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What Channel Is Discovery Turbo On?

Motor Trend hit the gas and became Discovery Turbo. Here's where to find the newly rebranded channel and watch its biggest automotive coverage.

Discovery Turbo is the new identity for the channel long known as Motor Trend. The rebrand, which officially rolled out in January 2026, brings the network fully under the Discovery umbrella. Despite the new name, its core focus remains entirely intact, delivering the exact same mix of vehicle-focused storytelling, documentaries, and car-centric series that longtime viewers expect.

Historically, the network has been the go-to destination for major endurance racing in the United States, including live coverage of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Although Discovery Turbo’s exact motorsports lineup may vary by region, the channel is still backed by the same parent company that broadcasts Le Mans in most territories worldwide.

Because Discovery Turbo simply took over an existing channel space rather than launching from scratch, its channel number usually hasn’t changed—only the name has. Still, the network might appear differently on your TV guide based on your specific provider, package tier, or whether your lineup has fully updated to reflect the new branding.

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What channel is Discovery Turbo on near me?

Discovery Turbo isn’t on one fixed channel number nationwide. Its placement depends entirely on your TV provider and location, and since it replaced Motor Trend, it typically occupies the same slot the old channel used. If you remember where Motor Trend was in your lineup, that’s almost certainly where Discovery Turbo is now.

To save you the hassle of scrolling endlessly through your on-screen guide, I’ve put together a quick reference list. Below, you’ll find Discovery Turbo channel numbers for major TV providers across the U.S. so you can jump straight into the network’s automotive programming.

Discovery Turbo channel numbers in major U.S. cities

City Cox channel DIRECTV channel DISH channel Optimum channel Spectrum channel Verizon Fios channel Xfinity channel
Albuquerque, NM 281 246 225
Anchorage, AK 281 246 85
Atlanta, GA 281 246 99 844
Austin, TX 281 246 89 84
Bakersfield, CA 281 246 86
Baltimore, MD 281 246 631 870
Boston, MA 281 246 631 839
Bronx, NY 281 246 150 403 631
Brooklyn, NY 281 246 150 403 631
Buffalo, NY 281 246 90 631
Charlotte, NC 281 246 80
Chicago, IL 281 246 205
Cincinnati, OH 281 246 57
Cleveland, OH 92 281 246 93
Colorado Springs, CO 281 246 746
Columbus, OH 281 246 83
Dallas, TX 281 246 89 775
Denver, CO 281 246 663
Detroit, MI 281 246 205
El Paso, TX 281 246 89
Fort Lauderdale, FL 281 246 412
Fort Worth, TX 281 246 775
Fresno, CA 281 246 754
Honolulu, HI 281 246 1332
Houston, TX 281 246 89 670
Indianapolis, IN 281 246 84 1243
Jacksonville, FL 281 246 412
Kansas City, MO 281 246 89 79
Las Vegas, NV 687 281 246
Los Angeles, CA 281 246 79
Louisville, KY 281 246 75
Memphis, TN 281 246 844
Miami, FL 281 246 412
Milwaukee, WI 281 246 81
Minneapolis, MN 281 246 412
Nashville, TN 281 246 1243
New Orleans, LA 732 281 246
New York, NY 281 246 150 403 631
Oklahoma City, OK 81 281 246
Orlando, FL 281 246 1235 412
Philadelphia, PA 281 246 631 870
Phoenix, AZ 77 281 246
Pittsburgh, PA 281 246 631 870
Portland, OR 281 246 711
Sacramento, CA 281 246 754
Salt Lake City, UT 281 246 663
San Antonio, TX 281 246 87
San Diego, CA 735 281 246 74
San Francisco, CA 281 246 754
San Jose, CA 281 246 754
Seattle, WA 281 246 663
St. Louis, MO 281 246 778
St. Paul, MN 281 246 205
Tampa, FL 281 246 1235 412
Tucson, AZ 77 281 246 225
Washington, DC 281 246 631 870

Data effective as of post date.

Find a TV provider with Discovery Turbo

For those outside the cities listed above, there’s a solution. Enter your zip code to pinpoint Discovery Turbo on cable and satellite providers in your town.

Get Discovery Turbo with cable or satellite TV

Discovery Turbo is widely available through most traditional cable and satellite TV providers. If your provider carried Motor Trend before the rebrand, Discovery Turbo is likely already included in your package under the same channel number.

Major providers like Spectrum, Xfinity, DIRECTV, and Verizon Fios typically offer Discovery Turbo as part of their mid-tier or expanded entertainment bundles. Since it usually isn’t offered in basic, entry-level plans, I always recommend checking your provider’s local channel lineup tool using your zip code before signing up.

Provider Type Price Discovery Turbo Details
Cox Cable $20.00–$184.00/mo. View Plans for Cox

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DIRECTV Satellite $89.99–$169.99/mo. View Plans for DIRECTV

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DISH Satellite $89.99–$119.99/mo. View Plans for DISH

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Optimum Cable $15.00–$140.00/mo. View Plans for Optimum

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Spectrum Cable $40.00–$110.00/mo. Check Availability

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Verizon Fios Cable $105.00–$149.00/mo. View Plans for Verizon

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Xfinity Cable $55.00–$125.00/mo. View Plans for Xfinity

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Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Get Discovery Turbo with a live TV streaming service

If you’ve moved away from traditional cable, you can still watch Discovery Turbo through several live TV streaming services. Popular platforms like Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV typically include Discovery’s family of channels, and Discovery Turbo has replaced Motor Trend in those same channel lineups.

Availability depends on the service and subscription plan. But in most cases, Discovery Turbo appears in standard channel bundles rather than requiring a specialized sports add-on. That makes it easier to access than premium networks, which are often locked behind higher-tier packages.

Provider Type Price Discovery Turbo Details
DIRECTV Streaming $89.99–$169.99/mo. View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM

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Frndly TV Streaming $6.99–$11.99/mo. View Plans for Frndly TV

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Fubo Streaming $14.99–$94.99/mo. View Plans for FuboTV

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Hulu + Live TV Streaming $88.99–$99.99/mo. View Plans for Hulu

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Philo Streaming $33.00/mo. View Plans for Philo

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Sling TV Streaming $19.99–$60.99/mo. View Plans for Sling TV

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YouTube TV Streaming $82.99/mo. View Plans for YouTube TV

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Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Stream on demand with Discovery+

The Discovery Plus logo on a dark blue background.

Discovery Turbo doesn’t currently offer a standalone, direct-to-consumer subscription the way some sports networks do. Instead, you can stream most on-demand Discovery Turbo content on Discovery+.

If your goal is to catch specific shows rather than watch the channel live, the Discovery+ library can be a useful supplement. HBO Max also offers much of the same on-demand content. But the expected split of Warner Bros. Discovery in mid-2026 will likely reduce the amount of Discovery content on HBO Max.

Additionally, the channel’s live feed and on-demand programming are typically tied to your existing TV provider login. If you already get Discovery Turbo through a live TV provider, you can sign in to the Discovery GO app or website to stream shows at no extra cost.

What’s on Discovery Turbo?

Discovery Turbo is built for viewers who care about how machines work, not just how they look. The network is packed with automotive-focused programming covering everything from classic vehicle restoration and performance tuning to engineering deep dives and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

While live racing events are occasionally featured, Discovery Turbo is primarily a destination for anyone fascinated by custom builds, speed, and the culture of machines. Here’s a quick look at some of the shows you’ll find on the network.

Popular shows on Discovery Turbo

  • “All Girls Garage”
  • “Bitchin’ Rides”
  • “Build for Off Road”
  • “Car Fix”
  • “Fastest Cars in the Dirty South”
  • “Garage Squad”
  • “Graveyard Carz”
  • “Iron Resurrection”
  • “My Classic Car”
  • “Roadkill”
  • “Roadworthy Rescues”
  • “Shorty’s Dream Shop”
  • “Texas Metal”
  • “Wheeler Dealers”

Discovery Turbo channel FAQ

What happened to the Motor Trend channel?

Warner Bros. Discovery rebranded the Motor Trend TV network to Discovery Turbo on January 9, 2026. This shift came roughly 13 months after Hearst Communications acquired the Motor Trend Group and most of its media assets from WBD.

What's the cheapest way to get Discovery Turbo?

The most affordable way to watch Discovery Turbo live is through a budget-friendly live TV streaming service. Philo is currently the absolute cheapest option at just $33.00/mo., while Sling TV's Orange plan is another low-cost alternative that includes the network alongside sports channels.

Can I get Discovery Turbo as a standalone subscription?

No, the live Discovery Turbo channel isn't available as its own standalone subscription in the U.S. Instead, you'll need a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming package to watch it live. But you can stream its on-demand content directly through a standalone Discovery+ subscription.

Is Discovery Turbo on Amazon Prime Video?

Discovery Turbo isn't a live linear channel on Amazon Prime Video. But you can stream the channel's automotive programming on demand via Prime Video with the Discovery+ channel add-on.

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