Wide Open Throttle

To commemorate the 25th episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang takes a look back at the show's evolution and brings you all the bloopers and behind-the-scenes moments you haven't yet seen.

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Motor Trend associate editor Scott Evans finally gets behind the wheel of the 2013 Cadillac ATS. Cadillac claims the ATS has the goods to compete with the vaunted BMW 3 Series, but can it actually deliver on that promise?

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang talks with the design team of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, the car GM is hoping to once again reposition as the flagship of the Chevrolet brand.

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang heads to the GM factory in Kansas City to witness the build of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu; then it's on to Detroit, where Lang meets with the Malibu engineer to learn more about the car's 2.5 liter Ecotec engine.

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang heads to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Motor Trend's 2012 Best Driver's Car competition. Find out how Motor Trend's team of editors, testers, photographers, videographers, drivers and support staff work together to tame this logistical beast.

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang brings you behind the scenes of Motor Trend's World's Greatest Drag Race 2! Plus Jessi offers up an exclusive "Unplugged" version of the race without any music-- just the all-engine orchestra you didn't get to hear... until now!

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang and Motor Trend's Technical Director Frank Markus attempt to drive the 2012 Tesla Model S from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in only one charge! It's a classic American road trip, but can the all-electric sedan make it? Watch and find out!

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang meets up with the team from Soul Pancake to teach Mark, an automotive novice, the ins and outs of handling the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. After helping him conquer the Shelby's manual transmission, Jessi schools Mark in the fine art of burnouts and donuts, then spends the rest of the day basically destroying tire treads. Class is in session!

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang sets out to tackle off-roading at Pismo Beach, home of the most extensive coastal sand dunes in California—1,500 acres to be exact. With the help of off-road veteran David Hamilton and a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, she takes on Pismo's largest bowls and attempts to make it through the whoops without snapping the Rubicon's axle.

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang meets with Formula D's Ken Gushi to try her hand at the art of oversteer. After getting a lesson in a stock Scion FR-S, Jessi hits the track, then ends the day with a ride in Ken's professional GReddy Formula Drift FR-S car.

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang and Motor Trend road test editor Scott Mortara head to Grange Motor Circuit for a day of karting. Focused on following their lines, hitting the apex, and perfecting corner exits, together they demonstrate why karting is one of the most entertaining and effective ways to become an all-around better driver.

On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang takes you behind-the-scenes of Motor Trend's 2013 Sport/Utility of the Year competition. Watch the Motor Trend team put this year's 16 contenders through both instrumented and real-world testing and let us know which SUV you think is deserving of the crown.