Whether you are passionate about automotive, a simple user of your daily car or curious about innovations, Auto Plus accompanies you. The magazine and its website have become an essential source of information, both for large files and for small tips that make life easier for motorists.
A story that begins in 1988
The Auto Plus adventure started in the summer of 1988. A team of twenty-five enthusiasts met to create a different car weekly: modern, close to drivers and uncompromising. Two zero numbers are used to test the concept. Then, in September, just before the Paris show, the first issue released on newsstands.
The success is immediate. In just one year, Auto Plus captures almost 75 % of the automotive press market
And flows to more than 14 million copies. A revolution in the media landscape.
Auto Plus, a paper and digital reference
Today, in 2025, Auto Plus exceeded 1930 published numbers. But the adventure does not stop there: the Auto Plus website has in turn become A major player in online automotive news.
On paper as on digital, Auto Plus offers complete information:
- The new features of the manufacturers.
- Legislative and regulatory developments.
- Practical advice to better maintain your car.
- Used car market analyzes.
In short, the whole universe of the automobile has screened.
Independent tests and measures
Auto Plus has always defended transparent information. For this, the magazine relies on its own test laboratory. Objective: to check the figures and announcements of the manufacturers.
On the emblematic circuit of
LINAS-MONTLHÉRYeach new model is evaluated by our experts. Real consumption, trunk volume, performance … everything is analyzed to offer the reader a clear and objective verdict.
Readers at the heart of the media
At Auto Plus, motorists are not simple readers. They participate in the life of the media.
- With the readersyou share your questions and testimonies.
- With the reader testyou take the place of a journalist for a day to try a new car.
- With the Auto Plus Forumyou can exchange and debate around large automotive subjects.
A direct and unique link between writing and drivers.
The strength of the image
Impossible to speak automobile without images. Auto Plus is based on a team of
Four permanent photographerssupported by freelancers, to capture the most beautiful shots.
Each photo reinforces the items: striking detail, instant stolen on the road, future coverage … The image is not a simple decor, but an essential tool to tell the automobile.
Digital: A car plus 24 hours a day
The magazine appears every Friday in newsstands. But on the internet, Auto Plus lives continuously. The site works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Daily articles on automotive news.
- Exclusive videos via the Auto Plus YouTube channel.
- Podcasts to deepen major trends.
And of course, a strong presence on social networks, where auto more adapts its content for new generations of readers. Because if some remain attached to paper, many are now consuming automotive information from their smartphone.
A mission: to put yourself in the driver's place
Since 1988, Auto Plus has a single watchword: being as close as possible to motorists. Whether to explain new regulations, test a hybrid city car or compare used models, the magazine and the site always keep the same guideline: driver.
On newsstands, on the web or on social networks, Auto Plus remains faithful to its DNA: inform, advise and support all motorists.
In summary:
Auto Plus, it's more than a magazine. It is a complete, independent automobile media accessible to everyone, who has lived to the rhythm of the motorist for over 30 years.
