Automotive enthusiasts are a diverse breed. Some want to spend all day under the hood tinkering with the engine, while others dream of driving supercars around a track. Regardless of your exact passion for cars, here are the best YouTube channels for car nuts.
1. Motor Trend Channel
Motor Trend Channel is probably the most well-known YouTube channel for automotive enthusiasts; it is an offshoot from the popular car magazine which has been in print since the late 1940s.
After a slow start, the channel is now extraordinarily popular. More than 5 million subscribers tune in to watch reviews, track days, fix-’em-ups, classic cars, interviews, and other engaging car videos.
To see the essence of what the channel is all about, head straight to its Special Events playlist. The incredible Roadkill series is also great viewing.
2. Mighty Car Mods
Mighty Car Mods started life as a small-time channel recorded on the driveway of the host’s mom.
Today, the two Australian presenters, Marty and Moog, take their viewers through a catalog of mods and upgrades that they perform on cars in their garage.
And if you want to have a go at some DIY and are feeling confident, many of the upgrades they do are easy enough to do yourself at home. You don’t need to hire expensive outside help to replicate their results.
3. EVO
Evo Magazine is essentially the Motor Trend of Europe; it is famous for its focus on the world’s most exotic and powerful cars.
This is the place to go if you want to watch in-depth reviews of the latest Ferraris or Porsches, or want to watch comparisons of high-end supercars.
4. RegularCars
Of course, most of us aren’t fortunate enough to be able to own a Ferrari or Lamborghini. We need to settle for slightly less luxurious models.
If you’re in the new market for a new car, but the latest and greatest designs are out of your range, RegularCars is the channel for you.
They review such “classics” as a 1994 Nissan Altima, a 1997 Volvo 850, and a 1990 Buick Estate Wagon.
There is also a regular podcast and an occasional bit of Top Gear-esque fun.
5. Doug DeMuro
Doug DeMuro reviews luxury cars that don’t necessarily take a lifetime of saving to buy. We’re talking about a Mercedes or BMW rather than a Bugatti or Ferrari.
He occasionally reviews popular consumer cars. For example, he recently looked at 2019’s newly redesigned Toyota RAV4; it’s one of the most popular vehicles in North America and Europe.
The entire channel is underpinned by Doug’s impressive knowledge and easy presenting style. A few hours can slide by before you even realize it.
6. Carwow
Carwow’s bread and butter is in-depth reviews. The reviews are serious and factual; they are designed to help you simplify the choices you’re faced with when you hit the dealerships.
If you head to Carwow’s playlist section, you’ll find all the reviews neatly organized. There are playlists for family cars, small cars, seven-seaters, SUVs, and so on.
The channel also has a fair amount of fun content. The drag races—in which regular cars are pitted against each other—are always worth watching.
7. Jay Leno’s Garage
Jay Leno has a massive collection of cars that includes some of the rarest and most exotic models in the world.
His YouTube channel, though hardly the place to turn for journalism, highlights these cars with reasonably entertaining commentary and clear high-definition footage. This is the channel to visit if you just want to stare slack-jawed at beautiful automobiles.
8. The Hoonigans
Does loud music make your driving worse? Can you power slide if your car is fitted with plywood wheels? And can you use a go-kart engine to turn your bed into a roadworthy vehicle?
These are some of the all-important questions asked on The Hoonigans channel. It’s all very light-hearted, making this channel a fun watch even if you’re not a petrol head.
If you want even more Hoonigan action, check out the Hoonigan Bonus and Hoonigan Project Cars sister channels.
9. Carfection
Like so many of the best YouTube channels for cars, Carfection primarily focuses on expensive luxury cars.
However, what makes the channel so compelling is the way it tells the behind-the-scenes stories and histories of the cars themselves. We especially liked the detailed look at the engineering behind the Brabham BT62.
You can expect a new video every couple of days.
10. Autocar
Autocar is a U.K. publication that competes directly with the aforementioned Evo, which means it focuses on high-end sports cars and supercars.
The channel is a bit more playful, however. It performs unusual comparisons you won’t find on Evo, and there’s a rather humorous “Will it Drift” series that includes U.K. taxis and funeral hearses among its line-up.
11. Saabkyle04
With 1.2 million subscribers, the oddly-named Saabkyle04 channel is one of the most popular automotive YouTube channels.
Most of the videos include some form of project-based tinkering, whether that’s swapping out an engine, replacing shock absorbers, or doing a “teardown” on an entire van.
You will also find a smattering of reviews and other content.
12. Idiots on Wheels
We end with a bit of fun. Idiots of Wheels is a YouTube channel about all the ridiculous things that happen on our roads.
From people running through red lights in front of the police to crashes caused by someone looking at their phone while driving, the channel is a daily reminder of why you need to be hyper-vigilant every time you get behind the wheel.
Share Your Favorite YouTube Channels for Car Nuts
In this article we’ve listed some of the best YouTube channels for car nuts, but there are lots more that could be added to the list. Feel free to share your favorite YouTube channels for auto enthusiasts in the comments below.
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