# MotorTrend

> Enjoy the latest car news, a comprehensive buyer's guide & digital magazines.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ten.mtodplay](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ten.mtodplay)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ten.mtodplay`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hearst Communications, Inc.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 1,479,129
- **Rating:** 4.32 / 5 (26,383 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-19
- **First published:** 2016-05-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ten.mtodplay)
- **Website:** [https://www.motortrend.com/plus](https://www.motortrend.com/plus)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.motortrend.com/privacy-policy](https://www.motortrend.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Discover the ultimate destination for automotive enthusiasts with the MotorTrend Chrome extension. Stay ahead of the curve by accessing the latest automotive news, in-depth car reviews, and industry insights directly from your browser. Whether you are researching your next vehicle or simply passionate about cars, MotorTrend offers a comprehensive buyer's guide filled with detailed specs and reviews to help you make informed decisions.

Celebrate MotorTrend's 75th Anniversary by exploring an extensive digital archive featuring over 70 years of MotorTrend and HOT ROD magazines. The user-friendly interface allows seamless navigation to video content, breaking news, and the MotorTrend Marketplace, where you can browse vehicle listings. Download the MotorTrend extension to fuel your passion for automobiles with rich content and expert information all in one place.

## Rankings

- #54,403 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.ten.mtodplay.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

MotorTrend offers strong automotive news and a growing library, including magazines, and many users enjoy the content when the app works. However, frequent and widespread issues undermine the value: popular shows like Roadkill have been canceled, on-demand viewing is limited, and updates have removed features and caused bugs. Users also report difficult cancellation, subscription concerns, and streaming/reliability problems. The core content is praised, but usability, access, and content strategy frustrations dominate.

### Pros

- Nice automotive news
- Amazing way to stay connected and updated with the car world
- Updated content library includes Hot Rod magazines plus 27 other magazines
- Love it (when it works)

### Cons

- Roadkill and other popular shows canceled/removed
- Content is largely scheduled/on-demand viewing is not possible (no easy way to watch what you want)
- Recent updates removed features (search, favorites) and introduced bugs (app instability, audio echo)
- Difficulty canceling subscription / perceived poor value
- Streaming reliability issues and perceived corporate greed (content moved to off-peak hours)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ten.mtodplay)