Auto News is a weekly magazine published for people associated with car manufacturers and auto suppliers. It’s published by Crain Communications Inc. and is aimed at readers who are interested in all aspects of car manufacturing, from new cars to used cars. The magazine can be subscribed online or purchased in print (the latter being more convenient). As of this writing, Auto News is only available in the US, but it is not far away from appearing on other languages.
Auto News has a rather mixed reputation. Many people seem to have a rather negative view of the magazine due to its rather poor quality of content. Some say that the quality of articles they’ve read are rather thin and poorly written. However, there are also those who seem to enjoy it – perhaps because it’s an inside look at how the car industry really operates. Others say that what is really missing from most standard car publications is a personal perspective of what it’s like to own a particular car brand. By taking such personal perspectives into account, Auto News does a better job of informing its readers than most magazines.
Fortunately, this isn’t the case with all magazines. For example, Popular Mechanics has been around almost as long as Auto News, and although its coverage of cars and vehicle repair is not as good as that of Auto News, it still has value for those interested in the mechanics of different makes and models. Popular Mechanics can also be purchased in print form. Like Auto News, it can be subscribed online or purchased in printed form. Like Auto News, it’s also widely distributed across the country.