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Porsche exits the diesel business. Hybrids such as the Cayenne E-Hybrid are expected to become more important.4x4 tests if the Cayenne E-Hybrid really just consumes 3.2-litres on average. Plus: 4x4 goes on a tour with the BMW X4 and explores the region around Spartenburg - the birthplace of the Coupé-SAV. And: Mountain climbing with the Volkswagen Touareg in Austria.

Once a year the Essen Motor Show becomes the scene of action, exceptional attractions and lots of cars. An event for automotive and motor sports enthusiasts where the most extreme vehicles can be seen.

Size matters! At least many families would agree with that. With the BMW XM, BMW's M division is treating itself to a true colossus for families with certain expectations on its 50th anniversary. Much quieter, but equally imposing in appearance, the fully electric KIA EV9 enters the scene. In our family check, we find out if it might just be the best electric car for large families.

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

To this day many people still consider Alfa Romeo to be the embodiment of design, Italian car making and car racing. Even Enzo Ferrari learned the ropes as a mechanic at Alfa Romeo. The company was founded in June 1910 as 'Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili' - or short: A.L.F.A. Five years later engineer Nicola Romeo acquired the business. Shortly afterwards they put their focus on car racing and the development of racing cars like the Alfa 24 HP.

In the big stunt today Paul will stand in the fire, while everything flies burning through the air... !

The Glemseck 101 - one of the biggest motorcycle festivals in Europe. Hold at the historic Solitude racetrack near Stuttgart, visitors can marvel at the most beautiful custom bikes or enjoy the adrenaline rush at the 1/8-mile race. Right in the middle of the action are two biker ladies that want to prove that motorcycle drag racing is fun not just for men, but women as well.

Long distances and electric cars – they haven't exactly been friends so far. But that's about to change – for example, with this vehicle: The VW ID.7 Tourer offers 700 km of range in the Pro S version and plenty of space – the perfect companion for a road trip. We're taking this electric wagon on a journey through Sweden to test its consumption, driving characteristics, and comfort.

There are details which set super cars apart from normal cars and these details are essential. Super cars are the biggest, loudest and most expensive cars on the highway; they're four-wheeled works of arts.

Slippery roads, bad view, mud and salt: With winter comes a lot of hassle for car drivers. But if you know what winter has in store for you, you can make the right preparations and have lots on fun while driving. Perfect Ride takes two Porsche 911 to the glassy roads und points out the opportunities as well as the differences between four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive in winter.

Only true off-road vehicles convey the feeling of unlimited freedom and adventure. The Land Rover Defender ended production after more than 60 years, but the British make has already announced a successor. Visually, it could be modelled after the Discovery, whose fifth generation is a compromise between off-road vehicle and luxury truck. 4x4 - The All Wheel Magazine tested the 'Disco' in a mine.

Don't get fooled by the rusty bodyworks and old junk. The Rust'n Roll is not a simple junkyard, but an important festival for lovers of retro cars und so called rat look cars: really old and rusty cars. The older and rustier the cars look the more beautiful they are considered by the visitors of Rust’n Roll. Tuning introduces you to this car meeting of a special kind.

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

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 "ASBK" is an australian motorcycle championship with up to seven events per season

The "Red Bull Romaniacs" host an one-off four-day offroad events for dirtbikes that is stated to be the toughest hard enduro rally worldwide

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 2025 season kicks off on Albaida circuit, Spain. Continuing for the fourth year in a row in Sardegna’s, Tramatza track (Italy) following by S1GP of Germany in St Wendel. From there the action heads to Hungary, new entry of 2025, on Visonta circuit where works will soon begin on the new off-road section and the new sky section. The series shifts to the historic Busca circuit in early September for Grand Prix of Piemonte, then for the first time ever the FIM SuperMoto of Nations will be host in Czech Republic and as is now customary, the Championship ends on October 13th in the famed street circuit of Mettet.

The FIM Sidecarcross World Championship is an international motocross racing series featuring sidecar motorcycles. In this championship, a rider and a passenger (the "passenger" often referred to as the "passenger" or "monkey") work together to navigate challenging off-road tracks. The championship typically consists of multiple rounds held at various locations around the world.

Two weeks before the 24 hours of Le Mans take place, all teams are on the famous long distance track in France in order to test their cars. Those test days promise bad weather, accidents and a lot of tension Supercars meets up with Audi, which herald a new era at the legendary race with their new R18 e-tron quattro and show how the future of motorsports can look like.

The German rally championship is one of the most popular motorsport series and has been running since 1970. At the 1983 race, the sporty models from Opel saw exceptional success.

Portrait of Sabine Schmitz, a very successful race driver from Germany and the so-called ""Queen of the Nordschleife"".

This show brings you the best mix of national and international powersports from around the world.

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 "F1H20 World Powerboat Championship" is the worlds' fastest boat racing championship with speeds up to 250 kp/h

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!

Australian Circuit Boat Racing is governed by the Australian Power Boat Association (APBA), which oversees a range of powerboat racing events across the country. The season features various types of races including hydroplanes, outboard races, and the prestigious EC Griffith Cup.

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 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) thrills with close GT3 racing, featuring top drivers and teams competing on iconic circuits across Germany and Europe. High-octane motorsport at its finest.

The GT World Challenge Europe is back for another season. The schedule consists of 10 rounds at high-level circuits, split evenly between the Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup. And once again, the calendar features the Total 24 Hours of Spa as the marquee event.

The GT World Challenge Asia is back for another season with five scheduled events for the season. Unlike its European and North American counterparts, GT World Challenge Asia also features GT4 entries.

GT World Challenge America is the premier North American GT series. Taking place on the best US circuits form Sonoma to Indianapolis, each of the seven race weekends features 90-min double-header races.

The "Le Mans Cup" is an european multiclass championship for LMP3 & GT-cars and also known as the second devision to the ELMS

NASCAR, America’s most popular racing series, is now well established in Europe and there is no better proof than its European division: the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. This year, 16 teams from nine different countries with a total of 24 cars prove once again that the NWES with its pure racing character is one of the best touring car series on the old continent. Motorvision.TV shows highlights from every race weekend.

The FIA European Truck Racing Championship is the biggest, most imposing racing series in the world. The racing trucks are equipped with 1200 hp engines doing up to 100 miles per hour. On a grid with 26 big rigs the 5.5-ton machines doing battle there’s guaranteed action-packed lights-to-flag racing galore.

Two weeks before the 24 hours of Le Mans take place, all teams are on the famous long distance track in France in order to test their cars. Those test days promise bad weather, accidents and a lot of tension Supercars meets up with Audi, which herald a new era at the legendary race with their new R18 e-tron quattro and show how the future of motorsports can look like.

The German rally championship is one of the most popular motorsport series and has been running since 1970. At the 1983 race, the sporty models from Opel saw exceptional success.

Portrait of Sabine Schmitz, a very successful race driver from Germany and the so-called ""Queen of the Nordschleife"".

This show brings you the best mix of national and international powersports from around the world.

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 "F1H20 World Powerboat Championship" is the worlds' fastest boat racing championship with speeds up to 250 kp/h

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!

Australian Circuit Boat Racing is governed by the Australian Power Boat Association (APBA), which oversees a range of powerboat racing events across the country. The season features various types of races including hydroplanes, outboard races, and the prestigious EC Griffith Cup.

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.

Porsche exits the diesel business. Hybrids such as the Cayenne E-Hybrid are expected to become more important.4x4 tests if the Cayenne E-Hybrid really just consumes 3.2-litres on average. Plus: 4x4 goes on a tour with the BMW X4 and explores the region around Spartenburg - the birthplace of the Coupé-SAV. And: Mountain climbing with the Volkswagen Touareg in Austria.

Once a year the Essen Motor Show becomes the scene of action, exceptional attractions and lots of cars. An event for automotive and motor sports enthusiasts where the most extreme vehicles can be seen.

Size matters! At least many families would agree with that. With the BMW XM, BMW's M division is treating itself to a true colossus for families with certain expectations on its 50th anniversary. Much quieter, but equally imposing in appearance, the fully electric KIA EV9 enters the scene. In our family check, we find out if it might just be the best electric car for large families.

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

To this day many people still consider Alfa Romeo to be the embodiment of design, Italian car making and car racing. Even Enzo Ferrari learned the ropes as a mechanic at Alfa Romeo. The company was founded in June 1910 as 'Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili' - or short: A.L.F.A. Five years later engineer Nicola Romeo acquired the business. Shortly afterwards they put their focus on car racing and the development of racing cars like the Alfa 24 HP.

In the big stunt today Paul will stand in the fire, while everything flies burning through the air... !

The Glemseck 101 - one of the biggest motorcycle festivals in Europe. Hold at the historic Solitude racetrack near Stuttgart, visitors can marvel at the most beautiful custom bikes or enjoy the adrenaline rush at the 1/8-mile race. Right in the middle of the action are two biker ladies that want to prove that motorcycle drag racing is fun not just for men, but women as well.

Long distances and electric cars – they haven't exactly been friends so far. But that's about to change – for example, with this vehicle: The VW ID.7 Tourer offers 700 km of range in the Pro S version and plenty of space – the perfect companion for a road trip. We're taking this electric wagon on a journey through Sweden to test its consumption, driving characteristics, and comfort.

There are details which set super cars apart from normal cars and these details are essential. Super cars are the biggest, loudest and most expensive cars on the highway; they're four-wheeled works of arts.

Slippery roads, bad view, mud and salt: With winter comes a lot of hassle for car drivers. But if you know what winter has in store for you, you can make the right preparations and have lots on fun while driving. Perfect Ride takes two Porsche 911 to the glassy roads und points out the opportunities as well as the differences between four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive in winter.

They are legendary and their names sound like music in the ears of any petrol head: AMG SLS GT and Porsche 911 Turbi S. One comes with a massive V8 engine and winged doors, the other offers all-wheel drive and boxer turbo power. But both of them delight with an extreme performance. Plus: If you want your car to be comfortable and fast, you should check out the new Audi A8 4.0 TFSI.

For the first time in its glorious and long history, the traditional Italian brand Ducati enters into the cruiser segment. With a long and flat silhouette as well as the forward set pegs, the 156-hp XDiavel may seem classic at first. But the novel and unexpectedly agile Italien cruiser can reach lean angles of 40 degrees. That way the new Ducati is to conquer the US markets and beat Harley-Davidson not only with its own weapons, but completely new ones as well. Motorcycles tested the new XDiavel in San Diego on classic cruiser terrain.

Die-hard Porsche fan Marco Wendlandt makes his dream come true: driving a 1984 Porsche 911 coupe! With the help from Big Mike, a car dealer from Los Angeles, he tracks down his dream car in San Francisco. Afterwards he visits the DenBeste Cobra and Mustang Collection. And he gets a very special insight into American dream of V8 Motors in the Motor Manufacture of Carol Shelby.

This show brings you the best mix of national and international powersports from around the world.

Goodwood is a british motor racing event where fans get to witness modern and historic racecars in action

Wether it is the XK 120, the C-Type or the D-Type. Jaguar sports- and racing cars are taylor made from the very beginning for speed. If it is Le Mans, daytona or the Rallye Monte Carlo, Jaguar not only did dominate the international racing scene but also did influence it decisively. Unforgotten are the seven victories in Le Mans, which made especially the C-Type and the D-Type world wide known.

Two-time Formula 1 World Champion, winner of the Indianapolis 500 and three-time Le Mans driver with two podium finishes: James Clark Jr, better known as Jim Clark, earned his nickname as the "Flying Scotsman" in the 60s. He always celebrated his 25 victories in 72 Grand Prixs with the Lotus team, to whom he remained loyal until the end of his career. MOTORVISION TV opens Clark's race file and shows his greatest successes.

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 VW: Type 166 Amphibious Vehicle is the all-rounder amongst off-road vehicles. Peugeot 205 Turbo 16. The French all-wheel cracker mixes up the World Rally Championship in the 80s. And : Willys Jeep in the Drive Report. The ascetic SUV conquered the World by storm and the hearts of off-road enthusiasts.

Only true off-road vehicles convey the feeling of unlimited freedom and adventure. The Land Rover Defender ended production after more than 60 years, but the British make has already announced a successor. Visually, it could be modelled after the Discovery, whose fifth generation is a compromise between off-road vehicle and luxury truck. 4x4 - The All Wheel Magazine tested the 'Disco' in a mine.

Don't get fooled by the rusty bodyworks and old junk. The Rust'n Roll is not a simple junkyard, but an important festival for lovers of retro cars und so called rat look cars: really old and rusty cars. The older and rustier the cars look the more beautiful they are considered by the visitors of Rust’n Roll. Tuning introduces you to this car meeting of a special kind.

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

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 "ASBK" is an australian motorcycle championship with up to seven events per season

The "Red Bull Romaniacs" host an one-off four-day offroad events for dirtbikes that is stated to be the toughest hard enduro rally worldwide

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 2025 season kicks off on Albaida circuit, Spain. Continuing for the fourth year in a row in Sardegna’s, Tramatza track (Italy) following by S1GP of Germany in St Wendel. From there the action heads to Hungary, new entry of 2025, on Visonta circuit where works will soon begin on the new off-road section and the new sky section. The series shifts to the historic Busca circuit in early September for Grand Prix of Piemonte, then for the first time ever the FIM SuperMoto of Nations will be host in Czech Republic and as is now customary, the Championship ends on October 13th in the famed street circuit of Mettet.

The FIM Sidecarcross World Championship is an international motocross racing series featuring sidecar motorcycles. In this championship, a rider and a passenger (the "passenger" often referred to as the "passenger" or "monkey") work together to navigate challenging off-road tracks. The championship typically consists of multiple rounds held at various locations around the world.