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Through the night with the most expensive Porsche 911 Cabriolet: The 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is an all-rounder worth 220.000 Euros. It's timelessly elegant, is equipped with an 180 hp engine and usually still more cruiser than a sports device. When the Rolls Royce Dawn opens its top at dawn, it also opens a new chapter in the success story of Rolls Royce. With a basic price of 330.000 Euros, it's the ultimate status symbol. Two supercars as different as day and night.

Nobody stands for the myth of the motorcycle brand Triumph like Steve McQueen does. The fan of the British brand would certainly be anxious to see the new entry-level model StreetTwin, which is supposed to help the traditional brand to prevail against increasing competition. The Thai produced 900 ccm model combines classic design with modern technology. Our review of the entry-level model of the Bonneville series in Valencia reveals, if the new Triumph StreetTwin can stand the test.

"Gearing Up" shows the world's most unique motorsport events covering cars, bikes and everything else

The 400 Thunder is the top racing series for professional drag racing from Australia and is a superlative spectacle. Loud engines, insane speeds and lots of burnt rubber are guaranteed! Because in thrilling duels on the quarter mile, the 3000 HP dragsters accelerate with brutal forces up to 500 kilometers per hour and race over the drag strip in just six seconds.

In the 1970s Volkswagen is in a crisis after the company was hit by the oil price shock and the popularity of the Beetle has declined. Only with the introduction of the Passat and Golf, Volkswagen finds its way back on track. The Golf is a bestseller. With more than 30 million units sold, it makes the Volkswagen Group a global player. Now, twelve brands are part of the Volkswagen Group.

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.

In 2013 the great Henry Ford would have turned 150 years old. The successful entrepreneur from the United States is best known for introducing the assembly line and mass production of automobiles. Classic Ride pays tribute to Henry Ford and three models that can be considered an important part of his sporting heritage: Ford Thunderbird (1955), Ford Mustang (1964) and Ford Capri (1968).

The Le Mans Classic is a vintage sports car event that took place for the first time in 2002 on the site of the 24-hour race of Le Mans. All participating drivers are at a top level as far as driving is concerned.

When their ambitions exceed their driving skills, when well-secured racing professionals are thrown out of corners, we always have a camera at hand. Breathtaking stunts by professional drivers and slapstick-action in highly-tuned tin can rockets. Spectacular scenes where nobody gets hurt.

The cars of the Swedish brand Volvo are now also available with flat rate: V60 and XC40 have been launched... and other models will follow in their footsteps. But which luxury SUV should it be? Which XC model is the right one for whom? AND: Opel is launching the new Combo: The high-roof Combo model has been successful since 1983, offering enough space for families and building contractors.

These two cars open up a new market segment. Bentley treads new paths and presents the first SUV in the 100-year history of the company. With the new Bentayga, Bentley targets customers that already have everything. It's the first luxury SUV on the market and comes with the finest materials and a marvelous V12 engine. Range Rover, however, takes a different approach. With the Evoque Cabriolet, the British brand combines two segments that don't really fit together. Yet if SUVs are driving through the city, it should really be topless.

Assistance Systems that are common for cars seem to be exotic or unconceivable, when it comes to two-wheelers. But that's not the case anymore for blind sport alert systems, which are offered by BMW for the very first time. They are perfect for the high traffic load in big cities, which are the home grounds for the new maxi-scooter C 650 GT. We test the 60 hp big scooter including its assistance systems in Valencia. During the heavy rush-hour traffic, we also find out, if the 'Side View Assist' is an annoying paternalism or if it's real help that could be available for motorcycles soon.

"Gearing Up" shows the world's most unique motorsport events covering cars, bikes and everything else

The 400 Thunder is the top racing series for professional drag racing from Australia and is a superlative spectacle. Loud engines, insane speeds and lots of burnt rubber are guaranteed! Because in thrilling duels on the quarter mile, the 3000 HP dragsters accelerate with brutal forces up to 500 kilometers per hour and race over the drag strip in just six seconds.

The P1 Offshore Powerboat Championship promises tightly fought offshore racing with powerboats reaching top speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Five events are schedules for this season and Motorvision.TV brings you all the thrilling action from each event!

Station wagons on a Formula 1 racetrack: Porsche has packed a ton of power into their Panamera with the turbocharged four liter V8 engine. We're taking the Sport Turismo out onto the F1 track in Bahrain. BMW has redesigned its 530i Touring. Can you get a hallelujah moment driving the new four-cylinder? And: We're heading on an expedition to Cologne with the Volvo V60.

Aston Martin's DB series is legendary. Each of these cars proudly carries the initials of David Brown, the man who brought new glory to Aston Martin after World War II. With the new DB 11, Aston Martin heads towards the future at full throttle. It replaces the outdated DB 9 from 2004 and is equipped with a 5.2 liter biturbo V12 engine, which was completely developed in-house. For the very first time, the interior features the latest generation Comand Infotainment System, which was developed by Mercedes. The Aston Martin DB 11 is a dream car wholly in line with David Brown's philosophy.

2013 saw the introduction of the BMW R nineT, a puristic retro roadster that hardly anybody would have expected from the rather conservative Munich-based brand. Thanks to modern technology, the model is deliberately prepared for individual modifications, which are getting more and more popular with members of the young biking scene. We show the ideas behind the concept of a retro roadster. In addition to that, our practical test reveals the qualities and possible weaknesses of this classic boxer bike.

"Gearing Up" shows the world's most unique motorsport events covering cars, bikes and everything else

The 400 Thunder is the top racing series for professional drag racing from Australia and is a superlative spectacle. Loud engines, insane speeds and lots of burnt rubber are guaranteed! Because in thrilling duels on the quarter mile, the 3000 HP dragsters accelerate with brutal forces up to 500 kilometers per hour and race over the drag strip in just six seconds.

"Icelandic Formula Offroad" is a championship held in mud and gravel where drivers have to tackle steep hills in order to beat their competition

"Monster Jam" is an American monster truck series where drivers have to perform stunts and race against each other

The Stinger is Kia's most visually dynamic model yet and it also comes with a 147 kW diesel engine... But can the South Korean sports coupé convince in the test? Subaru is more consistent than Porsche as they work exclusively with Boxer engines, like the one you'll find in the XV. But is this the right path forward? AND: the i30 N is Hyundai's answer to the somewhat stuffy German Golf GTI.

For the first time ever, the Mercedes C-Class is available as a cabriolet. The C43 AMG acts as the entry-level model to the AMG open-air world. Its Sport Plus mode offers a throaty sound, a power output of 367 hp and a maximum torque of 520 Nm. With the 718 Boxster, Porsche offers an entry-level cabriolet, too: The S model features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an output of 350 hp.

We get to the bottom of the current retro trends: puristic café racers and similar classic motorcycles in the styles of the 50s to the 80s are up and coming all over the world. According to the motto 'New Heritage', Hollywood star Orlando Bloom got a BMW S 1000 R individually tuned in Los Angeles. Motorcycles presents his classically styled custom bike and other representatives of the heritage scene at the 'Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este' at Lake Como and at the 'Wheels and Waves' festival in Biarritz.

"Gearing Up" shows the world's most unique motorsport events covering cars, bikes and everything else

The 400 Thunder is the top racing series for professional drag racing from Australia and is a superlative spectacle. Loud engines, insane speeds and lots of burnt rubber are guaranteed! Because in thrilling duels on the quarter mile, the 3000 HP dragsters accelerate with brutal forces up to 500 kilometers per hour and race over the drag strip in just six seconds.

If you want to see out-of-this-world, customized or tuned luxury vehicles or posh cars you need to go to “The Walk”, the glamorous boulevard of Jumeirah Beach. Put Your Car on TV invites car owners to have their vehicles judged by Saif Hattawi. The person with the most points wins a special treat from the Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach. Among the presented cars are a BMW X5 and a Mercedes SLK 230.

SUV Special: Sports Utility Vehicles become increasingly popular with customers. By now, almost every manufacturer offers at least one SUV. MOTORVISION TV - #SPOTTED presents the toughest off-roaders, the most exclusive luxury SUVs, the cheapest sports utility vehicles and the latest hybrid and electric SUVs. Plus: A look into the future. Will everyone drive an SUV in 20 years?

They are the most spectacular convertibles in the world and the most fascinating of all automobiles: Open two-seater sports cars built for velocities exceeding 300 km/h, built for an unparalleled driving pleasure. They are the super sports cabriolets from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley and McLaren. DreamCars presents the fastest and most exclusive super sports convertibles in the world.

Daytona International Speedway: Millions of motorsport fans from all over the world travel every year to the World Center of Racing. The population figure of this small coastal city quadruplicates during the top events

Station wagons on a Formula 1 racetrack: Porsche has packed a ton of power into their Panamera with the turbocharged four liter V8 engine. We're taking the Sport Turismo out onto the F1 track in Bahrain. BMW has redesigned its 530i Touring. Can you get a hallelujah moment driving the new four-cylinder? And: We're heading on an expedition to Cologne with the Volvo V60.