Autoweek
 December 28, 2009 cover of Autoweek |
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| Frequency | fortnightly |
|---|---|
| Total circulation (2011) |
285,985 [1] |
| First issue | July 16, 1958 |
| Company | Crain Communications |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Detroit |
| Website | www.autoweek.com |
| ISSN | 0192-9674 |
Autoweek is a fortnightly automotive enthusiast publication based in Detroit, Michigan. One of 32 titles published by Crain Communications Inc, its parent company, AutoWeek is unique as the only consumer title among its sister publications.
In January 2007, autoweek.com added Daily Drive, a daily e-mail newsletter sent to over 100,000 registrants. In July 2008, the site added a social community feature called Car Life that has grown to over 20,000 registered users to date. A few months later, it added Autoweek TV, a daily 3–5 minute video newscast available on autoweek.com as well as in the iTunes store. The Autoweek Iphone App "Car News & Reviews" is the first free app built for serious enthusiasts. Autoweek continues to expand its online offerings while constantly adding new features for its online community.
[edit] History
Autoweek began publication in 1958 as a bi-weekly motorsports newsletter, titled Competition Press. One of the editors involved with the creation of the magazine was professional racer Denise McCluggage.[2] In 1964, distribution was changed to weekly, the title was changed to Competition Press & Autoweek, and vehicle reviews and industry news were included.[3] The name was shortened to Autoweek in 1975.[4]
In 1977, the paper was purchased by Crain Communications, Inc. and eventually changed into a magazine in 1986.[5] In 1988, Leon Mandel was named Publisher, a position he held until November, 2001.[6] Leon’s son, Dutch Mandel, joined Autoweek in 1997 and as of 2012 is the magazine’s Editorial Director and Associate Publisher.[7] Distribution frequency was changed from weekly to fortnightly in 2009.[3]
By 2012, in addition to Autoweek magazine, the Autoweek Media Group has grown to include autoweek.com, Autoweek Productions, shopautoweek.com,[8] an Autoweek iPhone and iPad app,[9] and Autoweek's Vinsetta Garage.[10]
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- ^ a b Neff, John. "AutoWeek going b-weekly, won't change name to AutoBiWeekly". autoblog. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/11/autoweek-going-bi-weekly-refuses-to-change-name-to-autobiweekly/. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ^ "Autoweek Covers 1974-1975". doctoc.com. http://www.docstoc.com/docs/114703649/Autoweek-covers-1974-1975. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- ^ "Crain Communications, Inc.". Funding Universe. http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Crain-Communications-Inc-Company-History.html. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ^ Pace, Eric (08 March 2002). "Leon Mandel, 73, Former Publisher of AutoWeek, Dies". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/08/business/leon-mandel-73-former-publisher-of-autoweek-dies.html. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ^ "Dutch Mandel - Autoweek Magazine". WJR. http://www.wjr.com/Article.asp?id=53350. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ^ White, Joseph. "Playing Matchmaker For Drivers and New Cars". Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203707504577011952538187194.html. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ^ O'Leary, Noreen. "The App Flap". Adweek. http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/app-flap-101648?page=1. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ Warren, Tamara. "AutoWeek's Vinsetta Garage". Forbes. http://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarawarren/2012/01/03/autoweeks-vinsetta-garage/. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
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