CAR Magazine: News & Reviews

We drive Porsche, Ferrari & BMW

Bauer Consumer Media Ltd · com.bauermedia.carmagazine

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v5.35 65.3 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.35 (5035)
Updated: Sep 23, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 65.3 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Auto & Vehicles (app)
Listed since: Jul 16, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 18
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

CAR Magazine: News & Reviews is an app by Bauer Consumer Media Ltd in the Auto & Vehicles category, listed since at least July 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.18, the APK grew from 49 MB to 65.3 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 18 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.30. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.35

UX improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

As the world’s most respected automotive magazine, CAR is your ultimate destination for car reviews, auto news, electric vehicles, and everything in between. Whether you’re passionate about supercars, road tests, car culture, or racing, CAR feeds your insatiable appetite for all things motoring. Be the first to read: - Exclusive first drives and fearless verdicts - In-depth car reviews and gruelling road tests - Behind-the-scenes motorsport coverage - Industry-shaping car news and tech features - Adventure drives and car lifestyle stories - Interviews with leading automotive insiders From hot hatches to hypercars, electric vehicles to future concepts, CAR covers it all — with award-winning journalism and world-class photography. As a CAR Subscriber, you’ll enjoy: - Instant digital access to the current issue - Unlimited access to the best automotive stories from the archive - Subscriber rewards, discounts, and competitions Top features in the CAR app: - Read or listen to articles (choice of three narration voices) - Browse all current and back issues of the magazine - Free car content available for non-subscribers - Powerful search to find topics you care about — from classic cars to car tech - Save your favourite articles to read offline or later Since 1962, CAR Magazine has brought readers the most important new cars, expert car comparisons, road test verdicts, and bold opinions from the heart of the auto industry. Every month, our unmatched access and deep insight keep you ahead of the curve — from electric vehicle trends to design breakthroughs and performance car rankings. Whether you're into car reviews, concept cars, or industry news — download the CAR app today and stay connected to the world of motoring. PLEASE NOTE: This app is more reliable in OS 8.0 and higher. The app may not work well with any Android operating system from OS 4 or before. Anything from Lollipop onwards is good. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your Google Wallet account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same period length, unless you change your subscriptions preferences in your settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase, though no cancellation of the current subscription will be allowed during an active subscription period. Please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information: Terms of Use https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/app-terms-of-use-03032025 Privacy Policy https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/privacy-policy-20250411

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.18. Since v5.28 it requires Android 8.0+.

v5.35 LATEST Sep 23, 2025 65.3 MB TRUSTED v5.30 Jul 6, 2025 63.7 MB TRUSTED v5.28 Dec 19, 2024 63.4 MB TRUSTED v5.18 Aug 6, 2023 49 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 23, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Bauer Vertriebs KG” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 23, 2025
Validated against Google Play Sep 23, 2025
Signed byCN=Bauermedia, OU=carmagazine_20141117100825, O=Bauer Vertriebs KG, L=Hamburg, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)54:9E:B9:15:EA:D2:5F:74:DF:32:C8:AC:29:1F:52:AC:57:56:76:68
File MD5097e74236a9afc5f72f65ca2357202ea
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

CAR Magazine: News & Reviews requests 18 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.bauermedia.carmagazine.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

CAR Magazine: News & Reviews APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of CAR Magazine: News & Reviews for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 5.18 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 5.18 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is CAR Magazine: News & Reviews free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the CAR Magazine: News & Reviews APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 097e74236a9afc5f72f65ca2357202ea.