Autoweek Magazine

Mondo Times editors    Boulder, Colorado USA

Posted at 12:38pm on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

October 28, 209: AutoWeek magazine announced changes to the editorial staff -- the promotions of Dutch Mandel, Wes Raynal and Roger Hart.

Mandel, 51, assumes the position of Associate Publisher and Editorial Director. He has been AutoWeek's editor/associate publisher for more than 12 years, and now takes a greater role in both the sales and editorial side of the business.

"Dutch has the distinction of being the longest tenured editor in AW's 51-year history," said KC Crain, VP/Publisher. "Not only was Dutch there at the launch of our web site, he was also integral with our television and radio products and has been on point for our social media efforts, too."

Mandel joined the company in 1984 as AutoWeek west coast editor. He previously worked for other publications in the Crain Communications Inc.-family including Automotive News, Crain's Detroit Business and Detroit Monthly. Before joining Crain Communication, Inc., Mandel worked in various editorial capacities for Sports Car Graphic, Backpacker and Sport Diver magazines.

Assuming the editor title of both AutoWeek and autoweek.com is former AW Executive Editor Wes Raynal. His main responsibility is to carry on the tradition of making AW the most readable, entertaining and informative consumer car source in America. Additionally, Raynal will make sure diverse and complementary editorial content exists in both the magazine and on the web site, raising the editorial bar in both products.

Raynal, 50, joined the team in 1989. He worked previously at Corvette Quarterly, the Detroit News, and AutoWeek's sister publication, Automotive News. Wes has grown up in the car industry and is well respected within the automotive community.

Taking on the role of executive editor is former Managing Editor Roger Hart who adds to his responsibility as day-to-day gatekeeper of copy flow, intermediary with the copy desk and feature assignment editor.

Hart, 51, joined the team in 2000 as managing editor. Prior to that, he was editor-in-chief of The Daily Telegram in Adrian, Michigan. He also spent more than a decade working as a newspaper and wire service photographer for the Associated Press.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder, Colorado USA

Posted at 4:19pm on Friday, September 4th, 2009

Teen driving takes center stage in the September 7, 2009 issue of AutoWeek Magazine. With the frightening statistics on accidents and death in mind, the issue explores the bigger roles that simulators and software are playing in training new drivers to be safe. Also included in this issue are some of AutoWeek editors' picks for great and safe rides for teenage drivers. The list includes:

-- Dodge Caliber
-- Ford Focus
-- Honda Civic
-- Volkswagen Rabbit
-- Kia Soul
-- Mazda 3
-- Pontiac Vibe
-- 2003-08 Mazda 6
-- 2009-07 Honda Accord
-- 1979-81 Mercedes-Benz 300TD

AutoWeek magazine is an automotive-enthusiast publication based in Detroit, Michigan, and is one of nearly 30 titles published by Crain Communications Inc.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder, Colorado USA

Posted at 12:25am on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

AutoWeek is launching a nationwide radio program, which will hit the airwaves Saturday evenings.

AutoWeek hit the airwaves on June 27 with the launch of AutoWeek Radio. The program gives listeners the latest news, opinions, car reviews and racing updates.

AutoWeek Radio airs each Saturday at 7:00 p.m. PT for one hour.

"This is another extension of AutoWeek's authoritative voice and reach to hungry consumers enthusiastic about cars, trucks and sport-utility vehicles," said KC Crain, AutoWeek vice president and publisher. "We continually strive to provide information that is accessible and entertaining - whether through the magazine pages, at autoweek.com, on an MP3 player or mobile device, through video or now over the radio. We deliver the latest and greatest information from an exciting industry."

Each week, the editors, contributors, guests and celebrities will bring to life the latest news from an ever-changing car world.

The nationally syndicated radio program, hosted by Thomas Michael Berg, is broadcast on the Radio America Network and reaches more than half a million listeners every week.