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Car History

Motorvision

Motorvision opens the doors to the "Hall of Fame" of automotive history, following the legacy of iconic car brands. We trace the journey of the legendary Porsche 911, experience thrilling motorsport events, relive exciting rallies with Walter Röhrl, and conquer Pike’s Peak in an Audi Quattro.

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20 episodes
Updated March 6

Episodes20

March 6 · 23 min
Nissan
The Nissan car brand emerged from the ruins of the Second World War and took on the then market leaders in Japan, GM and Ford. In the meantime, Nissan has risen to become a global player with a focus on practical and affordable cars.
February 27 · 26 min
Ferruccio Lamborghini
In 1964, tractor manufacturer Ferruccio Lamborghini decided to build the best sports cars in the world in the tranquil town of Sant'Agata Bolognese. - A bold undertaking, only a few kilometres away from Ferrari.
February 20 · 26 min
40 Years BMW Art Cars
No matter whether it's the BMW M1, the Le Mans prototype or the M3 GT2 - the BMW Art Cars designed by world-famous artists Andy Warhol, Roy Liechtenstein, Frank Stella or Jeff Koons, are the most extraordinary cars in the history of Le Mans.
February 13 · 26 min
Mercedes - Dawn of a Global Brand
After the Second World War, Mercedes-Benz vehicles quickly became the epitome of status, quality, performance and comfort once again - from the 300SL Gullwing, the W 110/111 "tail fin" and from the A- to the S-Class.
February 6 · 26 min
Mercedes - Beginning of a Success Story
In the first part of the Mercedes-Benz company history, we look at the history of Carl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler and Mercedes, from the first Patent-Motorwagen to the dream cars of the 1930s, the Mercedes 500K and the 770.
January 30 · 26 min
Mercedes Motorsport: 120 years of Motorsport
Mercedes-Benz is the most successful automobile brand in motorsport. From the world's first car race in 1894 to today's Formula 1, Mercedes has been winning races all over the world for over 120 years. We look back at the company's long racing history.
January 23 · 26 min
Mercedes Motorsport: The New Silver Arrows
From the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL AMG to the DTM, from Le Mans to Indianapolis, from the classic Silver Arrows to the Formula 1 World Championship. We shed light on the return of the new Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows to racing.
January 16 · 26 min
Mercedes Motorsport: Rallye Years
Mercedes-Benz once dominated the rally scene with the 180D or the 220 and 300SE touring saloons. In the 1960s and 70s, the company used rallying for testing because the use of near-production vehicles was mandatory there.
January 9 · 26 min
Mercedes Motorsport: The Return of the Silver Arrows
After the Second World War, the silver of the Mercedes racing cars quickly becomes the colour of the winners again. In the slipstream of their own myth, the second-generation Silver Arrows go from victory to victory.
January 2 · 26 min
Mercedes Motorsport: The Silver Arrows
The second part of our series on Mercedes Motorsport covers the comeback of Mercedes after the accident at Le Mans, the beginnings in rallying in the 1960s, the countless successes in the DTM up to the Formula 1 World Championships.
Dec 26, 2025 · 26 min
Mercedes Motorsport: Beginning of an Era
Power, passion, pole position - Mercedes-Benz has been writing motorsport history for 120 years. The list of successes of the brand with the star is long. As early as 1894, at the first motor race, a Daimler and a Benz competed.
Dec 19, 2025 · 26 min
Opel Racing
Whether with their rocket vehicles or their Ascona or Calibra car models, racing has been closely associated with the Opel brand for over 100 years. Just two years after the start of car production, the first Opel won a race in 1901.
Dec 12, 2025 · 26 min
The History of Volkswagen, Part 2
At the beginning of the 1970s, Volkswagen is in crisis. The company has no answer to the oil crisis and no successor to the Beetle. It was only with the new generation Passat and Golf cars that Volkswagen returned to the fast lane. Part 2 of 2.
Dec 5, 2025 · 25 min
The History of Volkswagen, Part 1
The history of Volkswagen begins in 1936 with the Beetle. The iconic small car becomes a propaganda object, a million-seller and a film star. But Volkswagen was almost too late in building a modern successor, and the company went into crisis. Part 1 of 2.
Nov 28, 2025 · 26 min
Jaguar Racing
From the very beginning, Jaguar's sports and racing cars have been tailor-made for top speeds. Whether Le Mans, Daytona or the Monte Carlo Rally, Jaguar dominated and shaped international motorsport for many years.
Nov 21, 2025 · 26 min
The History of Jaguar
Jaguar company founder Sir William Lyons built his first automobile in 1931. Only a few years later, the Jaguar SS 100 appeared, a sports car that was superior to all others. Since then, every Jaguar has fascinated with its power, dynamics and elegance.
Nov 14, 2025 · 27 min
Porsche at Le Mans
Porsche has competed in the 24-hour Le Mans classic every year since 1951. The company's prototypes have won 18 times - more often than the vehicles of any other manufacturer in the history of this racing series.
Nov 7, 2025 · 24 min
Ford - Two Countries, One History
Few manufacturers have been as active in the USA and Europe as early as Ford - and with success. While the Mustang thrilled American youth, the Capri turned the heads of Europeans.
Oct 30, 2025 · 26 min
Ford - The Beginning of the Modern Era
Henry Ford paved the way for the automotive revolution at the beginning of the 20th century. With the Ford Model T, the company conquered not only the USA but the whole world and made its inventor one of the richest men.
Oct 23, 2025 · 26 min
Auto Union
In 1932, the economic crisis led to the merger of the Horch, DKW, Audi and Wanderer brands under the name Auto Union, the second largest German car manufacturer at the time, which made motor sport history with the famous Silver Arrow racing cars.