The Last Independent Automaker.

The Last Independent Automaker

The Pacer

American Motors Corp. spends a fortune developing the Pacer, but its radical engine design can't pass pollution regulations and consumers are disappointed with its mediocre gas mileage; two men jockey for the CEO suite. (30 minutes)

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Fri, 5/23 at 7:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

The Pacer

American Motors Corp. spends a fortune developing the Pacer, but its radical engine design can't pass pollution regulations and consumers are disappointed with its mediocre gas mileage; two men jockey for the CEO suite. (30 minutes)

Fri, 5/30 at 7:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

The Alliance

Gerry Meyers partners AMC with French automaker Renault to build a new fuel-efficient car, but a national recession and second oil crisis threaten to destroy the partnership before the car is ready. (30 minutes)