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In 1977, the paper was purchased by [[Crain Communications]], Inc. and eventually changed into a magazine in 1986.<ref name="FundingUniverse"/> In 1988, Leon Mandel was named Publisher, a position he held until November, 2001.<ref name=NYTimes>{{cite news|last=Pace|first=Eric|title=Leon Mandel, 73, Former Publisher of AutoWeek, Dies|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/08/business/leon-mandel-73-former-publisher-of-autoweek-dies.html|accessdate=24 February 2012|newspaper=New York Times|date=8 March 2002}}</ref> Leon’s son, Dutch Mandel, joined ''Autoweek'' in 1997 holding leadership positions culminating with his time as publisher.<ref name=WJR>{{cite web|title=Dutch Mandel - Autoweek Magazine|url=http://www.wjr.com/Article.asp?id=53350|publisher=WJR|accessdate=24 February 2012}}</ref> In 2016, Mandel left Autoweek and Rory Carroll became interim-publisher and later, publisher.
In 1977, the paper was purchased by [[Crain Communications]], Inc. and eventually changed into a magazine in 1986.<ref name="FundingUniverse"/> In 1988, Leon Mandel was named Publisher, a position he held until November, 2001.<ref name=NYTimes>{{cite news|last=Pace|first=Eric|title=Leon Mandel, 73, Former Publisher of AutoWeek, Dies|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/08/business/leon-mandel-73-former-publisher-of-autoweek-dies.html|accessdate=24 February 2012|newspaper=New York Times|date=8 March 2002}}</ref> Leon’s son, Dutch Mandel, joined ''Autoweek'' in 1997 holding leadership positions culminating with his time as publisher.<ref name=WJR>{{cite web|title=Dutch Mandel - Autoweek Magazine|url=http://www.wjr.com/Article.asp?id=53350|publisher=WJR|accessdate=24 February 2012}}</ref> In 2016, Mandel left Autoweek and Rory Carroll became interim-publisher and later, publisher.

By 2012, in addition to ''Autoweek'' magazine, the Autoweek Media Group had grown to include autoweek.com, Autoweek Productions, shopautoweek.com,<ref name=WSJ>{{cite news|last=White|first=Joseph|title=Playing Matchmaker For Drivers and New Cars|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970203707504577011952538187194|publisher=Wall Street Journal|accessdate=24 February 2012|date=2 November 2011}}</ref> an ''Autoweek'' iPhone and iPad app,<ref name="Adweek"/> and ''Autoweek's Vinsetta Garage''.<ref name="Forbes"/>



==Editorial direction==
==Editorial direction==

Revision as of 20:41, 6 April 2018

This article is about Crain Communications Inc's publication. For the Dutch publication, localised form of Auto Bild, see nl:AutoWeek.
Autoweek
Autoweek Magazine Cover - Chevy's Centennial Celebration
October 31, 2011 cover of Autoweek
EditorRory Carroll
Former editorsDutch Mandel
PublisherCrain Communications Inc.[1]
Total circulation
(2013)		314,957[2]
First issueJuly 16, 1958 (1958-July-16)
CompanyCrain Communications Inc.
CountryUnited States
Based inDetroit[3]
Websitewww.autoweek.com
ISSN0192-9674

Autoweek is the a car culture publication based in Detroit, Michigan.[4] It was first published in 1958 and in 1977 the publication was purchased by Crain Communications Inc, its current parent company.[5] The magazine is published twice a month and focuses on motor sports, new car reviews, and old cars, events and DIY. Autoweek also publishes Autoweek.com. Autoweek is owned by Crain Communications Inc., publisher of leading industry trade publications Advertising Age and Automotive News, among others, and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

The Autoweek also includes an Autoweek iPhone and iPad app.[4]

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.[5] In 1964, distribution was changed to weekly, the title was changed to Competition Press & Autoweek, and vehicle reviews and industry news were included.[6] The name was shortened to Autoweek in 1975.[7]

In 1977, the paper was purchased by Crain Communications, Inc. and eventually changed into a magazine in 1986.[1] In 1988, Leon Mandel was named Publisher, a position he held until November, 2001.[8] Leon’s son, Dutch Mandel, joined Autoweek in 1997 holding leadership positions culminating with his time as publisher.[9] In 2016, Mandel left Autoweek and Rory Carroll became interim-publisher and later, publisher.

Editorial direction

At its launch, Autoweek (then titled: Competition Press) aimed to provide information for car and racing enthusiasts that was not readily available through other media outlets. The publication gave thorough coverage of major and minor races, as well as auto shows. Auto racing coverage included full grids, qualifying times, speeds, and tires, for both amateur and professional races. As television and cable began increasing motorsports coverage during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s Autoweek began to focus more prominently on automotive enthusiasts.[10] As of 2012, in addition to covering auto racing and auto shows, Autoweek covers vehicle trends, reviews and automotive lifestyle stories.[11]

Autoweek's Vinsetta Garage

Autoweek's Vinsetta Garage is a television show that ran from January 2012 on Discovery Channel's Velocity TV until December that year. The show was hosted by Courtney Hansen and guests included automotive executives, musicians, race car drivers and Pixar animation designers.[12]

The show's name came from the Vinsetta Garage, which opened in 1919 and is located on Woodward Avenue in Berkley, about 20 miles north of Detroit.[12][13] Constructed when Woodward Avenue was still a dirt road, the garage began as a gas station that serviced horse-drawn carriages and Model Ts.[14] Later the garage took on the role of classic car repair shop and outpost for the Woodward Dream Cruise. After 91 years, its doors were closed in 2010 and it was being converted into a restaurant.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b "Crain Communications, Inc". Funding Universe. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Alliance for Audited Media Snapshot Report - 6/30/2013". Alliance for Audited Media. June 30, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  3. ^ "Crain Offices Worldwide Archived 2012-05-04 at the Wayback Machine." Crain Communications. Retrieved on January 6, 2011. "The company's corporate headquarters as well as headquarters for Automotive News, AutoWeek, and Crain's Detroit Business. 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207-2997"
  4. ^ O'Leary, Noreen. "The App Flap". Adweek. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
  5. ^ Stone, Matt. "The Fastest Woman on Four Wheels". Road and Travel Magazine. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference AutoBlog was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ "Autoweek Covers 1974-1975". doctoc.com. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
  8. ^ Pace, Eric (8 March 2002). "Leon Mandel, 73, Former Publisher of AutoWeek, Dies". New York Times. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  9. ^ "Dutch Mandel - Autoweek Magazine". WJR. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  10. ^ MacQueen, Jim. "Red Eyes For A Jaundiced Eye". Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  11. ^ "Autoweek Press Room". Autoweek. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  12. ^ a b Warren, Tamara. "Autoweek's Vinsetta Garage". Forbes. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  13. ^ Woods, Ashley. "New TV show, restaurant planned for Woodward Ave's Vinsetta Garage". Michigan Live. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  14. ^ Kavanaugh, Catherine. "Oldest car repair shop closes". The Daily Tribune. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  15. ^ Charlton, Claire. "Vinsetta Garage Gets Dressed Up for Dinner". Patch Network. Retrieved 8 April 2012.

External links

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