Whether as a TV spot, as product placement in cinema film or video, or on the Internet, in no other industry are brands, models and advertising campaigns as closely linked as in the automotive industry. And nowhere else is advertising so much fun as in automotive advertising.
Frank Slopianka is a total speed junkie and constantly takes part in racing events. US car fans Kati and Patrick join him for the Race 61, a rock and race festival in Finowfurt near Berlin. There Frank and and his 700 hp Dragster Camaro take part in the 1/8 mile race on the air strip of the aviation museum. He is determined to defend his title against tough opponents from all over Europe.
The Icelandic Formula Off-Road is one of the most extreme racing series in the world and demands everything from the teams and their specially built vehicles. Nearly vertical cliffs have to be climbed, demanding time challenges have to be solved or spectacular aquaplaning stunts have to be performed.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans are the toughest race in the world. In 1951 Porsche took part in the 24 hour-classic for the very first time and competed every year ever since. Till 1998 the Porsche enjoyed 16 victories with its prototypes ' more than any other manufacturer in the history of Le Mans. No other brand plays such a decisive role in Le Mans as Porsche.
1984. The rally professionals and Drift-artists, Hannu Mikkola, Walter Röhrl, Björn Waldegaard, Marku Alen and the rally- Amazon, Michele Mouton, fighting fiercly in Europe and Africa for the World Championship title.
The legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb returns to the 156-turn, 12.42-mile mountain course known as "The Race to the Clouds". Drivers battle against gravity, thin air and unforgiving terrain as they push their machines to the absolute limit in one of the most spectacular and dangerous motorsport events in the world.
Portrait of Walter Röhrl, one of the most famous rally drivers in the world. In this interview he talks about his life, his cars and the manufacturers he raced for.
The Porsche 356, the 550 Spyder and the 917: None is faster, none is more reliable and none is more successful. They make Porsche number 1 in motorsports. In the 50s, 60s and 70s, there is hardly a race and barely a rally, that Porsche does not win. From the beginning, Porsche takes the knowledge gained from racing and uses it for series production.
Portrait of Hans-Joachim Stuck, one of the best race drivers in Germany. He stopped racing after participating in the 2011 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
Three days of adrenaline and drifting action - the Monza Rally Show is a top-class event. The event has been staged on the legendary Formula One course since 1978. The competitors are the biggest names from all areas of motorsports like MotoGP star and ninefold world champion Valentino Rossi or rally pro Thierry Neuville. They have to complete nine special stages. The fastest and most skillful driver will emerge victorious in the end. The crowning conclusion: the Masters Show, where motorsport stars demonstrate their driving skills.
The Volkswagen Group is the second biggest car company in the world. It all starts in 1936 with one car: the Volkswagen Beetle. It is supposed to make people's dream of owning a car come true, but turns to be even more: a object of the propaganda in the Third Reich, a developtment worker after WW II, a million seller, a film star and a sports car. The Beetle makes Volkswagen world-famous.
Kati from Munich is a big fan of US cars. She and her boyfriend Patrick fulfilled their dreams by buying a 1972 Chevy Chevelle. This rare car was found and imported directly from the USA by Frank Slopianka and his company 'Special Cars Berlin'. After a yearlong waiting period they can finally pick up their 5.7 liter V8 treasure at Frank's paradise for US cars and embark on their first ride.
The Icelandic Formula Off-Road is one of the most extreme racing series in the world and demands everything from the teams and their specially built vehicles. Nearly vertical cliffs have to be climbed, demanding time challenges have to be solved or spectacular aquaplaning stunts have to be performed.
Australian Circuit Boat Racing offers high-speed thrills on the water, where precision and speed decide intense races on demanding courses. Spectacular competitions captivate motorsport fans across Australia.
The "F1H20 World Powerboat Championship" is the worlds' fastest boat racing championship with speeds up to 250 kp/h
Caution, danger of splashing! Since 1992, the Aquabike World Championship has been the most important racing series in the sport of jet skiing and one of the fastest competitions in water sports. On specially designed race courses or on the high seas, the participants engage in thrilling races in the ski and runabout categories and fascinate with all kinds of stunts on their more than 300 hp jet skis.
The 4-wheel station wagon Volvo V40 Cross Country and the Mercedes Benz 4MATIC range, which includes the flagship model S500, the mid-range salon C 400 and the compact SUV GLA 250, have one thing in common. They demonstrate that you can have a lot of fun with four-wheel drive on ice, in the snow or in the clanking cold. And they prove it to you on this episode of 4x4.
Always ahead of the time, always different from the others: For Citroen, the joy of the extravagance has always been the engine for automotive revolution. But for some time, Citroen mutated from exceptional to mass produced cars. Car History recalls the evolution of Citroen and reveals the secret behind three of its cult cars: the Gooddess, the Gangersâ limousine and the Duck.
German entrepeneur Tillmann Miritz loves vintage cars and has one dream: a trip through the USA with his Mercedes Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5. But before he can make his dream come true, he needs to get his car across the Atlantic by ship. Tillmann makes use of this opportunity, drives along the picturesque French Riviera and visits a classic car collector before his 280 gets shipped from Marseille.
The Icelandic Formula Off-Road is one of the most extreme racing series in the world and demands everything from the teams and their specially built vehicles. Nearly vertical cliffs have to be climbed, demanding time challenges have to be solved or spectacular aquaplaning stunts have to be performed.
Monster Jam is an American monster truck series where drivers have to perform stunts and race against each other
The "Australian Drag Racing Championship" is a regional motorsport series for top fuel dragsters that exceed speeds of roughly 300 mp/h in under 5 seconds
The FIM QuadCross World Championship (formerly EMX Quad European Championship) is the premier international competition for quad bike motocross.
The "AWDC" is a british offorad event where drivers have to tackle tight and twisty roads filled with mud und gravel
Tractor pulling is a competitive motorsport where modified tractors or trucks pull a heavy sled along a specified distance within a track. The sport is known for its powerful machines and intense competition.
The "Legend Cars Championship" is an UK-based racing series for pre-war cars with three races across the weekend
All-wheel drive isn't just useful in the terrain. The 4-wheel-drive also makes sense without a roof: Porsche Targa 4S and the Audi TTS Roadster deliver proof of this. During the outdoor season it's a lot of fun to drive around with an open convertible top if the weather's nice. If it has good horse power and good traction the summer trips will be an enjoyable event in the fresh air and with a lot of driving pleasure too. 4-wheel drive convertibles tested ' on 4x4 ' The all-wheel program.
The Porsche 550 Spyder is small, flat and fast. Even though it was built only 140 times, the 550 Spyder still made history. It laid the foundation for Porscheâs success in motorsports and it was the car, in which Hollywood star James Dean was killed. This accident not only turned Dean into a legend, but they Porsche 550 as well. Car History reveals the whole story of the dream car from the 1950s.
Petrolheads in California can only think about horsepower and engine sizes. The hybrid sports car BMW i8 combines these classic values with green thinking and sets new environmental trends. But how do conservative petrolheads respond to such a futuristic and clean car? On the Road Trip through LA some octane junkies who usually drive a Porsche 911, Chevy Corvette or tuned bikes test the BMW i8.
The Icelandic Formula Off-Road is one of the most extreme racing series in the world and demands everything from the teams and their specially built vehicles. Nearly vertical cliffs have to be climbed, demanding time challenges have to be solved or spectacular aquaplaning stunts have to be performed.
Rally vibes for the road! The special edition Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is limited to 1,000 units and delivers 300 kW of power, perfect for off-road adventures. Meanwhile, its corporate sibling shows a different character: the Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid brings sports car power in an SUV format. We take this beast for a spin on country roads and push it to the limit on the racetrack.
Gearing Up shows the world's most unique motorsport events covering cars, bikes and everything else
This show brings you the best mix of national and international powersports from around the world.
Going Pro follows the journey of gentlemen drivers and talented young drivers as they take the crucial step from karting or into professional motorsport. With everything on the line, these stars face intense pressure, life-changing decisions and the harsh realities of climbing the racing ladder. An inspiring and revealing look at what it really takes to make it to the top.
The TT from Audi has been extremely successful as a sports car since 1998. In 2014, the third generation of the Audi bestseller is presented to the world. Four years of development time are needed before the new generation TT is ready for series production. The documentation 'A Car is Born' provides an exciting insight into the entire development of the TT.
The SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the biggest and best-known tuning exhibition in the world. From complexly rebuilt show cars to giant off-road monster trucks: anything is represented here. But these cars don't just stand around. Virtually anyone from the scene presents themselves during the legendary cruise. And at the after-show party 'SEMA Ignited', they make the asphalt melt.
The inovation of the engineers of Paravan in the village of Pfonstetten-Aichlau is truly outstanding, their objective: to come up with mobility solutions for people with a vast array of different disabilities.
The 4-wheel station wagon Volvo V40 Cross Country and the Mercedes Benz 4MATIC range, which includes the flagship model S500, the mid-range salon C 400 and the compact SUV GLA 250, have one thing in common. They demonstrate that you can have a lot of fun with four-wheel drive on ice, in the snow or in the clanking cold. And they prove it to you on this episode of 4x4.
