Courtney Hansen

Courtney Hansen has established herself as a leading automotive television personality, transitioning from a fashion model to an executive producer and influential voice in the automotive industry. After quickly establishing herself as a leading automotive television personality, Courtney Hansen began her career as co-host of ‘Overhaulin” on TLC, where she showcased her ability to engage with the technical aspects of car customization, actively participating in the assembly and disassembly of vehicles. Following this breakout role, Hansen went on to host an impressive 10 seasons of ‘Powerblock,’ later rebranded as ‘PowerNation,’ for Spike TV, NBC Sports, and CBS Sports, presenting a two-hour block of automotive shows from 2005 to 2015. During this period, she also expanded her influence into print, authoring ‘The Garage Girl’s Guide To Everything You Need To Know About Your Car’ in 2005 and launching her nationally syndicated automotive newspaper column, ‘Courtney Hansen: Full Throttle,’ which she has maintained since 2005.

Hansen’s creation of ‘Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen’ in 2024 underscores her active role in developing and delivering meaningful automotive programming. She continues her tenure as host and executive producer for the MotorTrend TV series, with the show slated to run through 2025. Through her sustained presence on multiple platforms and her ventures into executive production, Hansen remains a pivotal figure in automotive entertainment, consistently bringing her expertise and passion to diverse audiences.