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 country is in the process of being paved, and from coast to coast, cities and towns are changing to suit the automobile. The entire industry is now dominated by just three companies--Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler.

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.

This two-hour special explores the evolution of cars from the '70s through today--and beyond.