The magazine was created by two racing car drivers Paul Pietsch & Ernst Troeltsch & Joeef Hummel a businessman. The publication has been in existence since 1946. From an interesting standpoint the earliest Auto Motor und Sport Magazine is credited with running stories on the future use of nuclear power stating that motor vehicles were likely to continue to run on oil based fuels as atomic fuel would be too expensive. The current magazine provides information on classic German cars highlights of auto shows reviews of new German cars & information on buying a car. Article in a recent issue included an article on the new VW Golf which will be launched in November 2012. The car is expected to generate high interest with sales of 616 000 cars in the first year on a worldwide basis. By 2016 sales of the new Golf are expected to reach million cars. If you are interested in German cars both classic & contemporary you want to read reviews of new cars get information on prototypes new car design & the results of road tests you will want a subscription to Auto Motor und Sport.