We had this discussion at a club night recently. Most of us were brought up on Motoring News and Motor Sport and then onto Classic Car and the like. Autosport was considered too much "racing" and perhaps a bit posh for us humble rallymen!
Motor Sport still seems popular amongst the over 40s but MN (or MSM as it is now has fallen to just a handful because (ex readers say) it has lost touch with the clubman which was its heartland. Virtually no AS readers here. Both AS and MSN are deemed as costly and poor value for money. Motorsport Monday fills the need for F1/WRC etc gossip and it is free and on a Monday!
The monthly scene does seem to have picked up, albeit with a variety of titles. Classic & Sports Car is the leader from Practical Classics with Classic car now some way behind. The one make mags seem to have a loyal following like MG Enthusiast, Jaguar World and the excellent marque specific club magazines. Vintage enthusiasts (cars not owners!) like The Automobile.
I wondered what fellow forum members read?