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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.

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 Episode 3227Episode 3211

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 Episode 3219Episode 3206

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 Episode 3215Episode 3202

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 Episode 3148Episode 3134

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 Episode 3133

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

Finnish Hot Rods Episode 3130

The muscle car is truly an American icon… but we’re not the only country to admire a big block engine roar. Indeed, classic Detroit iron is very popular in Europe. So much so that our Over the Edge reporter Steven Chupnick found a group of fans in Finland who live and breathe American hot rods. STEVEN CHUPNICK: That's the sound of pure American muscle. But, we're… Read More

Connected Car Episode 3143Episode 3125

Now-a-days it seems we all need to stay constantly connected, whether it’s with the office or with our families. Unfortunately, staying connected in our cars has many of us seeing red. Now, lots of us have tried some form infotainment communication technology. Steven Chupnick gives us an inside look at designing the devices that keep us connected. STEVEN CHUPNICK:… Read More

Finnish Driver’s License Episode 3122

Here in the US, getting a driver’s license is considered a right… you turn 16, drive around a 10-minute course, and presto, you’re a licensed driver. But in most other countries, it’s not that easy; there, a driver’s license is a privilege. Our Steven Chupnick found that out first hand sliding across the ice and over the edge. STEVEN CHUPNICK: In northern… Read More