Auto Plus for Android

Auto Plus is a news and magazines app by ERAS that delivers automotive and motorsport coverage to Android phones and tablets. It has been available since September 24, 2010, and the current release is version 3.4.1, dated June 23, 2026. The download weighs about 42 MB, works on Android 4.2 and newer, and is offered at no cost.

The app centers on written and video journalism: a team of contributors publishes more than 200 short news items each week, alongside daily video bulletins, vehicle tests with technical fact sheets, and photo slideshows for new models. A valuation tool lets you estimate your car's worth by scanning or manually entering its license plate, and you can tailor the dashboard to the brands you follow most closely.

Because this is a media app rather than a utility, its permission profile deserves a look before you install. The listing shows access to Location, Photos/Media/Files, Storage, Camera, Microphone, and Wi-Fi connection information. Each of these has a plausible editorial purpose — plate scanning needs the camera, reporter submissions need photos, video playback benefits from network details — but they go beyond what a text-only news reader would require. The app is free and supported by advertising, and it reports no in-app purchases. Ratings sit at 5.00 from 11,333 user ratings, with 500,000 installs recorded.

If you want automotive headlines, test videos, and market values in one place without paying, this app covers that ground. If you prefer a minimal permission footprint, consider whether the camera, microphone, and location access fit your comfort level, and review the system permission toggles after installing.

Key features

• Automotive and motorsport news, with more than 200 short items published weekly by the editorial team
• Vehicle tests that include technical fact sheets, videos, and photos, with two new tests added each week
• A daily video news bulletin covering the essentials of automotive current events
• Photo slideshows for new car models, with a new gallery published daily
• A valuation tool that estimates your vehicle's value by scanning its license plate or entering it manually
• A customizable dashboard where you choose which brands to follow closely
• Quiz series of 10 questions to test your automotive knowledge, with difficulty adjusted based on results and feedback
• A reporter function for submitting unusual car photos or scoops, which may be published or featured in the magazine
• Sharing options for sending news to Facebook, Twitter, and email
• Weekly magazine cover preview with access to a digital kiosk

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file for Auto Plus.
2. When Android asks for confirmation, allow your browser or file manager to install apps; this is the "Install unknown apps" setting in your device settings.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or your file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait while the roughly 42 MB package is processed; your device must run Android 4.2 or newer.
5. Once installation finishes, open the app and start browsing the news sections.

Recent updates

Version 3.4.1 includes various updates following the launch of the new website. The app remains a car and motorsport news source, offering news briefs, vehicle tests, daily video news, photo slideshows, a vehicle valuation tool, customizable brand preferences, quizzes, a user-submitted reporter feature, and sharing options. No specific new features were detailed in this update.

This app suits drivers, car buyers, and motorsport followers who want a steady stream of automotive news, test videos, and photo galleries on a phone or tablet. It also fits owners curious about their vehicle's market value through the plate-scanning tool. Anyone uncomfortable granting camera, microphone, or location access should weigh those permissions before installing.

After installing, open your device's app permission settings and switch off any access you do not need, such as Microphone or Location, and grant Camera only when you actually use the valuation scan. If videos stutter with the built-in player, the app's own note suggests trying a separate video player. You can also trim the dashboard to the brands you care about so the feed stays relevant.

Auto Plus packs automotive news, weekly tests, daily video reports, and a vehicle valuation tool into a free 42 MB app for Android 4.2 and up. It is a solid pick for car enthusiasts, provided you are comfortable with its advertising and its broad permission set.