MotorWeek 1981
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- October 15, 1981
- Last Aired
- July 3, 2026
- Format
- 20 seasons · 765 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~280.5 hours (22 min/ep)
- Networks
- MotorTrend, Velocity, Speed
- Where to Stream
- PBS, PBS Living Amazon Channel, Thirteen
What is MotorWeek?
MotorWeek is an American automotive television series that first premiered on October 15, 1981. Recognized as television’s longest-running automotive series, the program functions as a weekly magazine focused on the car industry.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 765
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 15, 1981
- Last aired
- Jul 3, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- MotorTrend, Velocity, Speed, PBS
- Genres
- News, Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 6 votes
- Format
- 20 seasons · 765 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~22 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Networks
- MotorTrend, Velocity, Speed, PBS
Where to watch in United States
Stream
PBS
PBS Living Amazon Channel
ThirteenFree
PBS
WETA+With ads
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Plex
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
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Tubi TV
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MotorWeek is an American automotive television series that first premiered on October 15, 1981. Recognized as television’s longest-running automotive series, the program functions as a weekly magazine focused on the car industry. The show is hosted by automotive journalist John H. and is classified as a news and documentary program. As an award-winning production, MotorWeek provides viewers with unbiased, consumer-oriented automotive news. In addition to general industry updates, the series features various stories on related topics. The program has maintained a consistent presence in television broadcasting since its debut in 1981. By offering a blend of consumer advice and feature reporting, the series serves as a resource for those interested in the automotive world. The show is rated TV-G, reflecting its nature as a program suitable for a general audience. Through its decades of operation, the series has continued to deliver its signature format of news and in-depth automotive features to its viewers.
Should you watch it?
“This long-running automotive magazine series delivers consumer-focused car news and feature stories each week.”
- unbiased automotive reporting
- comprehensive consumer advice
- niche subject matter
Watch it if you are interested in automotive news and consumer-oriented car reporting.
The program is rated TV-G and is suitable for general audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When did MotorWeek premiere?
The series premiered on October 15, 1981.
What is the format of the show?
It is a weekly automotive magazine featuring news and related stories.
Who hosts the program?
The program is hosted by automotive journalist John H.
Is the show still running?
It is television's longest-running automotive series.
What is the show's rating?
The program is rated TV-G.
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