Over the Edge
Feature reporter Greg Carloss 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.
Street Survival Episode 3318
Unlike in most countries, Americans view driving as more of a right than a privilege. So even where formal driver’s training is required, it’s pretty basic. Most drivers get little or no training in how to handle the unpredictable highway scenarios of the real world. But, our Over the Edge reporter, Zach Maskell has found a group of experts that want to make sure… Read More
Volvo Safety Episode 3311
Since day one the Volvo brand has stressed safety as their number one priority. Early on they used laminated glass, and developed rear-facing child seats. While other companies have also embraced innovative occupant protection, Volvo isn’t ready to concede their “safety first” image. So, our over the edge reporter Zach Maskell headed to Sweden to see what Volvo… Read More
Home Car Wash Episode 3308
Even the average home today can be equipped with custom features that were once affordable only by the wealthy. Wine cellar style coolers, gourmet kitchen appliances, automated lighting. It really is a case of trickle down luxury. But, what about up grading the garage? Well, you could add an electro-hydraulic car lift? Or maybe a pro-style air compressor. Well,… Read More
Gran Turismo 6 Episode 3306
What car nut wouldn’t want to take a little R&R with a few laps around their favorite race track? But taking that to the next level, say getting together with your buddies for a little head-to-head driving competition is clearly a matter of putting passion before common sense. Well our Zach Maskell has found a way to make that a reality, so to speak, and it’s… Read More
No Limit, Inc. Episode 3303
Whether it’s working overtime, really odd jobs, cashing his tax refund, or just fishing for golf balls in a water hazard, our Zach Maskell has often gone way over the edge to finance his automotive dreams. And now he’s found a customizer whose top priority is to help everyone, from his neighbors to Olympic Gold Medalists, have the ride of their dreams. ZACH… Read More
Volkswagen Plant
Henry Ford revolutionized car building with the assembly line. The idea of moving the cars past stationary workers was radical, but it quickly became the norm by boosting output quality, yet lowering prices. Now, working on an assembly line sounds a lot like a sweat shop. But, as our Over the Edge guy Steven Chupnick found, at North America’s newest auto assembly… Read More
Tank Adventure
While our Over the Edge guy Steven Chupnick is always going to battle with some piece of mechanical hardware or another, never before has he been this well-armed. And as we’re about to see, he had a smashing good time! STEVEN CHUPNICK: Ever pass by a military base, or an army reserve center, and seen a retired tank out front and thought…‘Man, I would love to… Read More
Back to the Fifties
Just imagine if Marty McFly had not ended up in Hill Valley, California, but say, St. Paul, Minnesota! Well that's exactly where our Steven Chupnick ended up on his latest adventure as he went Over the Edge and back to the 50’s. Welcome to a gathering of classic iron, and the 39th annual Back to the 50’s Weekend... STEVEN CHUPNICK: Well, it’s become a little more… Read More
Hovercraft
Our Steven Chupnick has tried his hand at a lot of unconventional vehicles - snowmobiles, a Zamboni, a hot rod lawnmower, the Nutmobile, and even took a flyer in an airplane. But nothing prepared him for his latest adventure as he went Over the Edge on land and water. STEVEN CHUPNICK: What an invitation! From the US Navy no less - a chance to test a combat ready… Read More
Trabant
Here at MotorWeek, we test all kinds of vehicles – from the practical to the outrageous. But the truth is: Very few of these cars will stand the test of time and become classics. Our latest ride is a model that achieved icon status long before MotorWeek went on the air, but as our Steven Chupnick explains, it's a classic for many of the wrong reasons! STEVEN… Read More