Roadkill is an automotive-themed internet show produced by the MotorTrend Group. It was hosted by former Hot Rod Magazine editor David Freiburger and former technical staff editor Mike Finnegan. Roadkill was primarily filmed in Southern California, with other episodes taking place across the United States, Canada and Australia.
Roadkill aired on YouTube from 2012 until March 2018, when the program moved exclusively to MotorTrend On Demand. It is currently available on Discovery+.
In 2015, the show was sponsored by the American automaker Dodge.
In August 2015 it was announced that TEN: The Enthusiast Network would be publishing a quarterly magazine titled Roadkill Magazine. On 12 January 2018, Mike Finnegan announced on The Kibbe and Finnegan Show that Roadkill Magazine had ceased publishing.The Kibbe and Finnegan Show EP. 56 "To Catch A Duke" http://www.themusclecarplace.com/kf-show-56
In November 2024 it was announced that due to the closure of MotorTrend Productions, "Roadkill" and its spinoff shows would not be renewed for additional seasons.
Cast
Main
David Freiburger: has spent the vast majority of his career working for the various brands now owned by Motor Trend Group. Mike Finnegan: employed by Motor Trend Group since 2009. He was also a staff editor at Hot Rod magazine.
Featured
Lucky Costa: co-host of Hot Rod Garage. He appeared previously on the Chip Foose show Overhaulin'. Lucky is called in when a vehicle needs extra help. Tony Angelo: former co-host of Hot Rod Garage. Tony is an accomplished mechanic and former racer. Tony departed the Motor Trend group in March 2022. Steve Dulcich: a mechanic. Steve's farm serves as the backdrop for Roadkill Garage. Mike Cotten and David Newbern: friends of Finnegan, hosts of "Faster with Newbern and Cotten," and also featured on "Finnegan's Garage." Steve Magnante: an automotive historian and host of "Roadkill's Junkyard Gold." Steve Brulé: co-host of Engine Masters. Rick Péwé: a former editor of Petersen's 4-Wheel & Offroading Magazine. Elana Scherr: the former Editor-In-Chief of Roadkill magazine and the Roadkill.com website. Terry the Terrier: a shop dog at Steve Dulcich's garage.
Spin-offs and magazine Roadkill has three spin-off series: Roadkill Garage, Roadkill's Junkyard Gold, and Faster with Newbern and Cotten, as well as a companion series called Roadkill Extra. All of these shows are available on Discovery+. All were cancelled as of November 2024.
Roadkill Garage is hosted by David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich. Each episode features the modification or repair of a roadkill vehicle, often sourced from Dulcich's farm.
Roadkill's Junkyard Gold features automotive historian Steve Magnante visiting junkyards and discussing the history of different models of vehicles he encounters, while also being tasked with finding new vehicles for Roadkill.
Faster with Newbern and Cotten (originally titled Faster with Finnegan) features Mike Cotten and David Newbern, and featured Mike Finnegan for the first 3 1/2 seasons. It features the trio repairing and modifying vehicles, many of which were previously featured on Roadkill.
Roadkill Extra is a shorter format with content such as question and answer sessions, tech tips, project updates, and other Roadkill information. Episodes range from 2 to 15 minutes in length. MotorTrend ceased publication of "extras" for all of their web shows at the end of 2020.
In 2015 the quarterly Roadkill magazine was launched. As of 12 January 2018 Mike Finnegan announced on The Kibbe and Finnegan Show that Roadkill Magazine had been cut.
Vehicles