


James May's Cars of the People
Season 2 Episode 1 of 3
The presenter examines how the car industry in Germany and Japan blossomed following the Second World War, becoming manufacturing giants that far outstripped the Allied nations that had defeated them. He test drives some of the vehicles Germany and Japan produced during the post-war period, as well as an assortment of other classic cars, including E-Types and Mustangs. He also reveals the sad tale of the Austin Allegro, a vehicle that had a devastating impact on the British car industry
James May's Cars of the People airs on U&Dave HD at 5:00 PM, Sunday 20 April. (Subtitles, audio description.)
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Motoring
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James May
Presenter
Tom Whitter
Series Producer