Program Motorvision+ HD

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.

See the Audi R8 Quattro Performance and the Huracan Evo getting an powerfull update along with the faceliftof the Porsche Macan S with ist ne V6 Engine.

A city car and a super sports car with the same drive concept? Exactly. The Porsche GT3 and Smart both have rear-wheel drive, which means that their engine is in the rear and feature driven rear wheels. Usually such cars are considered to be sporty, emotional, but also a bit unpredictable. Does this apply to these two models as well? Plus: Perfect Ride takes a look at the sportiest midsize sedan with rear-wheel drive on the market: the BMW 3 Series. Rear-Wheel Drive for Everyone - on Perfect Ride.

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

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.

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.

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.

Tuning company MTM from Wetstetten near Ingolstadt is known for its extremely dynamic, optimally-tuned vehicles and has won numerous awards at the Tuner Grand Prix. Tuning pays them a visit: Plus: Tuning showcases the Nissan Juke R, while race driver Patrick Simon tests the KS1 RS from Kelleners Sport, which is based on the BMW 1 Series M Coupe.

It's all about V8 engines on Supercars. Its strengths: pulling power being available in the lower rpm range, tremendous power and engine sound that leaves nobody unmoved. For the first time ever, the Aston Martin DB11 is equipped with a V8 from Mercedes-AMG. In addition to that, tuning company MTM shows its version of the Bentley Continental V8 S with an output of almost 800 hp.

The Ford Mustang: US legend, aggressive looks and wonderful V8 sound? Not quite, because in this episode two bestsellers with cheat packs under the hood compete against each other: BMW 430i against Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost. Instead of large engines, both rely on downsizing: they are driven by 4-cylinder turbo engines, which transmit their power to the rear axle. Can these "cheaters" be convincing?

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

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 1952 Cadillac Fleetwood is also known as the American Rolls-Royce, because it’s the car of celebrities, presidents, millionaires and mafia bosses. Only around 16,000 units were built, so it’s a treasured collector’s piece. One owner of the 52 Cadillac is German-American actor and entertainer Ron Williams, who has a special relationship with the car.

The story of the Wankel rotary engine starts with a vision. Felix Wankel wants to build a new kind of combustion engine. He succeeds in 1957, when his engine worked for the very first time. Later on Audi-NSU uses the engine in some of their production cars like the Ro 80. At the End of the 1960s Mercedes actually uses the rotary engine in a sports car: the legendary Mercedes C111.

In 1976, the 3-liter BMW CSL was one of the dream cars of BMW Motorsports history in the 70's. It won numerous championships. BMW was also very successful with other models in motorsport.

Volvo Classic Cars are always solid, always safe, but not always beautiful. Since 1927 the Swedish car company produces cars, which are a little bit different. But no matter if their individual models are curvy or boxy; a Volvo is always an individual car. Get ready for a ride through the history of Volvo on this episode of Car History.

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 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.

Once a year Russian vintage fans meet at a spots stadium in Moscow Sports for the Retro Style, a vintage rally through Moscow. Classic Ride takes advantage of the opportunity to celebrate the passion for old cars with Russan drivers. Once ahead of its time, the Citroen SM is now a rare collector’s item. Classic Rides takes a look at the French diva with an Italian heart.

The Belcar Endurance Championship is the top-tier national endurance racing championship in Belgium. The series is sanctioned by the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium and run by Circuit Zolder.

Twelve races are again scheduled for the season, including four endurance classics. Motorvision TV provides live and extensive highlights coverage of all events.

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.

Tuning company MTM from Wetstetten near Ingolstadt is known for its extremely dynamic, optimally-tuned vehicles and has won numerous awards at the Tuner Grand Prix. Tuning pays them a visit: Plus: Tuning showcases the Nissan Juke R, while race driver Patrick Simon tests the KS1 RS from Kelleners Sport, which is based on the BMW 1 Series M Coupe.

It's all about V8 engines on Supercars. Its strengths: pulling power being available in the lower rpm range, tremendous power and engine sound that leaves nobody unmoved. For the first time ever, the Aston Martin DB11 is equipped with a V8 from Mercedes-AMG. In addition to that, tuning company MTM shows its version of the Bentley Continental V8 S with an output of almost 800 hp.

The Ford Mustang: US legend, aggressive looks and wonderful V8 sound? Not quite, because in this episode two bestsellers with cheat packs under the hood compete against each other: BMW 430i against Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost. Instead of large engines, both rely on downsizing: they are driven by 4-cylinder turbo engines, which transmit their power to the rear axle. Can these "cheaters" be convincing?

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

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 1952 Cadillac Fleetwood is also known as the American Rolls-Royce, because it’s the car of celebrities, presidents, millionaires and mafia bosses. Only around 16,000 units were built, so it’s a treasured collector’s piece. One owner of the 52 Cadillac is German-American actor and entertainer Ron Williams, who has a special relationship with the car.

The story of the Wankel rotary engine starts with a vision. Felix Wankel wants to build a new kind of combustion engine. He succeeds in 1957, when his engine worked for the very first time. Later on Audi-NSU uses the engine in some of their production cars like the Ro 80. At the End of the 1960s Mercedes actually uses the rotary engine in a sports car: the legendary Mercedes C111.

In 1976, the 3-liter BMW CSL was one of the dream cars of BMW Motorsports history in the 70's. It won numerous championships. BMW was also very successful with other models in motorsport.

Volvo Classic Cars are always solid, always safe, but not always beautiful. Since 1927 the Swedish car company produces cars, which are a little bit different. But no matter if their individual models are curvy or boxy; a Volvo is always an individual car. Get ready for a ride through the history of Volvo on this episode of Car History.

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 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.

Once a year Russian vintage fans meet at a spots stadium in Moscow Sports for the Retro Style, a vintage rally through Moscow. Classic Ride takes advantage of the opportunity to celebrate the passion for old cars with Russan drivers. Once ahead of its time, the Citroen SM is now a rare collector’s item. Classic Rides takes a look at the French diva with an Italian heart.

The Belcar Endurance Championship is the top-tier national endurance racing championship in Belgium. The series is sanctioned by the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium and run by Circuit Zolder.

The Monza Rally Show is a true classic amongst drifting shows. Since 1978 motorsport stars meet on the legendary Formula One course in the Italian city of Monza and hold onto the fly-off lever. Patron and MOTOGP star Valentino Rossi and his guests offer the fans an unforgettable show. Also on this episode: The Mercedes G-Class becomes a special off-road vehicle 'ORC Bull'. No part of this ultimate hunting vessel for the toughest terrain remains untouched. Plus: A Mini gets turned into a racing car for the Rally Dakar. Rally pro Stephané Peterhansel explains the basics of race tuning, when he shows his Mini Rally-Countryman.

It is one of the most spectacular automotive campaigns of the last ten years: 'The Beast of the Green Hell'. Stars of the video are four-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and one of the most spectacular super sports cars in a long time: the Mercedes-AMG GT R. The clip is filmed at the Nürburgring and in a 'green hell' in a jungle in Thailand, with Hollywood-like effort going into the production. The Beast of the Green Hell shows the breathtaking ride of the Mercedes-AMG GT R through the Green Hell of the Nürburgring and the green hell of the jungle in Thailand - it's a spot that pushes viewers into their seats, just like the incredible power of the GT R does to its driver while accelerating.

Camping vans become increasingly popular - even more popular than SUVs. And Volkswagen also wants to get its share of the market with the Grand California. After turning their Transporter into the well-established California, the German car maker now converts its Crafter into a motorhome. We test the Grand California during a wildlife trip on Gran Canaria.

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

The "Ferrari Challenge Europe" is an one-make series for Ferraris with seven races across Europe

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

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

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 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 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 2025 European Motocross Championship is the 37th European Motocross Championship season since it was revived in 1988. It includes 16 events and 6 different classes. It will start in Spain on 16 March and will end in Turkey on 7 September. All rounds will act as support classes at the European rounds of the 2025 MXGP.

The European Le Mans Series is a multiclass endurance championship with several races across Europe

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.

The GT World Series Australia delivers high-octane GT3 racing Down Under. Professional drivers and top Amateurs battle wheel-to-wheel on some of Australia’s most challenging circuits in this fiercely competitive championship. Expect close racing, stunning machinery and passionate crowds as the world’s finest GT3 cars light up the Australian tracks.

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 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 European Le Mans Series is a multiclass endurance championship with several races across Europe

Speedway is the sport of 2,500 full-time competitors and over 2,300 casual competitors and their 8,000 odd crew totalling around 12,800 crew and competitors throughout New Zealand. Speedway excitement is experienced every week throughout the summer season from Labour weekend until Easter. From some 23 venues our weekend warriors travel the land to entertain fans and share in the exhilaration that only Speedway can provide.

Tuning company MTM from Wetstetten near Ingolstadt is known for its extremely dynamic, optimally-tuned vehicles and has won numerous awards at the Tuner Grand Prix. Tuning pays them a visit: Plus: Tuning showcases the Nissan Juke R, while race driver Patrick Simon tests the KS1 RS from Kelleners Sport, which is based on the BMW 1 Series M Coupe.

It's all about V8 engines on Supercars. Its strengths: pulling power being available in the lower rpm range, tremendous power and engine sound that leaves nobody unmoved. For the first time ever, the Aston Martin DB11 is equipped with a V8 from Mercedes-AMG. In addition to that, tuning company MTM shows its version of the Bentley Continental V8 S with an output of almost 800 hp.

The Ford Mustang: US legend, aggressive looks and wonderful V8 sound? Not quite, because in this episode two bestsellers with cheat packs under the hood compete against each other: BMW 430i against Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost. Instead of large engines, both rely on downsizing: they are driven by 4-cylinder turbo engines, which transmit their power to the rear axle. Can these "cheaters" be convincing?

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

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 1952 Cadillac Fleetwood is also known as the American Rolls-Royce, because it’s the car of celebrities, presidents, millionaires and mafia bosses. Only around 16,000 units were built, so it’s a treasured collector’s piece. One owner of the 52 Cadillac is German-American actor and entertainer Ron Williams, who has a special relationship with the car.

The story of the Wankel rotary engine starts with a vision. Felix Wankel wants to build a new kind of combustion engine. He succeeds in 1957, when his engine worked for the very first time. Later on Audi-NSU uses the engine in some of their production cars like the Ro 80. At the End of the 1960s Mercedes actually uses the rotary engine in a sports car: the legendary Mercedes C111.

In 1976, the 3-liter BMW CSL was one of the dream cars of BMW Motorsports history in the 70's. It won numerous championships. BMW was also very successful with other models in motorsport.

Volvo Classic Cars are always solid, always safe, but not always beautiful. Since 1927 the Swedish car company produces cars, which are a little bit different. But no matter if their individual models are curvy or boxy; a Volvo is always an individual car. Get ready for a ride through the history of Volvo on this episode of Car History.

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 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.

Once a year Russian vintage fans meet at a spots stadium in Moscow Sports for the Retro Style, a vintage rally through Moscow. Classic Ride takes advantage of the opportunity to celebrate the passion for old cars with Russan drivers. Once ahead of its time, the Citroen SM is now a rare collector’s item. Classic Rides takes a look at the French diva with an Italian heart.

The Belcar Endurance Championship is the top-tier national endurance racing championship in Belgium. The series is sanctioned by the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium and run by Circuit Zolder.