MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, announced today the brand’sMotorTrend FAST TV will now be available on the free global streaming media app Plex in India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom, in addition to the United States and Canada. This marks the first international launch into overseas markets for MotorTrend FAST TV as part of the next phase of expanded distribution.
Millions of new viewers will have access to enjoy MotorTrend’s streaming, free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) content without a subscription through Plex starting today. Plex users can stream MotorTrend FAST TV on almost any device including Apple and Android mobile phones and tablets, Smart TVs and gaming consoles.
“MotorTrend understands that the love of cars is a shared experience that transcends cultures and international borders, and we’re excited to expand our distribution into international markets with our partners at Plex,” said Mark Jocson, Head of Distribution, MotorTrend Group. “The ease of non-subscription streaming and our fun and informative shows celebrating car culture are universally engaging. MotorTrend FAST TV’s success across North America has shown us that our automotive content is resonating with fans, and we’re confident international audiences are going to love it, too.”
The FAST channel, MotorTrend FAST TV, streams MotorTrend’s most popular shows such as ROADKILL, BITCHIN’ RIDES and TEXAS METAL, online without a subscription. Additionally, weekends on MotorTrend FAST TV are for ROADKILL, a truly one-of-a-kind programming block that is dedicated entirely to MotorTrend’s #1 digital series and the shows it has inspired. Saturdays and Sundays are for two of MotorTrend’s most popular experts, David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan, who specialize in automotive chaos theory—brilliant execution of bad ideas involving all manner of muscle cars, 4x4s and/or hot rods. The weekend also features the popular spinoff FASTER WITH FINNEGAN.
“Expanding the availability of MotorTrend FAST TV to Plex users across the globe enables millions of new viewers can easily enjoy MotorTrend’s fun and informative shows that celebrate car culture, and builds upon our commitment to providing our users with the best possible content,” said Shawn Eldridge, Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Content, Plex.
MotorTrend FAST TV is currently also available on platforms including Amazon Freevee, Samsung TV Plus, Vizio and Xumo. More FAST providers will be announced soon.
