/GNITION revs up to DStv channel 265

With the move comes four new hours of programming every weekend including what is claimed to be some of the best motoring content from around the globe. Since its launch on 11 October last year, /GNITION has offered car fanatics a two hour loop of viewing every Saturday and Sunday on DStv 412.

The one-hour car magazine programme hosted by Marius Roberts will become known as /GNITION GT, and will continue to offer petrol heads a good dose of what's new on the South African vehicle market. More local motoring comes in the form of Great Treks, a half hour programme hosted by Morgan Naidu that shows viewers the gentle and not-so-gentle side of 4x4'ing.

“Our local content has been well received by viewers and the industry alike,” says executive producer of the programme, Lindsay Vine.

Classic car buffs will want to tune in to Great Cars, a series which tracks some of the legendary marques of the 21st century. Those with a particular penchant for Ferrari will not want to miss Ferrari Legends and Passions, which sees some of the most iconic cars from the prancing horse stable being sold on auction at the home of the brand in Maranello.

For tuners and pimpers, there's War of the Wheels, a popular reality show that pits two teams against each other in a bid to makeover vehicles ranging from Golf GTi's to Mustangs and Chevy's - even a 1969 Pontiac Firebird gets the full treatment. On the Edge provides something for the motorsport fans.

The final cog in the new /GNITION wheel is Carbon Black Millionaires Club - an adrenalin filled look at the lives of the fast and filthy rich.

“We've got big plans for the programme. South Africans are car crazy and we're taking the gap. Our aim is a 24/7 channel which captures the dreams and imagination of every driver,” says Vernon Matzopoulos, head of channel.

/GNITION will begin broadcasting on DStv Channel 265 from 4 July. Programming runs in a six hour loop from 6am on Saturday until midnight on Sunday.

Visit www.ignitiontv.co.za for more information and full broadcast schedule.