Top 10 Automotive Guest Posting Sites in 2026

By Qamar Shahzad, Founder of GP Publisher

Guest posting on automotive websites means placing content on established car news, reviews, and industry publications to reach an audience actively researching vehicles, parts, or automotive services. It’s one of the least complicated niches I work in: no YMYL restrictions like casino or CBD, no advertising platform bans, just a genuinely large, engaged audience and a search results page absolutely flooded with directory spam, the same problem I’ve had to filter out of every niche list I’ve published this year.

This article covers 10 real, established automotive publications, what each one actually covers, and who each one fits. I pulled real domain authority figures from third-party tracking rather than guessing, and I’ll flag exactly where those numbers come from so you’re not taking my word for it.

Table of Contents

• Quick-Answer Comparison Table
• Why Automotive Guest Posting Is Different
• The Full List (10 Sites)
• How to Get Published on These Sites
• FAQ
• Conclusion

Quick-Answer Comparison Table

#	Website	Category	DA	Best For
1	Automotive News	B2B trade news since 1925	82 (third-party estimate)	Dealers, suppliers, OEM-facing brands
2	Autoblog	Consumer news, reviews, shopping tools	90 (third-party estimate)	Consumer automotive brands, dealerships
3	Car and Driver	Reviews, spy shots, and auto show coverage since 1955	86 (third-party estimate)	Established consumer auto brands
4	Motor1.com	Buyer- and enthusiast-focused, 14 global editions	88 (third-party estimate)	Brands wanting international reach
5	Motor Trend	General consumer automotive authority	Verified Authority Site	Broad consumer vehicle brands
6	The Drive	Car culture, industry, tech trends	86 (third-party estimate)	Tech-adjacent automotive brands
7	Jalopnik	Car culture, enthusiast-driven voice	89 (third-party estimate)	Enthusiast and car-culture brands
8	Torque News	Independent, cited by major outlets and Congress	Verified Authority Site	Brands wanting independent credibility
9	Autocar (UK)	World’s oldest car magazine, est. 1895	Verified Authority Site	Brands targeting the UK market
10	TopSpeed	News, auto show coverage	81 (third-party estimate)	General enthusiast and performance brands

DA figures marked “third-party estimate” come from Feedspot’s tracking data, not a guaranteed live pull. Ask me for a fresh check before committing a budget to any specific site.

Why Automotive Guest Posting Is Different

Three things make this one of the more straightforward niches I work in, compared to casino, crypto, or CBD.

No advertising restrictions, no scarcity pricing. Automotive content doesn’t face the platform bans that push casino, crypto, and CBD toward premium pricing. That generally means more sites, more competition among publishers for good content, and lower costs for legitimate placements.

Trade press and consumer press want very different things. Automotive News writes for dealers, suppliers, and OEM executives. Autoblog and Car and Driver write for car buyers. Jalopnik and The Drive write for car culture and enthusiasts. Sending the same pitch to all three is the fastest way to get ignored, since each expects a genuinely different angle.

Independent credibility carries real weight in this niche. Torque News is a good example: it’s not one of the biggest names on this list, but it’s been directly cited by Autoweek, Road & Track, Car and Driver, and even referenced in U.S. Congressional reports. That kind of citation trail matters more here than raw traffic numbers.

The Full List

1. Automotive News

Automotive News has run since 1925 as the primary trade publication for automotive retailers, suppliers, and OEMs, published by Crain Communications and edited by Keith Crain. It’s weekly, print and digital, and includes regional editions covering Europe and China. Best for: dealers, suppliers, and B2B automotive brands wanting placement in front of industry decision-makers rather than consumers.

2. Autoblog

Autoblog delivers automotive news, reviews, podcasts, and car-shopping tools, including sales listings, payment calculators, and book values, making it as much a shopping resource as a news outlet. Best for: consumer automotive brands and dealerships, given its dual role as both editorial content and a buying tool.

3. Car and Driver

Car and Driver has covered the automotive industry since 1955, with spy shots, new releases, auto show coverage, and in-depth reviews for car buyers and owners. Best for: established consumer automotive brands wanting placement on one of the most recognized names in the space. GP Publisher treats legacy mastheads like this as premium placements within a broader campaign, similar to how I’ve positioned larger outlets in my other niche guides.

4. Motor1.com

Motor1.com targets both car buyers and enthusiasts, covering news, reviews, buying guides, pricing, and video across 14 editions in 10 different languages. Best for: automotive brands wanting genuinely international reach rather than a US-only audience.

5. Motor Trend

Motor Trend positions itself as the world’s automotive authority, covering cars, trucks, and SUVs more broadly than most competing publications. Best for: general consumer vehicle brands looking for broad category coverage rather than a narrow enthusiast angle.

6. The Drive

The Drive covers car reviews, industry updates, tech trends, and car culture with an editorial voice that leans into both consumer and enthusiast interests. Best for: brands at the intersection of automotive and technology, given the outlet’s consistent tech-trend coverage.

7. Jalopnik

Jalopnik covers car culture, industry news, reviews, and motorsports with a bold, enthusiast-driven voice distinct from more buyer-guide-oriented outlets. Best for: brands wanting genuine car-culture credibility rather than a straightforward product placement, since this outlet’s audience responds to a specific editorial tone.

8. Torque News

Torque News, founded in 2009 by Armen Hareyan, is an independent automotive publication covering vehicle reviews and industry developments, and it’s been cited by Autoweek, Road & Track, and Car and Driver, along with U.S. Congressional and state government reports. Best for: brands that value independent, citation-backed credibility over raw traffic size.

9. Autocar

Autocar has run since 1895 and calls itself the world’s oldest car magazine, published by Haymarket Media Group with international editions covering China, India, New Zealand, and South Africa alongside its core UK coverage. Best for: brands specifically targeting the UK or Commonwealth automotive markets, where Autocar’s masthead carries particular weight.

10. TopSpeed

TopSpeed covers automotive industry news and international auto show coverage for car enthusiasts, with a straightforward news and brand-update focus. Best for: general automotive and performance brands wanting standard news-style coverage.

How to Get Published on These Sites

The single biggest mistake I see in automotive guest posting is treating trade press and consumer press as interchangeable. A pitch to Automotive News about a new supplier partnership is a completely different pitch than one to Jalopnik about the same company, even though both are technically “automotive” placements. Match the outlet to your actual audience before worrying about domain authority.

If you want help figuring out which of these fits your specific brand, get in touch with me directly. My blog guest post guide covers the mechanics of pitching well regardless of niche, and my Manual Outreach vs. Paid Guest The posting breakdown covers the tradeoffs between doing this yourself and bringing in outside help.

FAQ

Is guest posting on automotive websites still effective for SEO in 2026? Yes, when the placement is genuinely relevant to the host site’s audience, whether that’s trade professionals or consumer car buyers. Automotive isn’t a restricted-advertising niche, which makes legitimate placements more accessible than in casino, crypto, or CBD, but relevance still matters more than raw authority.

What’s the difference between automotive trade press and consumer automotive sites? Trade press like Automotive News targets dealers, suppliers, and OEM professionals with industry and business news. Consumer sites like Autoblog, Car and Driver, and Motor Trend target car buyers and owners with reviews, shopping tools, and buying guides. The right choice depends entirely on whether you’re trying to reach the industry or the end consumer.

Are automotive guest post backlinks dofollow? It depends on the individual publication’s editorial policy, and that can vary and change over time. Always confirm the link type directly with the publication rather than assuming.

How much does automotive guest posting cost? Generally less than restricted niches like casino or CBD, since automotive doesn’t face the same advertising platform bans that create scarcity pricing. I covered the full pricing breakdown, including what actually drives cost across niches and how much a guest post costs in 2026.

Should a car parts or accessories brand target enthusiast sites or general news sites? Usually enthusiast and culture-focused sites like Jalopnik or The Drive, since that audience is more likely to be actively modifying or maintaining vehicles. A general news outlet like Automotive News serves a different purpose, reaching industry professionals rather than end consumers shopping for parts.

Conclusion

Automotive guest posting rewards the same relevance-first thinking as every other niche I work in, just without the regulatory complexity of casino, crypto, or CBD. The 10 outlets on this list span century-old trade press, modern consumer authorities, enthusiast culture sites, and an independent outlet with genuine citation credibility, which means the right fit depends entirely on whether you’re reaching the industry or the driveway.

If you want help matching your brand to the right sites on this list, get in touch with me directly.

About the author: Qamar Shahzad is the founder of GP Publisher, a guest posting and link building agency working directly with editorial websites across tech, ecommerce, SaaS, and other niches.