Over the Edge
Feature reporter Zach Maskell approaches the automotive world with an eye for the different and interesting. From behind the scenes to behind the wheel, Over The Edge has it covered.
Winter Driving Safety & Technology Episode 3509Episode 3521
Years ago, the rubber that got you from A to B was… shady at best. From summer to snow tires, we just hadn’t figured it out yet. But nowadays tires are one of the MAIN ingredients to the entire recipe. So, time now to “chill” with Zach Maskell as he DANCES Over the Edge… in freezing temperatures. ZACH MASKELL: While we humans look pretty similar… we react… Read More
Scotland Gran Tour In A Bentley Episode 3507Episode 3519
Overseas automotive press trips are usually run and gun affairs. Hop on a plane, drive the car a bit, catch a few winks, and back home again. But, this time the invite promised a more elegant motoring experience. So, we dispatched our Over the Edge guy Zach Maskell across the pond to do some genuine grand touring. ZACH MASKELL: I know a few guys and gals who head… Read More
Memorable Stories Episode 3505Episode 3517
JD: Hey Zach, what are you up to? Zach: I’m just researching some segment ideas for our 35th Anniversary season. JD: Well, you’ve come to the right place. These tape archives have thousands of great feature stories from Craig Singhaus, Lisa Barrow, Henry Kopaz, Steven Chupnick, and even a few of mine. I’m sure if you look hard enough, I think you come up with some… Read More
Ocean City Cruise Episode 3503
If you had to choose to do something every day for the rest of your life… might this be it? “I’m a big fan of peace and relaxation. However, as you might guess I’m also a fan of in your face action. What if I told you we found a place that combines all those things together. It’s no utopia... It’s Ocean City, Maryland. My only gripe with it is that this only lasts… Read More
AACA Museum Episode 3439Episode 3453
While we’ve come a very long way from what cars once were, the foundation of today’s most sophisticated rides are direct descendants. Indeed, our over the edge guy, Zach Maskell, takes us time traveling for a reminder that not all new technology is as ground breaking as we might think. ZACH MASKELL: They call it the sweetest place on Earth. I’d say the name surely… Read More
Japanese Classics Episode 3435
Classic American cars can be found in suburban garages everywhere. And, we see a lot of classics from Europe too. But, what about those hidden gems from the other direction: Japan? You might think importing one would cost an arm and a leg…Well, our Zach Maskell takes us over the edge to prove, you too can own a very special one without selling any body parts. ZACH… Read More
Land Rover Iceland Trek Episode 3426
Iceland has some of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth. But, that terrain, not to mention the weather, is not for the faint of heart. That’s why it’s an ideal spot for automakers to benchmark their off-road prowess. Automakers like, say, Land Rover…, well, you can probably see where this is going…that’s why we when we got the invite, it went straight to our… Read More
No Fly Zone Episode 3423Episode 3440
If you’re fortunate enough to own an exotic car - a real dream machine - then you get a big congrats from us. But now what? Street driving a mega-buck-mobile can get boring fast. Wouldn’t you love to have an easy, safe way to let it all hang out? And let your buddies watch you do it? Well, prepare for take-off as our over the edge guy, Zach Maskell, races towards… Read More
Summit Point Episode 3414Episode 3451
The computer “floppy disk” was first introduced in 1970. The same year, MotorWeek’s home road course waved the green flag for the very first time. The way we store data is still shrinking… while one of our favorite venues keeps growing. So, buckle up as Zach Maskell goes over the edge for a 45th birthday celebration at Summit Point! ZACH MASKELL: Take me home…… Read More
Down Hill Go Karts Episode 3410
"The most fun is usually had on the outskirts of sanity, somewhere between brilliance and mayhem." Well, that’s quite a motto. And it fits a very special group of racers that make cheap thrills their priority. Well, our Over the Edge guy Zach Maskell naturally signed up, ready to go downhill racing, with gravity as his copilot. ZACH MASKELL: It’s not exactly… Read More