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.
Summit Point Episode 3414, Episode 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… 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
EV Drag Racing Episode 3403
Most consumers understand that electric vehicles reduce the use of petroleum and improve the environment. But, they don’t always understand the performance advantages of driving pure electric. Well our Zach Maskell has caught up with a group of enthusiasts who have taken their lightning fast EVs over the edge. ZACH MASKELL: When you hear “drag racing,” this… Read More
Chasing Classic Cars Episode 3401
There are some things in life you cannot fake. For example, the art of finding, acquiring, and then properly restoring some of the most desirable cars in the world. This isn’t something that’s learned over night. So our Zach Maskell goes Over the Edge with a life-long collector and restorer, who’s familiar with a hard day’s work. ZACH MASKELL: If I had to… Read More
Mustang 50th Anniversary Episode 3343
It’s been over 100 years since Henry Ford put America’s middle class on wheels with the affordable and durable Model T. Almost six decades later, Ford created another ride that would again change our concept of what an everyman’s car can be. That car is the Mustang. The original “pony car” has reached a milestone of its own, and our Over the Edge reporter,… Read More
Cars & Coffee Episode 3337
Sometimes the worst part about summer is having so many beautiful days… and not enough car shows! Well that’s no longer the case; thanks to enthusiasts everywhere, an often weekly event in many areas, Cars and Coffee, is heating up! ZACH MASKELL: Grab yourself a cup of Joe… and relax. It’s a time to experience… automotive bliss. Most people like to sleep in… Read More
Michigan State Police Episode 3332
With production cars becoming faster and more nimble every year, law enforcement needs to make sure they’re keeping up. Our over the edge reporter Zach Maskell spent a day with one group who make sure police agencies world-wide aren’t left in the dust. ZACH MASKELL: Since 1974 the Michigan State Police have been putting the newest patrol vehicles to the test.… Read More
Chip Foose Episode 3327
You know, not too many people can say they painted a car before their 13th birthday. But a man who needs no introduction… did just that. Working with his father at an early age… it was evident that designer/fabricator Chip Foose had a gift. Hailed as a hot-rod god, his work has been featuring in many popular films, and he even helped design a casino. Our over… Read More
Land Rover Expedition America Episode 3323
Decoupling from the everyday world is what a true adventure is all about. And our over the edge reporter Zach Maskell did just that. He joined Land Rover on their “Expedition America” where he had no choice but to focus on the prize. Reaching the end of a coast-to-coast 4-thousand mile journey… almost entirely off-road. And along with a lot of beef… Read More
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… Read More