New CNBC TV program ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ to premiere Aug. 31

CNBC will premiere “Jay Leno’s Garage: The Ultimate Car Week” on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 10PM ET/PT. Based on his Emmy-winning web series “Jay Leno’s Garage,” this special takes viewers…

CNBC will premiere “Jay Leno’s Garage: The Ultimate Car Week” on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 10PM ET/PT. Based on his Emmy-winning web series “Jay Leno’s Garage,” this special takes viewers into the heart of Monterey in August, America’s ultimate automotive week-long celebration.

Hosted by Jay Leno, the legendary comedian and one of the world's greatest car collectors provides his unique perspective on the business and sport of cars and car collecting, which culminates once a year at Pebble Beach's Concours d'Elegance where more than 200 of the world's most prized vehicles gather. In the show, Leno scouts for vintage gems, gets exclusive first looks at several new vehicles and visits Laguna Seca racetrack, where he's the first person to hit the gas on the new 2015 Corvette Z06.

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The program will mark the first time Leno has hosted a show since "The Tonight Show." “Jay Leno’s Garage: The Ultimate Car Week” will air for one hour; check your local cable programming to find CNBC where you live.

Angelo Van Bogart is the editor of Old Cars magazine and wrote the column "Hot Wheels Hunting" for Toy Cars & Models magazine for several years. He has authored several books including "Hot Wheels 40 Years," "Hot Wheels Classics: The Redline Era" and "Cadillac: 100 Years of Innovation." His 2023 book "Inside the Duesenberg SSJ" is his latest. He can be reached at avanbogart@aimmedia.com