Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

It's common to spot cars that are 35 years old or over on the road, with a few usual suspects like the Volvo 240, Mercedes-Benz W123, or any number of plush domestic sedans from the 1980s. We all know ...

Sure, building a car model is fun, but putting together a life-size, working version of a car you can actually drive is so much more satisfying. Kit cars are essentially prefabricated parts you ...

We have revisited this article to update prices, specs, and provide more context around the fascinating, yet small world of kit cars. Building your own car is quite possibly every car guy's dream.

The automotive world contains many terms to describe different sorts of specialized cars, often with overlaps between them. Two such terms are "kit car" and "replica," frequently misidentified or used ...

EV conversion specialist Electrogenic developed a drop-in kit for the classic Mini models, offering a 60-hp motor and a 20-kWh battery. The kit, designed to fit into the engine bay and be installed by ...

A decade ago, battery-electric vehicles were just starting to grow in popularity and the conversion of gas cars to electric vehicles was in its infancy. Today, both industries are becoming more robust ...

Each kit includes a complete chassis (less running gear and suspension), an upholstery and carpet kit, wiring harness and gauges, window glass and power-window mechanisms, a Dino steering wheel, ...