{{short description|American automotive magazine}} {{About|a magazine named "Automobile"||Automobile magazine}} {{Distinguish|text = ''Automotive Industries'' magazine, previously known as ''The Automobile''}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2026}} {{Infobox magazine | title = Automobile | logo = | logo_size = | image_file = Auto Mag.JPG | image_size = <!-- (defaults to user thumbnail size if no size is stated) --> | image_alt = The June 2008 cover of ''Automobile'' | image_caption = The June 2008 cover of ''Automobile'' featuring a Pontiac Solstice and a Volkswagen Scirocco | editor = Mike Floyd | editor_title = Editor | editor_title2 = Managing Editor | editor_title3 = | previous_editor = | staff_writer = | photographer = | category = Automobile magazine | frequency = Monthly/10 issues per year<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.automobilemag.com/news/automobile-magazine-gets-bigger-bolder-better/ |title=Automobile Magazine Gets Bigger, Bolder, Better |first=Mike |last=Floyd |publisher=Automobile |date=June 15, 2017 |access-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119234024/https://www.automobilemag.com/news/automobile-magazine-gets-bigger-bolder-better/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | paid_circulation = | unpaid_circulation = | total_circulation = 278,238 | circulation_year = 2016 | founder = David E. Davis | founded = | firstdate = {{Start date|1986|04}} | lastdate = {{end date|2020|02|}} | company = Motor Trend Group | country = United States | based = Los Angeles | language = American English | website = {{URL|http://www.automobilemag.com}} | issn = 0894-3583 | oclc = 31735584 }}
'''''Automobile''''' was an American automobile magazine published from 1986 to 2020. It was founded in 1986 by a group of former ''Car and Driver'' employees, led by David E. Davis with support from Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation,<ref>{{cite news |last=Grimes |first=William |date=March 28, 2011 |title=David Davis Jr. Dies at 80 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/29/business/media/29davis.html |newspaper=The New York Times |access-date=November 6, 2013 |archive-date=October 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131013025209/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/29/business/media/29davis.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 28, 2011 |title=Auto magazine founder David E. Davis Jr. dies |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2011/03/28/auto-magazine-founder-david-e-davis-jr-dies/ |access-date=February 5, 2026 |website=The San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> using the credo ''No Boring Cars.''<ref>{{cite web |date=March 28, 2011 |title=David E. Davis, Jr., Automotive Journalism's "Hemingway on Wheels," Is Dead |url=http://www.insideline.com/car-news/david-e-davis-jr-automotive-journalisms-hemingway-on-wheels-is-dead.html |access-date=February 5, 2026 |publisher=Insideline.com |archive-date=March 28, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328164249/http://www.insideline.com/car-news/david-e-davis-jr-automotive-journalisms-hemingway-on-wheels-is-dead.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
''Automobile'' positioned itself more broadly than the other automotive publications, an editorial theme expanded by editor David E. Davis: the magazine de-emphasized instrumented tests and elaborate technical data, instead offering subjective, experiential reports; providing in-depth review of older cars with its ''Collectible Classics'' series; and offering styling analysis with its column by former General Motors designer Robert Cumberford.<ref>{{cite web |date=June 26, 2013 |title=Top 10 National Automotive Magazines |url=http://www.cision.com/us/2013/06/top-10-national-automotive-magazines/ |access-date=February 5, 2026 |publisher=Cision |archive-date=October 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026190243/https://www.cision.com/us/2013/06/top-10-national-automotive-magazines/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 1991, the magazine was acquired by K-III Communications (now Rent Group).<ref>{{Cite news |date=April 29, 1991 |title=K-III Bid Wins Murdoch Mags |url=https://variety.com/1991/scene/markets-festivals/k-iii-bid-wins-murdoch-mags-99126319/ |access-date=February 5, 2026 |work=Variety |archive-date=December 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241226035305/https://variety.com/1991/scene/markets-festivals/k-iii-bid-wins-murdoch-mags-99126319/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2007, the publication was acquired by Source Interlink (later TEN: The Enthusiast Network).<ref>{{cite web |date=August 7, 2007 |title=Source Interlink to buy Primedia unit for $1.2 bln |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1431561720070515/ |access-date=February 5, 2026 |website=Reuters}}</ref> In 2017, it became part of Discovery Communications.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://deadline.com/2017/08/discovery-communications-partners-ten-network-auto-portfolio-1202141715/ |title=Discovery Communications Partners With TEN Network For Auto Portfolio |work=Deadline |date=August 3, 2017 |archive-date=December 4, 2024 |access-date=December 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204092950/https://deadline.com/2017/08/discovery-communications-partners-ten-network-auto-portfolio-1202141715/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In December 2019, Discovery's subsidiary TEN Publishing announced the discontinuation of ''Automobile''.<ref>{{cite web |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Exclusive: TEN Publishing Is Shuttering 19 Car Magazines |url=https://www.foliomag.com/ten-publishing-shuttering-19-print-magazines/ |access-date=February 5, 2026 |publisher=Folio |archive-date=July 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726222536/https://www.foliomag.com/ten-publishing-shuttering-19-print-magazines/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Its final issue was dated February 2020.
==Awards== ===Automobile of the Year=== From 1990 to 2014, ''Automobile'' awarded their "Automobile of the Year" to one car annually.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 18, 2013 |title=25 Years of Automobile of the Year |url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/25-years-automobile-of-the-year/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230013649/https://www.automobilemag.com/news/25-years-automobile-of-the-year/ |archivedate=December 30, 2016 |access-date=February 5, 2026 |work=Automobile}}</ref> *'''1990''': Mazda MX-5 Miata *'''1991''': Acura NSX *'''1992''': Cadillac Seville Touring Sedan *'''1993''': Chrysler Concorde / Dodge Intrepid / Eagle Vision *'''1994''': Dodge / Plymouth Neon *'''1995''': BMW M3 *'''1996''': Honda Civic *'''1997''': Toyota RAV4 *'''1998''': Porsche Boxster *'''1999''': Volkswagen New Beetle *'''2000''': Ford Focus *'''2001''': Chevrolet Corvette Z06 *'''2002''': Subaru Impreza WRX *'''2003''': Nissan 350Z *'''2004''': Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution *'''2005''': Chrysler 300C *'''2006''': BMW 3-Series *'''2007''': Volkswagen GTI *'''2008''': Audi R8 *'''2009''': Nissan GT-R *'''2010''': Volkswagen GTI *'''2011''': Chevrolet Volt *'''2012''': Audi A7 *'''2013''': Tesla Model S *'''2014''': Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
===''Automobile'' All-Stars=== In 2015, ''Automobile'' replaced their "Automobile of the Year" award with the "''Automobile'' All-Stars", naming multiple cars on the list annually. *'''2015''': Alfa Romeo 4C, BMW i8, BMW 2-Series, Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, Ford Mustang, Honda Fit, Lamborghini Huracán, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Subaru WRX / WRX STI, Volkswagen Golf GTI<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2015-automobile-magazine-all-stars/ |title=2015 ''Automobile'' All-Stars |publisher=Automobile |date=January 1, 2015 |access-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119191949/https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2015-automobile-magazine-all-stars/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *'''2016''': Ferrari 488 GTB, Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, Mazda MX-5 Miata, McLaren 570S, Porsche Cayman GT4, Volkswagen Golf R, Volvo XC90<ref>{{cite web |last=St. Antoine |first=Arthur |date=March 22, 2016 |title=2016 ''Automobile'' All-Stars: The Winners |url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2016-automobile-magazine-all-stars/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207053222/https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2016-automobile-magazine-all-stars/ |archive-date=December 7, 2016 |access-date=February 5, 2026 |publisher=Automobile}}</ref> *'''2017''': Acura NSX, BMW M2, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Honda Civic Hatchback Sport, Porsche 718 Cayman S, Volvo S90<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2017-automobile-magazine-all-stars/ |title=2017 ''Automobile'' All-Stars: The Winners |publisher=Automobile |date=March 11, 2017 |access-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-date=May 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516000452/https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2017-automobile-magazine-all-stars/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *'''2018''': Ford GT, Honda Accord Sport 2.0T, Honda Civic Type R, Lexus LC 500, McLaren 720S, Mercedes-AMG GT R, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, Volvo V90 T6 AWD<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2018-all-stars-winners/ |title=2018 ''Automobile'' All-Stars: The Winners |publisher=Automobile |date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-date=January 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190118214411/https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2018-all-stars-winners/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *'''2019''': BMW M2 Competition, Ferrari 812 Superfast, Hyundai Veloster N, McLaren 600LT, Mercedes-Benz G550, Nissan Altima SR 2.0T, Porsche 911 GT2 RS *'''2020''': Bentley Continental GT V8, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Ferrari F8 Tributo, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Kia Telluride, Mazda3 Hatchback, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Toyota GR Supra
===Design of the Year===
*'''1990''': Nissan 300ZX *'''1991''': Acura NSX *'''1992''': Honda Civic VX Hatchback *'''1993''': Mazda RX-7 *'''1994''': Saab 900 *'''1995''': Ferrari 456 *'''1996''': Ford Taurus *'''1997''': GM EV1 *'''1998''': Chrysler Concorde *'''1999''': BMW M Coupe *'''2000''': Audi TT *'''2001''': Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon *'''2002''': Mercedes-Benz SL-Class *'''2003''': BMW Z4 *'''2004''': Toyota Prius *'''2005''': BMW 6-Series *'''2006''': Pontiac Solstice *'''2007''': Aston Martin V8 Vantage *'''2008''': Audi R8 *'''2009''': Audi A5 *'''2010''': Nissan Cube *'''2011''': Jaguar XJ *'''2012''': Fisker Karma *'''2013''': Porsche Boxster *'''2014''': BMW i8 *'''2015''': Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe *'''2016''': Ford GT *'''2017''': Volvo S90 *'''2018''': Tesla Model 3 *'''2019''': BMW 8-Series *'''2020''': Porsche Taycan
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==External links== * [https://www.motortrend.com/automobilemag/ Automobile by MotorTrend]
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