In this high octane series premiere, Jay Leno revisits the golden era of American muscle cars. He explores what started the trend, why they're so valuable today, and if there's a rebirth on the horizon. He visits old pal and muscle car aficionado Tim Allen, hits the drag strip with the first female Pro Stock champion, gets an exclusive look at GM's top secret 1960's concept car "The Pegasus", and drives with NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson in his souped-up classic Corvette...all to find out why Americans will always love these powerful cars.
Jay hits the streets of California to figure out exactly what car culture means in the Golden State. He hangs with East L.A hot rodders, rides with one of the oldest motorcycle clubs in the country, visits forgotten hot spots along the Ridge Route, and gets an exclusive look at the Petersen Automotive Museum's secret vault.
Jay leaves the paved roads behind to meet some less traditional motorists and their eclectic rides. He finds his inner child in a giant Tonka Truck, explores harsh terrain with off-roading expert Amy Lerner, races comedian Jeff Dunham in an amphibious car, and cheats death with out of the box designer Baron Margo to discover how these unique vehicles fulfill their drivers’ wildest dreams.
Jay takes a closer look at vehicles that do our country's heavy lifting. He challenges an Abrams battle tank to a race at Fort Irwin, goes on a high-speed spin with the Secret Service, attempts to drive a fire truck through the winding streets of San Francisco, investigates a risky alternative to the postal truck... and through these adventures, comes to appreciate the men and women behind these machines.
Jay dissects some of the greatest rivalries in automotive history. He races Audi's newest driverless car, talks competition with legendary driver Mario Andretti, learns how a 1960's showdown created one of the greatest race cars of all time.... and, throughout, discovers how opposition can motivate individuals, companies, and even industry trends.
Jay tackles the subject of vehicle design from all angles. He visits Keanu Reeves' passion project ...a sleek motorcycle design studio, learns what it takes to make (and destroy) movie cars, heads to the track to study aerodynamics, and finally, back to school-to design his own car. Jay explores how a car's design is very personal, but also a product of society's values, economy, and spirit.
Jay visits automotive innovators who may have insight into the future. He connects with Oscar-winning director and forward-thinking gearhead Francis Ford Coppola, meets young designers who are creating vehicles that can go over 3,000 miles per gallon, and even drives a 3D-printed car...all in the effort to paint a picture of tomorrow's vehicles.
A tribute to fathers and the cars they drive includes an interview with Richard and Kyle Petty. Also: a visit to the Riverside County Fair in California to learn the art of tractor pulling with a father-daughter duo; a woman who restored a Mustang and an airplane with her dad; a Shelby family reunion.
Jay Leno hits the road to examine the next generation of all things automotive. He becomes the first customer to receive Ford's new race-winning GT, tries teaching old style bikes new tricks while off-roading with comedian Alonzo Bodden and checks out a vehicle that can become anything you want on the big screen. Then he meets up with legendary newsman Ted Koppel to give him the inside scoop on the latest NSX and tests out the next in a line of powerful race bikes. Throughout, he learns how we can honor the past while still moving forward.
Jay Leno explores the various reasons people may put themselves, and their vehicles, in harm's way. First, he hangs out with people who like danger just for the thrill, like Travis Pastrana and his action sport collective, Nitro Circus. Next, he meets someone who faces her fears for money: famous stunt driver Debbie Evans.
Jamie Foxx shows Jay that he's no baby driver when it comes to stunts; professional stunt driver Ben Collins finds himself trapped in a Bond chase scene, with Jay playing the evil villain; James Taylor is reunited with his car from "Two-Lane Blacktop." Also: a look at the original Mustang Steve McQueen drove in the film "Bullitt."
Jay explores the past, present, and future of the automobile’s birthplace—Detroit. First, he takes Detroit native Tim Allen on a trip down memory lane and the iconic Woodward Avenue. Then Jay tests GM’s newest Corvette out on one of the world’s oldest proving grounds and discovers that this city has been kept alive—and thriving – by the passionate, hard-working people who live there.
Watch as Jay Leno explores the innovative, unique world of one-of-a-kind rides! Jay takes a trip with Comedian Chris Hardwick in the iconic DeLorean time machine from Back to the Future. He drives what is possibly the most dangerous one-off car ever made with Jalopnik writer Jason Torchinsky and is treated to a ride in Comedian Jeff Dunham’s “Hard Hat” car designed by George Barris.
Jay hits the road to meet people who've had the courage to throw caution to the wind and go for it. He surprises country superstar Blake Shelton by taking him for a spin in a vintage pick-up truck with a "royal" connection. He goes head to head on the track with comedian turned professional racing car driver Adam Carolla in an endurance race. And Jay takes his life into his own hands when he agrees to teach Saturday Night Live legend Norm McDonald how to drive.
Jay learns the automotive world is not for the risk averse. He meets up with maverick tech-entrepreneur Elon Musk to test drive his groundbreaking Cybertruck prototype. He invites comedian and Marine Rob Riggle (and his mom) to look at his car history in a new segment called "This Is Your Automotive Life!" Jay also gets to fly a mission on a massive fire-fighting helicopter and meets up with a blind racecar driver determined to drive 200mph unassisted.
Jay will meet people who seek out new and different—and often ridiculous—automotive experiences. He takes funnyman Brad Garrett car shopping to find his perfect automotive match. Jay and comedian Bill Burr go for a spin in Bill's dream sleeper. Later he heads to the racetrack to try a crazy new kind of racing with Tim Allen, and travels to San Francisco to drive a street-legal, flame-breathing motorized snail. All hail the oddball cars, the one-offs, peculiar builds, weird events and those who dare to be different!
Jay Leno kicks Drew Carey's soccer dreams into high gear; James Corden tries to steal Jay's Jag; Jay and Gary Sinise salute a decorated veteran who's helping other vets achieve their dreams; Tammy Pescatelli may be the first to crash car.
Jay and Tim Allen go helmet to helmet in an otherworldly shuttle-van Space Race. Brad Garrett learns how to pedal his way across the finish line. Brad Paisley trades his donkey for an all-new 2021 Corvette C8.
Mark Cuban sinks his shark teeth into a classic Cadillac El Dorado convertible. Jay puts only one degree of separation between Kevin Bacon and the all-new Ford Bronco.
Jay finds out if he can win his cupcakes and eat them too, while off-road racing American Idol Kelly Clarkson in the mother of all minivans; Jay gets an exclusive first look at the ultimate eco-friendly off-roader: the all-new, all-electric Hummer.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and Gritter Done! Jay will take the hilarious Tiffany Haddish on the ride of her automotive life and we'll see just how high she pulled herself up by her bootstraps! Then Jay lets big time funnyman Bert Kresicher out of his trunk to find out how he went from life of the party to one of the biggest comedy act in the world! Next up, Ford CEO Jim Farley made didn't follow in the footsteps of some other famous Farley family funnymen.
Jay and talk show phenom Trevor Noah test-drive the lightning-fast, all-new, all-electric Mercedes EQS. Then Jay does his damnedest to demolish the already ludicrous world record for the fastest production vehicle ever in Tesla’s all-new Model S Plaid. After attempting to rewrite history, Jay squeezes Comedian Tom Segura into a bug-size Bugatti, lets loose in a one-of-a-kind Porsche Carrera Coupe, and rides off into the sunset with actor Balthazar Getty in a ridiculously rare Lamborghini Sian.
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk invites Jay to Texas where he gives an exclusive personal tour of his revolutionary rocket factory, SpaceX.
This show proves that bigger really is better! First, Jay and Tim Allen take a wild ride through the history of trucks as told by two morons. And then, it doesn't get much bigger than everyone's favorite comedian, Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias, who takes Jay on an exclusive drive in the new electric VW Buzz. Jay has a dirty job for our friend Mike Rowe, and finally, Jay gets a lesson on the ups, and kidney-pummeling downs, of driving a Monster Jam truck!
Hollywood legend Jamie Lee Curtis takes Jay though her automotive history; comedian Jeff Dunham gets roasted at the firefighter training grounds; actor Diego Boneta takes a literal spin on a watery skid plate at the Porsche Experience.
Jay takes a cruise down memory lane with musician Pitbull in a pristine 1956 Packard and meets up with Ford's CEO Jim Farley to take a drive in the 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup.
Kelly Clarkson challenges Jay to a manure-fueled tractor race in a state of the art visionary vehicle; an exclusive off-road drive in the newest Ford Bronco Raptor with Titus Welliver; Jay takes James Marsden on a trip through his automotive past.
Jay joins President Joe Biden at the secret service training ground to discuss hot-rodding and the future of electric cars; Jim Jefferies plays an action-packed game of car soccer; journalist Alanis King goes against Jay in "Stump a Car Nerd!"
Jay counts down his top 10 favorite outrageous vehicles from "Jay Leno's Garage"; Jay explores the wide world of wild rides, from Charlie Sheen's cult classic Wraith car to a DeLorean hovercraft to Elon Musk's groundbreaking Cybertruck.
Jay celebrates the vehicles and people who protect this great country of ours.
Jay looks back at a classic episode celebrating tough American cars and people.
Jay looks back at a classic episode celebrating tough American cars and people, jumping headfirst into some of the most dangerous—and underappreciated—automotive jobs.
When it comes to beautiful cars, it’s hard to pick a favorite - but in this episode, Jay is going to try to do just that!