London, 6th January 2025

Autocar Offers Libraries One-Time Fee for Lifetime Access to Automotive Legacy

Historic title Autocar has expanded its partnership with digital publishing platform Exact Editions by offering libraries ‘Perpetual and Ongoing Access’ subscriptions, which ensure lifetime access to the complete 130-year, 6,600-issue strong digital archive, as well as new weekly issues as they are published, for a one-time fee.

This unique type of library subscription guarantees students, researchers and automotive enthusiasts worldwide not only fully-searchable access to historical insights of the automotive industry gone by, but also to Autocar’s future reporting on the evolution of the industry.

Autocar has been at the forefront of each and every notable event in the history of automobiles; from the first public demonstration of cars in 1895 to the launch of timeless classic ‘The Mini' in 1959 and the arrival of the Ford Fiesta in 1976. Now published by Haymarket Media Group, current issues include feature thought-provoking editorials, authoritative car reviews and news that leads the global agenda.

Exact Editions’ unique version of ‘Perpetual and Ongoing Access’ subscriptions provide fully-searchable access to complete archives and all future issues in conjunction with preservation archive Portico. Access is IP-authenticated and seamless across web, iOS and Android platforms.

‘Perpetual and Ongoing Access’ licences to Autocar are available to libraries in the Exact Editions institutional shop here.

Darren Pitt, Marketing Director at Haymarket Media Group, commented: “We are delighted that this long-term solution for libraries is now available alongside annual subscriptions. The depth of Autocar’s archive means it’s truly a treasure trove of automobile information, and it’s amazing that researchers, academics and students can now obtain permanent access that unlocks the past and future of automotive innovation as it happens.”

Daryl Rayner, Managing Director of Exact Editions, said: “It’s difficult to overstate the cultural importance of the Autocar archive when it comes to automotive history. The ‘Perpetual and Ongoing Access’ licences are an advantageous option for libraries who want to guarantee permanent access to the magazine’s legacy of comprehensive reviews, industry insights, and expert commentary for their current users as well as generations of users to come.”

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