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AutoWeek Magazine Celebrates Five Decades of Automotive History and Passion

DETROIT, July 16 PRNewswire — AutoWeek magazine, North America's only weekly automotive enthusiast magazine, celebrates its 50th Anniversary today. On July 16, 1958, AutoWeek began as an eight-page motorsports newspaper titled Competition Press. It has since transformed into an all-encompassing automotive enthusiast brand with both print and online products.

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AutoWeek marks its celebration with its July 16, 2008, special anniversary issue — the largest issue in the magazine's history with more than 200 pages of content. The commemorative issue takes readers on a journey through the past 50 years, examining the trends and breakthroughs that have shaped automotive history. Highlights of the issue include the most influential car people and top automotive innovations, as well as images from some of America's most renowned photographers who have chronicled the automotive lifestyle over the past 50 years. The issue also provides witty and useful enthusiast information including the 50 best roadside oddities and 50 best U.S. driving routes. In-depth details and commentary regarding each topic can also be found at AutoWeek.com.

"AutoWeek writers and readers share a true passion for automobiles," said KC Crain, Vice President and Publisher of AutoWeek magazine. "There is a kinship between car enthusiasts developed from years of following all aspects of the industry. We are proud to be the enthusiasts' weekly source for automotive coverage and excited for what's to come in the next 50 years."

AutoWeek is America's only weekly automotive enthusiast magazine. It provides passionate consumer readers with up-to-date information as no other source can. For 50 years, AutoWeek has been providing readers with unbiased, relevant, insightful and timely content, while delivering the latest vehicle reviews and coverage of trends, motorsports, events, personalities and auto shows.

At AutoWeek.com, visitors receive by-the-minute news updates and can also be part of a greater car community where they're able to share their thoughts, post personal reviews and register to win unique automotive experiences and e-mail news alerts. Through its print and online products, AutoWeek is an indispensable source of need-to-know and want-to-know information, making its readers themselves car experts.

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