The Cars That Built the World
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Documentary
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The development of the internal combustion engine and the car impacted the world as few others have.
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Saturday, June 21
Fueling Invention
Season 1 • Episode 1
Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler set out to harness the power of the internal combustion engine.
Saturday, June 21
Create a Market, Build an Empire
Season 1 • Episode 2
As the car becomes more than a curiosity, early car makers gain traction with their inventions.
Saturday, June 21
Motorize the Masses
Season 1 • Episode 3
As the roaring twenties bring cars to the masses in America, Europe lags far behind.
Saturday, June 21
Winning the World Over
Season 1 • Episode 4
German and Japanese car makers struggle to recover from the devastation of World War II.
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