The Cars That Built the World

The Cars That Built the World - History Channel

History Channel

Miniseries

2021

TVPG

Documentary

Auto

The development of the internal combustion engine and the car impacted the world as few others have.

Where to Stream

2020 Miniseries 1 Season6 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Saturday, April 5

Fueling Invention

Season 1 • Episode 1

Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler set out to harness the power of the internal combustion engine.

Saturday, April 5

Fueling Invention; Create a Market, Build an Empire.

Season 1 •

WWI interrupts the budding auto industry, but the demand for mechanized vehicles escalates.

Saturday, April 5

Motorize the Masses

Season 1 • Episode 3

As the roaring twenties bring cars to the masses in America, Europe lags far behind.

Saturday, April 5

Motorize the Masses; Winning the World Over

Season 1 •

After the war, German and Japanese car makers Porsche, Toyota and Honda attempt to recover.