MOTORTREND HD
United States
MOTORTREND HD focuses on automotive programming across the United States, with an emphasis on vehicle restoration, modification, and motorsports coverage. The channel’s content typically includes documentary-style series that follow mechanics and fabricators as they rebuild classic cars or tackle custom builds, alongside coverage of racing events and automotive competitions. Episodes often highlight the technical aspects of engineering and design, from engine overhauls to bodywork, without relying on dramatized conflict. Some programs examine the history of specific car models or manufacturers, while others feature road tests and comparisons of production vehicles. The channel also airs coverage of off-road events and motorcycle-related content, maintaining a consistent focus on mechanical craftsmanship and performance.
Viewers can access the channel through cable and satellite providers in the United States, with some content available on-demand through affiliated streaming services. The programming schedule is organized around themed blocks, such as restoration projects on weekday evenings and racing coverage on weekends. MOTORTREND HD does not carry general entertainment or news programming, keeping its lineup strictly within the automotive and motorsport categories. The channel’s HD format ensures that footage of vehicle details and track action is presented with clear visual definition. TV guide listings for the channel are updated regularly by providers to
Schedule
00:00 - 01:00
Iron Resurrection
'65 Pontiac: Cool Catalina
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
Joe dusts off his prized '65 Pontiac Catalina to give it the facelift it deserves; new brakes, new trick frame and a bigger, badder LSA 600 horsepower motor; Martin Bros. Customs tricks out the interior on a 1932 Ford Roadster.
01:00 - 02:00
Iron Resurrection
'65 Pontiac: Cool Catalina Part 2
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
With updates well underway on custom car guru Joe Martin's prized '65 Pontiac Catalina, Joe and the boys at Martin Bros. Customs give the ol' choppy-doo to a '41 DeSoto that has seen better days.
02:00 - 03:00
Iron Resurrection
Rebuild: Supercharged '66 Nova
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
A longtime customer has his eye set on a car from Joe's personal collection, a 1967 Nova; Joe counters by offering up a 1966 Nova, with the guarantee that it will be twice the car Joe's is; big brakes, big power, big wheels and more.
03:00 - 04:00
Iron Resurrection
Rebuild: Supercharged '66 Nova Part 2
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
Joe pulls out all the stops to make the '66 Nova the car of his client's dreams; Joe doesn't just want a mean motor and big tires; he wants a chopped roof, but the car might be too far behind schedule for a chop, even if it does up the cool factor.
04:00 - 05:00
Iron Resurrection
'65 Buick: Full Throttle Custom Rivi
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
A customer from New York entrusts Martin Bros. with his prized 1965 Buick Riviera; Joe wants to update the car with crisp body lines, a trick paint job, a 525-horsepower LS3 and more.
05:00 - 06:00
Iron Resurrection
'65 Buick: Full Throttle Custom Rivi Part 2
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
Joe and the crew button up the 1965 Riviera's wiring, interior and paint before the owner arrives from New York to reclaim his car; with the finish line in sight, a wrench gets thrown in their plans when the paint job needs to be taken out of house.
06:00 - 07:00
Iron Resurrection
Rebuild: Supercharged '66 Nova Part 2
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
Joe pulls out all the stops to make the '66 Nova the car of his client's dreams; Joe doesn't just want a mean motor and big tires; he wants a chopped roof, but the car might be too far behind schedule for a chop, even if it does up the cool factor.
07:00 - 08:00
Iron Resurrection
'65 Buick: Full Throttle Custom Rivi
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
A customer from New York entrusts Martin Bros. with his prized 1965 Buick Riviera; Joe wants to update the car with crisp body lines, a trick paint job, a 525-horsepower LS3 and more.
08:00 - 09:00
Iron Resurrection
'65 Buick: Full Throttle Custom Rivi Part 2
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
Joe and the crew button up the 1965 Riviera's wiring, interior and paint before the owner arrives from New York to reclaim his car; with the finish line in sight, a wrench gets thrown in their plans when the paint job needs to be taken out of house.
09:00 - 10:00
Iron Resurrection
Rebuild: Supercharged '66 Nova
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
A longtime customer has his eye set on a car from Joe's personal collection, a 1967 Nova; Joe counters by offering up a 1966 Nova, with the guarantee that it will be twice the car Joe's is; big brakes, big power, big wheels and more.
10:00 - 11:00
Iron Resurrection
'65 Pontiac: Cool Catalina
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
Joe dusts off his prized '65 Pontiac Catalina to give it the facelift it deserves; new brakes, new trick frame and a bigger, badder LSA 600 horsepower motor; Martin Bros. Customs tricks out the interior on a 1932 Ford Roadster.
11:00 - 12:00
Iron Resurrection
'65 Pontiac: Cool Catalina Part 2
Series, Reality, Auto, Motorcycle
With updates well underway on custom car guru Joe Martin's prized '65 Pontiac Catalina, Joe and the boys at Martin Bros. Customs give the ol' choppy-doo to a '41 DeSoto that has seen better days.
12:00 - 13:00
Wheeler Dealers
Saab 900
Series, Auto, Reality, How-to
It's 10 years since Saab last made a car, and Mike finds a soft-top 900 going cheap, but it isn't running smoothly, the clutch is iffy, the turbo lags and the steering is woolly.
13:00 - 14:00
Wheeler Dealers
Subaru BRZ
Series, Auto, Reality, How-to
Mike and Elvis are massive fans of turbocharged Subarus, and they're both baffled the company never produced a Scooby BRZ STI; the pair are going to make one themselves, using the newest car Mike bought on Wheeler Dealers.
14:00 - 15:00
Roadkill
East Coast Junkyard T-37 Road Trip!
Series, Reality, Auto
The guys attempt to check off the final five states Freiburger needs to hit all 50 by taking their junkyard T-37 across New England; the T-37 hits the road, and the road hits back before the guys leave their mark in New York City.
15:00 - 16:00
Roadkill
Junkyard Chevy Tri-5 Rescue!
Series, Reality, Auto
Finnegan and Newbern give new life to a '57 Chevy Bel Air that was pulled from a junkyard after more than 30 years. The guys drop in a small-block V8 and turbo 350 to get the car back on the pavement for a bumpy road trip back to where it came from.
16:00 - 17:00
Overhaulin'
ZL One-Off
Series, Reality, How-to, Auto
A woman's most cherished memories revolve around long drives with her father in his '69 Camaro; after he passes away, she keeps her family's passion for muscle cars alive by buying her own '15 Camaro.
17:00 - 18:00
Overhaulin'
Mustangs and Camels
Series, Reality, How-to, Auto
A decorated 15-year Navy veteran felt unappreciated when she returned from overseas; her partner helped her buy a Mustang to show her how much she is valued.
18:00 - 19:00
Roadworthy Rescues
Gutterball Cutlass
Series, Auto
Derek teams up with his brother Sean to convert a 1966 Oldsmobile F-85 from a wannabe drag racer into a timeless cruiser; it'll take more than a paint job to make this car street-able, as the guys discover the engine is keeping a horrible secret.
19:00 - 20:00
Roadworthy Rescues
Overtime Dually
Series, Auto
Derek Bieri and Dave Chappelle find an old dually among a flock of chickens; with the goal of building this rig into a car-hauling shop truck, Derek sets his sights on major performance upgrades, while Dave gets to work on a custom suspension setup.
20:00 - 21:00
Texas Metal
Ram Tow, '49 Ford Show
Series, Reality, Auto
Bill balances custom and function when he tackles a working 2023 Ram that needs to deliver on the road and stand out at the tow show; a new client plans a surprise customization on her dad's '49 Ford F-1, which is more rust than wrecker.
21:00 - 22:00
Texas Metal
'89 Bronco on Blast
Series, Reality, Auto
Bill Carlton and his interior guru John Burgess are happy to take a trip down memory lane transforming an '89 Bronco II super low and extra loud; the team builds a custom frame for a '49 Ford truck with independent rear suspension.
22:00 - 23:00
Texas Metal
'52 Wrecker Complete
Series, Reality, Auto
Like a lot of kids growing up, one of Bill Carlton's favorite cars was the Pontiac GTO, so he's more than excited to put his spin on a 1968 GTO; one of Ekstensive's biggest builds, the '52 tow truck, finishes super strong.
23:00 - 00:00
Texas Metal
Custom Cut F430 Ferrari
Series, Reality, Auto
It's not every day Ekstensive Metalworks gets to customize a 2005 Ferrari F430, but the entire team must pull out all the stops to make this Italian sports car one of one; the '68 GTO gets a new, handmade coilover suspension setup.