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Editor's note: They say that what goes around comes around, and that has certainly been true of late in the automotive world. One magazine, when commenting on Ford's latest offerings, stated, "Ford ...

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 ...

There are really only two ways to build your own sports car in the modern market: Either have deep enough pockets to convince a major manufacturer to design a model especially for you, or get your ...

It occurred to me as I've been working on the C5 GTO that this project is different from most other car projects. Classic hobbyist cars for the most part fall into one of several categories-street rod ...

Imagine pouring your heart, soul, and wallet into building your project car and creating your dream custom ride only to watch someone sideswipe it at an intersection. Heartbreak aside, you are now in ...

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Moses Karomo is an enthusiastic automotive writer who can talk and write endlessly about cars. He has extensive automotive reporting experience, writing about all manner of automotive topics. He keeps ...