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in 2010. ''Motorz'' began life as "Truckblog TV", named after the Truckblog.com website which Chris Duke started in 2004. In September 2008 the name of the series was changed to ''Motorz'' to attract a larger audience and brand the series independently, separate from Truckblog. During its eleven year lifespan, ''Motorz'' helped automotive enthusiasts learn more about how to maintain their vehicles and install aftermarket products such as exhaust kits, air intake kits, suspension kits,

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s, mobile electronics, performance accessories, and more on a varying range of cars and pickup trucks. Actress Olivia Korte joined the cast as the "Motorz Girl" for season five, and was replaced by actress Brigitte Patton beginning with season six. In this co-starring role, she helps describe the tools needed for the job, along with host Chris Duke. Halfway through season six, the role of the Motorz Girl was phased out. Alan Taylor contributed to the show,Alan Taylor Joins Motorz TV As Co-Host
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Programming segments

*Installation: Automotive maintenance/product installation segment. *Partz: New products feature. *Letterz: Viewer questions answered. *Ridez: Viewer rides profiled. *Tipz: Automotive "quick tips".

Timeline

Season 1 premiered on the

May 9, 2008.
Season 2 premiered on the

January 9, 2009.
Season 3 premiered on MavTV February 7, 2010.
Season 4 premiered on MavTV July 4, 2010.
Season 5 premiered on

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September 18, 2011.
Season 6 premiered on

in August 2013.
Season 7 premiered on

, in September 2015. Season 8 premiered on

, in February 2018.

External links

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References

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