Motorz TV
| Motorz | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Automotive |
| Created by | Chris Duke |
| Written by | Chris Duke |
| Starring | Chris Duke |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| No. of episodes | 102 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Chris Duke |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Amazon Video Youtoo America Rev'n Untamed Sports TV Biz Television The Auto Channel |
| Release | 2008 – Present |
Motorz (pronounced Motors) is an American television series seen nationwide on Youtoo America, Rev'n, Untamed Sports TV, Biz Television, The Auto Channel, and globally on Amazon Video, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, YouTube and iTunes. The Automotive Improvement® series is hosted by Chris Duke.
Each episode features step-by-step DIY installation help of automotive products, vehicle maintenance tips, new products, and a letters segment. The program premiered on the Internet in 2008 and on Television in 2010. Motorz was created by Chris Duke and is produced by Duke Networks.
Motorz began life as "Truckblog TV", named after the Truckblog.com website which Chris Duke started in 2004. In September 2008 the name of the series was changed to Motorz to attract a larger audience and brand the series independently, separate from Truckblog.
During its eleven year lifespan, Motorz has helped automotive enthusiasts learn more about how to maintain their vehicles and install aftermarket products such as exhaust kits, air intake kits, suspension kits, body kits, steps, tonneau covers, mobile electronics, performance accessories, and more on a varying range of cars and pickup trucks.
Each episode starts with the tools required for the installation, an overview of the products being installed, followed by the step-by-step installation procedure. At the end of every episode the product's benefits are shown before the credits roll with humorous out-takes.
Actress Olivia Korte joined the cast as the "Motorz Girl" for season five, and was replaced[1] by actress Brigitte Patton beginning with season six. In this co-starring role, she helps describe the tools needed for the job, along with host Chris Duke. Halfway through season six, the role of the Motorz Girl was phased out. Alan Taylor contributed to the show,[2] adding vehicle test drive and celebrity interview segments from 2014-2018.
Programming segments
- Installation: Automotive maintenance/product installation segment.
- Partz: New products feature.
- Letterz: Viewer questions answered.
- Ridez: Viewer rides profiled.
- Tipz: Automotive "quick tips".
Timeline
Season 1 premiered on the Internet May 9, 2008.
Season 2 premiered on the Internet January 9, 2009.
Season 3 premiered on MavTV February 7, 2010.
Season 4 premiered on MavTV July 4, 2010.
Season 5 premiered on Pursuit Channel September 18, 2011.
Season 6 premiered on Pursuit Channel in August 2013.
Season 7 premiered on Youtoo America, in September 2015.
Season 8 premiered on Youtoo America, in February 2018.
Broadcast Schedule
Full episodes can be seen on Youtoo America, Rev'n, Untamed Sports TV, Biz Television, The Auto Channel, and on demand via Amazon Video, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, YouTube and iTunes. Past episodes can also be found on the "Motorz" website.
The series can be seen on cable, broadcast television, the Internet, mobile devices and set-top boxes.
