It’s a cliché to say it’s the journey, not the destination, or something like that. But it’s true, because Autoblog enters a new chapter.
In this case we leave the site in new hands as Autoblog will continue under new ownership. But the legacy is our 20-year journey to “obsessively beat the auto industry.”
The staff has evolved over time and there are too many great writers to mention who have contributed Autoblog‘s success and longevity.
The site was launched on June 1, 2004and then a chronicle of the most tumultuous two decades the industry has experienced in the past 100 years.
In our Message on the occasion of the 20th anniversary, we mentioned some rough numbers: now almost 159,000 posts, 43,000 photo galleries and 848 podcasts. We’ve made at least 5,000 videos, including shows like The list that appeared on television.
We have recognized more than 10 Technology of the year winners, track-tested exotic sports cars, and off-road to the far corners of the globe, from Patagonia to Iceland, from Willow Springs to the Nürburgring. And everywhere in between. Our columns, buying guides, reviews, videos, and car buying resources have built one of the most influential sites in the automotive world.
But our news role – the blog – made Autoblog A must-read for enthusiasts of all types. From the tuner adding a wing or new exhaust to their old Civic or Charger, to those packing the highest floors of the Renaissance Center and Glass House get their daily dose of automotive news, Autoblog has stood the test of time as a resource for everyone.
Perhaps the best way to close is to simply thank you, the reader, for 20 wonderful years. May the road rise.