Watch The Cars That Built the World

2021
1 Season

The Cars That Built The World tells the story of a group rival engineers who created a revolution in transportation and forever changed the world in the process. Driven by innovation and rivalry, their genius created the most transformative invention of the 20th century, spawning new industries and bringing about a freedom never imagined before the birth of the car. Exploring over a century of innovation and covering Honda, Toyota, Mercedes, Ford, Porsche, Rolls Royce and more, these are the dramatic stories behind the biggest names in the auto industry.

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Seasons

4. Winning the World Over

May 24, 2021

As German and Japanese car makers attempt to recover from the devastation of World War II, the car takes on a renewed importance for both nations. In Germany, Ferry Porsche attempts to create the first accessible sports car using parts from their people's car. While in Japan, Honda and Toyoda must fight for the mere ability to manufacture cars, hoping to unlock the potential for future world domination.

2. Motorize the Masses

May 24, 2021

As the roaring twenties bring cars to the American masses, Germany lags far behind--and Japan struggles to modernize. The car could be the answer to the problems of both nations, as Adolf Hitler seeks a "people's car" to help pull Germany from an economic depression, and a small group of industrialists and upstarts see the car as the way to claim Japan's rightful place in the world. Then World War II changes everything.

1. Fueling Invention

May 23, 2021

Frustrated by the limitations of personal transportation, a select group of inventors set out to liberate humanity from their dependence on the horse by harnessing the power of the internal combustion engine. Karl Benz discovers a potent, portable fuel that sparks the invention of the car, leading rival Gottlieb Daimler to build a faster, more powerful engine. As the car slowly changes from expensive curiosity to essential technology, Charles Rolls, a man of privilege and an early car enthusiast, partners with brilliant engineer Henry Royce to build the greatest car in the world.

Description

The Cars That Built the World is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (3 episodes). The series first aired on May 23, 2021.

Where to Watch The Cars That Built the World

The Cars That Built the World is available for streaming on the History website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Cars That Built the World on demand at Philo, Amazon, Hulu, History, Vudu and Apple TV.