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 ...

Sit down and buckle up, because the cost of converting a classic car to an EV can easily run beyond $100,000. The batteries, motors, and electronics needed to manage the charging process are just a ...

Ever dreamt of cruising down the street in a car that’s not just a vehicle but a statement? You know, something that gets heads turning and sparks conversations? Well, kit cars might just be your ...

From that far-off seat in the bleachers, it may well appear that "little guy" drag racers have been flogging the same old cars for quite some time now: stripped-down coupes and roadsters in the ...

One of the benefits of owning a kit or replicar is being able to buy, build, drive, and enjoy a car that would normally be out of reach of the common man. When kits started to become popular in the ...

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 ...

The classic kit car renaissance continues, and this Porsche-VW LaDawri Special tells a fascinating story of North America’s fiberglass sports car industry. Long thought lost to time, the one-off is ...

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 ...

The UK firm Electrogenic is launching an EV conversion kit for the classic Mini that the company claims will bolt directly in. Due to go on sale this fall, the kit will retail for 15,000 ...