How to Stream MotorTrend Without Cable

As a streaming viewer, I now have multiple ways to watch MotorTrend’s automotive and motorsports content through various streaming services without the need for a traditional cable subscription.

In a hurry? Every major streaming service offers MotorTrend in its base plan. Here are the best services to get it:

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If you like motorsports, you’ll likely enjoy watching the MotorTrend television network. The same is likely true if you have a general interest in cars and anything else that can reach speeds of several hundreds of miles per hour.

The network was originally created in 2002 and has had several names such as Discovery HD and Velocity. It obtained its current name in November 2018 when it was rebranded as an extension of MotorTrend magazine.

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What Is MotorTrend?

The MotorTrend television network is a joint venture between Discovery Inc and Source Interlink. This entity is better known as MotorTrend Group, which also oversees the magazine that shares the same name.

MotorTrend’s television property broadcasts a mixture of live races, reality television shows, and other programming that is aimed at racing fans and car enthusiasts.

Programming and Shows

There are literally dozens of original programs that are available to stream whenever you want to watch them. A few of the most popular shows include:

• American Chopper
• Bitchin’ Rides
• Chasing Classic Cars
• Dallas Car Sharks
• Faster With Finnegan
• Graveyard Carz
• Inside West Coast Customs
• Iron Resurrection
• Mike Brewer’s World of Cars
• Roadkill.

The network has also acquired a number of programs such as American Hot Rod, Overhaulin’, Wheeler Dealers, and the British version of Top Gear.

There is also Top Gear America that focuses primarily on cars, roads, and events familiar to car enthusiasts in the United States.

Finally, the MotorTrend channel often creates content related to NASCAR events such as the Daytona 500.

Stream MotorTrend

MotorTrend is not an over-the-air station so you can’t watch it via an antenna. But there are many ways to stream it — both live and on-demand.

Live TV Streaming Services

MotorTrend is one of the few channels that all the major streaming services offer in their base plans:

• FuboTV: A great general streaming service with a focus on sports. Provides 130+ channels with hard-to-find sports channels for $79.99/month. (FuboTV review)
• Philo: Provides a collection of 65+ basic cable channels for just $28/month. (Philo review)
• Sling Orange: Get 30+ channels for $40.00/month with dozens of add-ons for additional channels and features. (Sling TV review, NASCAR Guide, Cup Series Schedule, and 24 Hours of Le Mans)
• DIRECTV STREAM: Formerly known as AT&T TV, it features four plans starting at $79.99/month. Comes with roughly 80 channels with many options including regional sports networks and premium channels. (DIRECTV STREAM review)
• Hulu + Live TV: Probably the best all around streaming service with an outstanding on-demand library, 85+ live TV channels, ESPN+, and Disney+ for $76.99/month. (Hulu Live review)
• YouTube TV: Get 100+ channels for $72.99/month.

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Other Ways to Watch

You can also watch MotorTrend content on-demand through a number of channels.

• MotorTrend+: This is MotorTrend On-Demand. It allows you to stream most of the content available on the MotorTrend network and more. It costs $4.99/mo or $44.99/yr.
• MotorTrend Go: Use your existing cable subscription to stream live and on-demand content. Only DIRECTV STREAM, FuboTV, Hulu Live, and Philo support this.
• Amazon: If you have an Amazon Prime membership, you can get the MotorTrend channel for $4.99 after a 7-day trial. It includes access to MotorTrend’s most popular shows. (Amazon Prime review)
• YouTube: Subscribing to the MotorTrend YouTube channel provides you with access to dozens of playlists containing a wide variety of automotive content. For example, you can watch clips of your favorite shows, test drives of vintage vehicles and footage that might not be available on any other MotorTrend cable or streaming channel. New stuff is uploaded each day.

TVs and Devices to Stream MotorTrend

Most likely, the streaming systems above support whatever devices you have. They all support the following:

Android TV devices are supported by all the services other than DIRECTV STREAM. Samsung smart TVs are similarly supported by all but Philo. Fubo, Hulu, and Sling all support Xbox gaming systems. Hulu also supports PlayStation units.

These are only the most popular supported devices. Get all the details in our streaming reviews.

Today’s MotorTrend Schedule

See our MotorTrend Schedule page for all the details of what’s playing today.

Wrapping Up

MotorTrend’s television and streaming properties provide you with an affordable and easy way to watch your favorite automotive shows. Furthermore, subscribing to the brand’s YouTube channel may be an effective way to connect with others who also share your love of cars.

The MotorTrend network is available with all the major live TV streaming services. We recommend Hulu + Live TV. But if you are on a budget, Philo is a good way to go.

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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