The Cars That Made America

The histories of famous American automobiles and their equally iconic manufacturers are explored.

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 1h 25m

Release: 2017

Rating: 6.8

Season 1 - The Cars That Made America
2017-08-13
"Henry Ford, the Dodge Brothers, William Durant and Walter Chrysler risk their livelihoods as they fight to bring a revolution in transportation to the masses. Their struggle laid the groundwork for some of the largest corporate empires in American history."
2017-08-14
"In just two short decades, the car has begun to transform America. The country is in the process of being paved, and from coast to coast cities and towns are changing to suit the automobile. The middle class is growing thanks to the booming manufacturing sector, made possible by the advent of mass production\u2013and it\u2019s all fueling an American obsession with cars and the newfound freedom of the road. The entire industry is now dominated by just three companies\u2013Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler\u2013known simply as The Big Three. But as The Big Three become larger and more powerful, the battle to be number one heats up."
15 Aug 2017
"In the aftermath of WWII, America is moving to the suburbs, fueling a huge demand for new cars. But The Big Three spent the war building weapons and vehicles for the Allies, and haven't made a new car in years."