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Discovery Turbo (Indian TV Channel)
Discovery Turbo is an Indian male-oriented factual television channel devoted to programming regarding cars, bikes, boats, and planes. The channel is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery India , Warner Bros. Discovery. The channel was launched in January 2010 replacing Discovery Real Time and was later converted into a men's only channel on 1 December 2014. History The channel was launched on 25 January 2010 along with Discovery Science (Indian TV channel), Discovery Science. Programming This is a list of programs broadcast by Discovery Turbo * ''A Bike is Born'' * ''The AA Torque Show'' * ''Air Dogs'' * ''Airplane Repo'' * ''American Icon: The Hot Rod'' * ''American Chopper'' * ''American Hot Rod'' * ''American Trucker'' * ''Auto Trader (Television Programme), Auto Trader'' * ''Bangla Bangers'' * ''Beetle Crisis'' * ''Biker Build-Off'' * ''British Biker Build-Off'' * ''Campervan Crisis'' * ''Car Crazy Central'' * ''Car Science'' * ''Carfellas'' * ''Chasing Classic Cars'' * ''Chop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1080i
In high-definition television (HDTV) and video display technology, 1080i is a video display format with 1080 lines of vertical resolution and Interlaced video, interlaced scanning method. This format was once a standard in HDTV. It was particularly used for broadcast television because it can deliver high-resolution images without needing excessive bandwidth. This format is used in the SMPTE 292M standard. Definition The number "1080" in 1080i refers to the number of horizontal lines that make up the vertical resolution of the display. Each of these lines contributes to the overall detail and clarity of the image. The letter "i" stands for Interlaced video, interlaced. This is a technique where the image is not displayed all at once. Instead, the frame is split into two fields. One field contains the odd-numbered lines, and the other field contains the even-numbered lines. These fields are displayed in rapid succession, giving the appearance of a full image to the human eye. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Hot Rod
''American Hot Rod'' is a reality television series that originally aired between 2004 and 2007 on TLC and Discovery Channel. The series followed car designer Boyd Coddington and his crew as they built hot rods and custom vehicles at his wheel and car shop in La Habra, California. The show was known for its frequent rows and bust-ups, and a high staff turnover rate. Some crew members went to work for '' Overhaulin'''s Chip Foose, a former partner of Coddington's, for a more relaxed environment; even Coddington's own son could not work there for long. The series ended when Coddington died, following complications from surgery, in February 2008. The car shop closed on June 20, 2008. Custom cars built during the series included the "Alumatub", a '61 Impala Bubbletop, a '63 Chevy Corvette Stingray, and a '42 Woodie. In July 2007, the shop made an Elvis Tribute Car, a modified 1957 pink Cadillac, sponsored by Reese's. Hot rod shop * Boyd Coddington: shop owner, died suddenly on F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monster Garage
''Monster Garage'' is an American reality television series that aired on the Discovery Channel and hosted by Jesse James (television personality), Jesse James. Each episode was an hour in length and was conceived and produced (along with James) by Thom Beers. The show premiered on June 23, 2002 and concluded on June 12, 2006. On February 24, 2020, it was announced that the series will be revived and premiere in 2020 on TLC (TV network), TLC. This was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It premiered on Discovery, Inc.'s new streaming service Discovery+ on launch day, January 4, 2021. Premise A team of five people with mechanical, fabricating, or modifying expertise was assembled to modify a vehicle into a "monster machine." On the show this generally meant making one vehicle that could transform into another such as a PT Cruiser which could change into a wood chipper, or a school bus which transformed into a pontoon boat. Occasionally vehicles were modified so as to hide non ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aviators
An aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls. Some other aircrew members, such as navigators or flight engineers, are also considered aviators because they are involved in operating the aircraft's navigation and engine systems. Other aircrew members, such as drone operators, flight attendants, mechanics and ground crew, are not classified as aviators. In recognition of the pilots' qualifications and responsibilities, most militaries and many airlines worldwide award aviator badges to their pilots. Definition The first recorded use of the term ''aviator'' (''aviateur'' in French) was in 1887, as a variation of ''aviation'', from the Latin ''avis'' (meaning ''bird''), coined in 1863 by in ''Aviation Ou Navigation Aérienne'' ("Aviation or Air Navigation"). The term ''aviatrix'' (''aviatrice'' in French), now archaic, was formerly used for a female pilot. The term ''aviator'' (''aviateur'' in F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Coast Customs
West Coast Customs (abbreviated by the company as WCC) is an automobile repair shop focusing on the Custom car, customization of vehicles. It was started by co-founders Ryan Friedlinghaus and Quinton Dodson circa 1994. According to Friedlinghaus, he began the business with a Seed money, $5,000 loan from his grandfather, but other sources claim that he raised the seed money for the business while working at his father's liquor store. Owing to the patronage of celebrities such as Shaquille O'Neal and Sean Combs, along with appearances in the reality television programs ''Pimp My Ride'' and ''Street Customs'', the company has gained a high degree of notoriety and has become a multimillion-dollar business. Besides celebrities, West Coast Customs has also created vehicles for global brands such as Virgin Media, Virgin, Nintendo, and Microsoft. It is frequently characterized as one of the best custom car shops in the United States. However, the company has also at times been accused of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Biker Build-Off
''Biker Build-Off'' is a reality television series for the Discovery Channel. Created and narrated by Thom Beers, the series was originally conceived as a single special called ''The Great Biker Build-Off''. The show proved so popular that more episodes were produced in succeeding years, to the point that it was turned into a regular series (and its name shortened to just ''Biker Build-Off'') in 2005. Premise of the Show Two reputed custom motorcycle builders from different parts of the country—usually with very different styles of building—each build a unique custom bike in their respective style, pitting their teams and expertise against each other to see who is the better builder. Format ''Biker Build-Off'' was originally an irregularly-grouped series (termed "rounds") of contests that spanned a calendar year. The original ''Great Biker Build-Off'' was a single competition. In 2003, the second round had three contests, and the third round (2004) had six. In 2005, the progr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fifth Gear
''Fifth Gear'' is a British motoring television magazine series which has been broadcast since 2002. Originally shown on Channel 5 from 2002 to 2011 (and branded as ''5th Gear'' until 2005), it began as a continuation of the original version of the BBC show '' Top Gear'', which ran from 1977 until being cancelled in 2001. It moved to the Discovery Channel in 2012, then in 2015 to History; since 2018 it has been broadcast on Quest. The show is currently presented by Vicki Butler-Henderson and Jason Plato, with Rory Reid, Grace Webb and Jimmy de Ville featuring in some episodes. Its former presenters include Quentin Willson, Adrian Simpson, Jonny Smith, former racing driver Tiff Needell and '' Car SOS'' host Tim Shaw. History ''Fifth Gear'' was first broadcast on 8 April 2002, featuring the same format and many of the same presenters, including Willson, Needell, Butler-Henderson and Simpson, as the BBC's ''Top Gear''. Channel 5 originally wanted to carry on using the ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fast N' Loud
''Fast N' Loud'' is a reality-styled Discovery Channel TV show featuring Richard Rawlings and his crew from the Dallas, Texas-based Gas Monkey Garage as they search for tired and run-down cars, and restore them for profit. The show was successful in its first season. The show also has a spin-off show called '' Misfit Garage'' and '' Fast N' Loud: Demolition Theater'' in which Richard and other employees, and also the "victims" of the same clip watch these with their comments Rawlings, along with former GMG mechanic Aaron Kaufman, were invited to participate in a motorcycle build-off with long-established bike builders Orange County Choppers, Paul Jr. Designs, and Jesse James. Rawlings and Kaufman came in second to Paul Jr. with James coming in third. ''Fast N' Loud'' is produced for Discovery by Pilgrim Studios, with Craig Piligian and Eddie Rohwedder serving as executive producers. On June 19, 2019, the 15th season was announced to premiere on July 8, 2019. Season 16 was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chasing Classic Cars
''Chasing Classic Cars'' is a US television documentary series presented by Wayne Carini of F-40 Motorsports and produced by Clint Stinchcomb. It looks at classic cars from all eras, focusing on finding and getting cars running, with the option of restoration and a likely sale. The series is aired on Motor Trend ''Motor Trend'' is an American automobile magazine. It first appeared in September 1949, and designated the first Car of the Year, also in 1949. Petersen Publishing Company in Los Angeles published ''Motor Trend'' until 1998, when it was sold .... The series shows the restoration and auction process, and not all projects are financially successful. It has featured cars which have not previously been shown in public for decades. Episodes References External links * {{IMDb title, tt1357604, Chasing Classic Cars 2000s American documentary television series 2010s American documentary television series 2008 American television series debuts 2021 American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Car Crazy
''Car Crazy'' (Hungarian: ''Kár a benzinért'') is a 1965 Hungarian musical comedy film directed by Frigyes Bán and starring Sándor Pécsi, Imre Sinkovits and Tamás Major. Rîpeanu p.59 It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Budapest and on location around Lake Balaton and the resort town of Lillafüred. The film's sets were designed by the art director László Duba. Cast * Sándor Pécsi as Balogh Imre * Imre Sinkovits as Gál * Dezsö Garas as Zalai * Tamás Major as Igazgató * János Horkay as Gépkocsi eladója * Alfonzó as Polacsek * Itala Békés as Szomszéd * Mari Szemes as Baloghné * Márta Fónay as Szomszéd * Zsuzsa Csala as Szomszéd * Zoltán Basilides as Szomszéd * Ildikó Sólyom as Gálné * Antal Farkas as Teherautó soför * Ferenc Kállai as Tengõdi * Éva Vass as Paál Gabi * Sándor Suka as Vizsgabiztos * Gábor Kiss as Rendõr * László Bánhidi as Boldizsár * Endre Csonka as Taxis * László Keleti as Utas * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Biker Build-Off
British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. * British national identity, the characteristics of British people and culture * British English, the English language as spoken and written in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and, more broadly, throughout the British Isles * Celtic Britons, an ancient ethno-linguistic group * Brittonic languages, a branch of the Insular Celtic language family (formerly called British) ** Common Brittonic, an ancient language Other uses *People or things associated with: ** Great Britain, an island ** British Isles, an island group ** United Kingdom, a sovereign state ** British Empire, a historical global colonial empire ** Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) ** United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1922) * British Raj, colonial India under the British Empire * British Hong Kong, colonial Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biker Build-Off
''Biker Build-Off'' is a reality television series for the Discovery Channel. Created and narrated by Thom Beers, the series was originally conceived as a single special called ''The Great Biker Build-Off''. The show proved so popular that more episodes were produced in succeeding years, to the point that it was turned into a regular series (and its name shortened to just ''Biker Build-Off'') in 2005. Premise of the Show Two reputed custom motorcycle builders from different parts of the country—usually with very different styles of building—each build a unique custom bike in their respective style, pitting their teams and expertise against each other to see who is the better builder. Format ''Biker Build-Off'' was originally an irregularly-grouped series (termed "rounds") of contests that spanned a calendar year. The original ''Great Biker Build-Off'' was a single competition. In 2003, the second round had three contests, and the third round (2004) had six. In 2005, the progr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
