Hot Prime-Time Television Line-Up For Motor Fans
Petrolheads throughout New Zealand will be better served than ever before with an impressive line-up of prime-time
weekend motor shows.
Triangle Television's Auckland channel along with nationwide Stratos Television (Freeview 21 and Sky 89) have packaged
the popular 4WD TV, CRUIZIN', and DRIVE IT! programmes into prime-time offerings that will screen every Friday through
Sunday.
Stratos Television Chief Executive Officer Jim Blackman says: "These programmes make Triangle Television and Stratos the
leading choice for the dedicated car enthusiast by offering the best and most diverse motoring programmes ever offered
in New Zealand in prime time".
>From the smell of leather in luxury limousines to the polish and chrome of unique and rare hot rods, and the
down-and-dirty of off-roading in 4WD vehicles, these shows have it all and more!
Australian-made 4WD TV, which already has a good following in New Zealand, won the "most popular programme" vote for
three consecutive years across the Tasman, and regularly attracts half a million Australian viewers. The show covers all
aspects of four-wheeling and, as a bonus, showcases New Zealand and Australian bands by using their locally-produced
music to accompany the action.
CRUIZIN' caters for lovers of hot rods, custom-mades, American cars, classics, muscle cars and street machines. The
programme has been running for nine years and features hot rod motoring events from all over the world, as well as
interviews with the owners, builders and creators of these magnificent collectible vehicles.
DRIVE IT! - smart, stylish and chic, this programme gives the European perspective of the international car market and
is the latest automotive offering from German broadcaster Deutsche Welle. The programme takes a critical look at new
models on the market, draws independent comparisons between makes and models, and highlights strengths and weaknesses
that are revealed during test drives. The show also reviews the latest motoring technologies and acknowledges motoring
history with a section devoted to vintage cars.
These programmes will also screen on Triangle Television in Wellington on a different schedule.
4WD TV:
Stratos Television Saturdays 9.30pm
Triangle Television Auckland Fridays 9pm
CRUIZIN':
Stratos Television Sundays 9.30pm (except April 13) and 11.30pm
Triangle Television Auckland Saturdays 9pm
DRIVE IT!:
Stratos Television (starts April 25) Fridays 7.30pm
Triangle Television Auckland: Commences April 25
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