The Cars That Made America

A new and revolutionary machine–the automobile–is set to transform the country in unimaginable ways, as a handful of young visionaries prepare to ruthlessly battle for control of the new industry.

The automobile industry is now dominated by just three companies–Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. But as they become more powerful, the battle to be number one heats up.

In the aftermath of WWII, Americans move to the suburbs, fueling demand for new cars. It's a race to give new consumers what they want, and the result is the Golden Age of the American automobile.