At the turn of the twentieth century, the rise of the automobile changed more than the streets it traversed. The automobile opened the world to eager travelers, allowing drivers to roam faster and farther than ever before. But it also opened the door to revolutions in women's place in society, ultimately impacting how they lived and worked, and overturning widely held notions about modesty, propriety, and independence. .

America, meet the motor car -- The time of her life -- Going the distance -- The need for speed -- Driving for liberty -- Bumpy roads -- Shifting gears.