One of the selling points of SUVs is their off-road capabilities, but that's a feature that is rarely used in practice. Buyers opt rather for the off-road look. Whether it's a jacked-up station wagon like the Volvo V60 Cross Country or the Seat Tarraco, which with seven seats becomes the van of modern times: The crossover character is absolutely trendy these days.
The Auto Union is the incredible story of the 'Fantastic Four': Horch, Audi, DKW and Wanderer. With the sign of the four rings, they are the second-largest automotive group in Germany behind Opel in the 1930s. The four brands of Auto Union are automobile pacemakers, build technical milestones and the fastest car in the world. Today, the name is long gone, but the brand lives on.
Kati and Patrick from Munich are huge fanas of US cars and proud owners of a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. But they are no longer satisfied with its 5.7-liter small block and want to buy a bigger engine. For that reason they're visiting the engine specialists from Down Town Garage, who store more than 50 engines - from powerful stroker to rare flathead engines. Part of the location is also an American diner with a motel. There you can spend the night in proper style, for example in the Garage Room with its own V8 table. But before the Chevelle can get a more powerful engine, the periphery items must be updated, which means that the front axis is modified. A sportier kit with new wishbones, dampers, springs and stabilizer is added.
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 European Le Mans Series is a multiclass endurance championship with several races across Europe
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.
It's hard to imagine streets without SUVs on it. It's just logical for manufacturers to put these models on the markets, even if they aren't rooted in off-road. It's a rather easy task for Seat, because they are part of the Volkwagen Group. Their Ateca inherits its technology from the Amarok. A robust and reliable pickup truck. Engines and look have undergone a process of rejuvenation. Plus: The Cadillac XT 5. This American has to prove in Berlin, if it meets European standards
BMW is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. From the beginning, racing is one of the pillars for this success. Whether it's on over long or short distance tracks, whether it's in formula or touring car races: the Bavarian Motor Works set new standards. And thanks to the transfer of technology into series production cars, customers benefit from racing victories as well.
Which is the most American car of the 60s? Which is the symbol for the American art of car manufacturing? For many people it's either the Corvette or the Ford Mustang. During his search for these American dream cars of the 60s Tillmann Miritz makes a surprise discovery in Florida. Revology Cars are upgrading original 1964 Ford Mustang chassis with modern technology and engines.
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 European Le Mans Series is a multiclass endurance championship with several races across Europe
All-wheel drive is only fun off-road? Not at all! And these two are the proof: The Subaru Forester takes off in its brand-new sixth generation. Weâre checking out its qualities on and off the road and uncovering the secret of its success. And this all-wheel-drive firecracker is probably one of the most extraordinary electric cars out there. Stay tuned for five thrilling facts plus a bonus.
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.
In July 2017, Audi presents its new A8 to the public for the very first time. Until then, there was hardly any information on the new flagship from Audi. The tension is high: Can the new Audi A8 satisfy the high expectations that are raised luxury cars in general? MOTORVISION TV talks to designers and engineers about the new A8 and offers insight into its development.
There is hardly anything that inspiries Ola Stenegard, Chief Designer at BMW Motorrad, as much as his trips through California. On a creative expedition through Los Angeles, he meets world-famous legends from the motorcycle industrie like designer Roland Sands or customizers Michael 'Wooley' Woolaway and Alan Stulberg. While meeting these bikers, Porsche Outlaw Magnus Walker discovers his admiration for custom bikes.
The Volkswagen Transporter, affectionally called VW Bulli, has been built in Hannover-Stöcken since 1956. Currently, there are 14,500 people working for Volkswagen at this plant with a small group making travel dreams come true: The manufacture the Volkswagen California is a nearby special facility. Since opening in 2004, the number of produced cars has almost been doubled to 60 units a day.
A Porsche 911 as an offroad vehicle? Delta 4x4 makes it happen. In the gravel pit the modified sports car shows that its performance is impressive not only on paved roads. And we put the new Range Rover to the test in Germanys biggest off-road park. Here kids from 11 years on can drive themselves under supervision of experienced instructors and learn how to navigate safely through unpaved terrain.
Whether it is the Monte Carlo Rally, the European Rally Championship or the Street Grand Prix of Argentina: There was a time when Mercedes dominated the international rally scene with cars like the sluggish 180D or the heavy touring saloons 220 or 300SE. After retiring from Formula 1 and Le Mans, Mercedes used rally sport as a testing ground as the use of close-to-production cars was mandatory. Car History commemorates the entire Mercedes rally history.
Paaren / Glien near Berlin is host to the yearly Oldtimer Show. It attracts around 45,000 visitors, who are able to gaze at more than 5000 automobile treasures. Frank and his crew from Special Cars Berlin attend the event, too, and bring several cars with them. US car fans Kati and Patrick don't want to miss the event either and travel to Berlin with their Chevy. And: It's going to be action-packed, because on the day after the Oldtimer Show, speed junkie Frank takes his Dragster Camaro to the Race at the Airport. At the airfield in Werneuchen high performance cars battle it out in a quarter mile race. Is Frank able to defy the competition with his 700hp racer?
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 European Le Mans Series is a multiclass endurance championship with several races across Europe
Portrait of Alois Ruf, who is the founder and owner of the small, but well-known sports car factory âRuf Automobileâ in Germany.
To ad, to dream, to sell: the history of car advertisement is as old as the car itself. No other consumer market is that competitive.
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.
In the dusty winding road in the Andes Mountains the rallye was based on the city of cordoba. Spectators whether on horseback or on foot thrown into the 23 stages over 3 days.
Portrait of Hans Herrmann, who was famous Formula 1- and sports car driver in 1950 to 1970. He also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans
The Auto Union is the incredible story of the 'Fantastic Four': Horch, Audi, DKW and Wanderer. With the sign of the four rings, they are the second-largest automotive group in Germany behind Opel in the 1930s. The four brands of Auto Union are automobile pacemakers, build technical milestones and the fastest car in the world. Today, the name is long gone, but the brand lives on.
The World Rallycross Championship is a crowd-puller. When famous drivers like Ken Block, Petter Solberg or Sebastien Loeb fight for the victory, everybody wants to be present. No other racing event grows faster than the Rallycross Championship, even though things can get quite rough, because jumps and full contacts are allowed and wanted. Especially when Ken Block starts, the crowd becomes crazy. Thanks to his spectacular 'Gymkhana' drifting videos he became an absolute superstar of the scene. Wherever he shows up, tires are smoking.
The Silver Arrows stand for an unparalleled era of motorsports. They dominated the racing scene in the 1930s like no other. Rudolf Carraciola, Hermann Lang, Juan Manuel Fangio and StirlingMoss are the heroes of that time and became legendary thanks to the Silver Arrows. Car History details the unique history of the Silver Arrows using both original footage and interviews with motorsport experts.
Which is the American car of the 60s? Which is the symbol for the American art of car manufacturing? For many people it's either the Corvette or the Ford Mustang. During his search for these American dream cars of the 60s Tillmann Miritz makes a surprise discovery in Florida (Ford Mustang 1964).
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 European Le Mans Series is a multiclass endurance championship with several races across Europe
The FIM X-Trial World Championship is an international indoor motorcycle trials championship that features some of the best riders in the world competing in highly technical and challenging obstacle courses. In X-Trial events, riders navigate through a series of sections that include obstacles such as rocks, logs, and other challenging terrain, aiming to complete the course with the fewest penalties.
The FIM EnduroGP World Championship delivers thrilling off-road action, with top riders battling on challenging courses with natural obstacles. A packed schedule showcases skill and excitement.
The FIM Supermoto World Championship, also known as S1GP, is the premier international competition for Supermoto racing, first held in 2002. The championship focuses on the S1 class, showcasing high-speed races on mixed dirt and asphalt tracks, with riders performing jumps, slides, and fast cornering maneuvers
