A brief history of Honda Tuning magazine…for those who care

[Jimmy]

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In 1999, magazines like Sport Compact Car, Turbo and High Tech Performance, and the newly established Import Tuner were all vying for Honda content. This was, arguably, when the enthusiasm for Hondas and Acuras in terms of aftermarket performance peaked, which was a perfect time for the creation of a new publication – Honda Tuning magazine. Here’s a timeline of some important events.

1999: Honda Tuning was spawned from the editors of Sport Compact Car magazine, a McMullen Argus publication. Honda Tuning only released a couple of issues its first year, and it didn’t have a single full-time staff member.

2000: Once the magazine proved it could stand on its own, SCC contributor Keith Buglewicz assumed responsibilities as the magazine’s first editor. Current editor Aaron Bonk worked closely with Keith and SCC magazine on a number projects at his nearby Honda and Acura facility, Holeshot Racing.

2002: Shortly after Primedia purchased several publications, including Honda Tuning, Dan Frio took over as the magazine’s new, full-time editor along with Bob Hernandez who served as managing editor first and then later as senior editor.

2003: Current editor Aaron Bonk closed Holeshot Racing’s doors after eight years and began working with SCC magazine.

2005: Matt Rodriguez (Rodrez) began working with Honda Tuning and had his first photo shoot published in the May issue. Incidentally, this was the same issue Aaron’s first article was published in.

2006: Dan Frio left the company and began working for SEMA, at which time Bob Hernandez assumed duties as editor. Current editor Aaron Bonk was working for Turbo magazine at the time.

2007: Bob Hernandez moved on to http://www.urbanracer.com to serve as editor. Honda Tuning contributor Dru Barrios briefly took over editorial responsibilities before leaving the company. Andy Hope and James Tate, both of SCC notoriety, assumed temporary editorial responsibilities yet again during this tough time for Honda Tuning. Aaron Bonk moved from Turbo magazine to assume the role as editor for Honda Tuning at the end of 2007. Rodrez assumed duties as the magazine’s lead contributing editor.

2008: Honda Tuning is now published nine issues a year and is one of the few magazines in the import segment to benefit from increased growth and circulation.

[M Scotte]

Även om jag tycker att Hondatuning är en riktigt bra tidning så är fortfarande SportCompactCar min favorit, då de gör saker mer ingående och lite bredare.