Autentic rolls out Wheels & Steel in German-speaking markets
May 28, 2026 10.01 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

German media company Autentic has rolled out a German‑language version of its FAST Channel Wheels & Steel, marking the brand’s entry into the DACH market.

The launch follows the international English‑language debut late last year and extends the channel’s footprint across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The new German version is now available on Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Titan OS and Rakuten TV, with further platform launches planned in the coming months.

Wheels & Steel focuses on heavy machinery, engineering feats and large‑scale industrial operations, offering factual entertainment built around mega machines, construction giants, salvage missions and complex logistics challenges. The channel draws on Autentic’s distribution catalogue, including series such as Heavy Lift and Colossal Machines.

The expansion strengthens Autentic’s position in the fast‑growing AVOD and FAST sector. The Munich‑based company, which is part of Beta Group, now operates nine factual FAST Channels, among them Terra Mater WILD, Adventure Earth, Autentic History, Autentic Travel, SPIEGEL TV Konflikte and Curiosity Now.

Julian Althaus, Director Channels & Digital Sales at Autentic, said the move was a logical move after the success of the English‑language version: “The launch confirmed that audiences have a strong appetite for male‑skewing factual entertainment focused on machinery and engineering. Expanding Wheels & Steel into our home market was a natural next step.”