Top Auto Magazines – Most Popular Auto Magazines in India

World’s fourth-largest automobile marketplace, India went on to manufacture more than 55 million automobiles in the last two years. These huge figures speak volumes for the demand in the domestic auto sector. Besides the buyers, numerous auto aficionados in the country love to stay updated with the latest happenings in the motoring arena. Despite the surge of various automobile portals – in the digital times – the admiration for auto magazines hasn’t taken a backseat.

 

So, if you have a heart fuelled with an adrenaline rush for automobile events and updates, we bring you the list of top 10 automobile magazines to satisfy your craving for high revs. As all these magazines primarily cover news and reviews related to car/bike/scooter, vehicle comparisons, test drives, etc. We will let you the unique aspect, feature or category they are famous for. Read on.

 

Autocar India Magazine

The British-origin automobile magazine in India, Autocar is one of the most respected auto magazines not only in India but across the globe. Began publishing way back in 1895, Autocar is primarily managed by Haymarket Media Group, UK. In India, Autocar is headed by Hormazd Sorabjee. 

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Apart from regular news and reviews, the Autocar India magazine is a pioneer of road testing in the country and its new car/bike verdicts hold high regards in the automotive circuit. It also commands a strong digital presence. The Autocar India magazine annual and three-year subscription offers high savings of 50-55 percent cash discount.

 

Single Copy News Stand Price: Rs 200   

 

Overdrive Automobile Magazine 

India’s largest auto media journal, Overdrive has been serving the car and bike buffs for more than two decades now. Headquartered in Mumbai, Overdrive is owned by Network18 Media & Investments Limited. Under the leadership of Bertrand D’Souza (Chief Editor) the magazine delivers top-notch content to the auto loyalists. The magazine also focuses on car racing events, first drives and new product launches.

With a presence in all three spheres – print, web and television – Overdrive is one of the most popular names in the automotive arena. Under its unique print subscription model, you can even choose 6 months subscription, apart from one year and two-year subscription with 25-45 percent discount on the cover price.

 

Single Copy News Stand Price: Rs 200 

 

Top Gear Magazine 

One of the highly reputed automobile magazines across the globe, Top Gear is known for its engaging and user-centric content. The trio of Freddie Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris lets its readers get to know the vehicle in the most interesting way. The automotive arm of world’s popular news network BBC, Top Gear was started in 1993 in the UK. Besides print subscriptions, Top Gear enjoys a huge fan following on the digital medium as well. 

Thanks to the auto-crazy team, they cover nearly domains such as racing, supercars, Formula 1, motorsports, and others in the most enthusiastic manner. Top Gear launched their publication in India in 2005 with Times of India Group, which ended after a successful run. Currently, no yearly subscriptions are on offer. You can only book a single print copy online.

 

Single Copy News Stand Price: Rs 200 

 

EVO India Magazine

One of the fastest-growing magazines in the country, EVO India has a bunch of highly motivated individuals that churn great content. Though, not very old in the publishing domain (started in 2013), EVO India has earned a sizable following with its impartial auto reviews and news of the most up-to-date happenings in the automobile sphere.

Apart from the latest auto domain actions, the magazine also focuses on the Supercars and motorsport world. And this includes the coverage of rallies, car/bike racing etc. The annual (Rs 1800) or two-year subscription (Rs 3120) comes with heavy discounts and free merchandise offerings.

 

Single Copy News Stand Price: Rs 200   

 

What Car Magazine

Just like the Autocar, What Car? is also a super successful product from the UK-based Haymarket Media. One of Britain’s famous car magazines in India, What Car helps its readers zero upon the car buying decision and provides information on best car buying deals. Instead of enthusiasts, this magazine along with its digital presence focuses on car buyer’s needs and delivers content that appeals to the car owners and buyers. 

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Since more than four decades, What Car team has been delivering expert and unconventional opinion via detailed car reviews, car buying, owning advice, etc. Since lockdown its annual print subscription plan priced at Rs 1200 is currently unavailable, however, digital subscriptions are open. 

 

Single Copy News Stand Price: Rs 100 (last recorded) 

 

Motoring World Magazine

The home-grown automotive magazine started in 1999. Published by the reputed and leading publishing house Delhi Press, the DNA of Motoring World lies in spirited automotive journalism. The quality of content ideation is such that it can be enjoyed not only by an enthusiast but can also be shared with the family. 

Earlier called BS Motoring, the magazine features one of the best editorial spaces in India appealing to young and old readers alike. With design, photography and print quality of international standards, within a short period, it has successfully earned the hearts of the auto devotees. After the deducting the discounts, the one and two-year subscription plan cost Rs 1050 and Rs 1950 respectively.

 

Single Copy News Stand Price: Rs 125

 

Car India Magazine

Started its operations with the first issue in 1962, Car magazine is one of the oldest automotive magazines in the world. The UK headquartered automobile magazine’s India version, Car India has been serving the automotive enthusiast since 2005. The Car is popular as the world’s best auto magazine. It features insightful articles, sensuous stories and incisive analysis coupled with award-winning design and photography.

The man behind the success of Car India is Aspi Bhathena, one of the highly regarded names in the Indian and global automotive journalism. The yearly subscription price is Rs 1560 (Rs 1140 after discount), while a 3-year subscription plan costs Rs 4680 (Rs 3000 after discount).

 

Single Copy News Stand Price: Rs 130 

 

Bike India

With very few players in the two-wheeler magazine fragment, Bike India can be easily established as India’s #1 two-wheeler magazine. The bike and scooter branch of the reputed Car India is equally popular among aficionados as well as common bikers since 2005. The magazine covers domestic as well as international two-wheeler industry in the most holistic manner with its content-rich feature and advisory articles. Apart from exhaustive tests and reviews of two-wheelers it also explains the whys and whats of the bike in the most user-friendly way. The annual subscription costs Rs 1200.  

 

Single Copy News Stand Price: Rs 120 

 

xBHP Magazine

xBhp aka Extra Braking Horse Power is a bi-monthly motorcycling magazine. The very popular name in the digital domain, xBhp initially started its journey online. And to penetrate deep in the motorcycling community stepped into print in 2010. Instead of being a conventional bike magazine, xBhp chooses to be a more of lifestyle motorcycling magazine.

 

Run by a bunch of highly-motivated and experienced bikers, xBhp magazine takes motorcycling to a new high with its long-distance bike escapade stories, high-quality images, safe riding practices, bike maintenance articles. With no annual subscription model, it can be purchased online as well as from newsstand.

 

Single Copy News Stand Price: Rs 125

 

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