In this high-octane premiere, Jay revisits the American muscle car golden era. He explores what started the trend, why they're so valuable today, and if there's a rebirth on the horizon. He visits pal and muscle car aficionado Tim Allen.

A tour of California features a ride with a legendary motorcycle club; a visit with east Los Angeles hot-rodders; an exploration of the Ridge Route; and a look inside a secret vault at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

Baseball player C.J. Wilson, automaker John Hennessey and actor Laurence Fishburne discuss their passion for cars.

Jay drives a fire truck through the winding streets of San Francisco; races an Abrams tank at Fort Irwin in California; travels at high speeds with the Secret Service; and examines an alternative to the postal truck.

A look at famous rivalries in the automotive industry. Also: Jay races a driverless car from Audi; and discusses the spirit of competition with racing legend Mario Andretti.

A look at vehicle design includes a visit to Keanu Reeves' motorcycle studio; and a study of aerodynamics at a racetrack. Also: Jay learns the process of making-and wrecking-movie cars; and designs his own car.

Francis Ford Coppola is interviewed. Also: Jay drives a 3-D printed car; and observes vehicles that can go over 3000 miles per gallon.