{
  "id": 13670260,
  "title": "I'm turning a 16-year-old, 220,000-mile Honda Element into an off-grid video studio — follow my journey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/im-turning-a-16-year-old-220-000-mile-honda-element-into-an-off-grid",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/im-turning-a-16-year-old-220-000-mile-honda-element-into-an-off-grid-video-studio-follow-my-journey"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paul Antill, a video content creator, faced a setback when his rented studio was damaged by water, leaving him with thousands of dollars in losses. Determined to find an alternative, he turned to the internet and discovered the Honda Element, a cult favorite known for its versatility and robust interior. Intrigued by the idea of creating a mobile studio, Paul embarked on a journey to convert a 2010 Honda Element with 220,000 miles into his dream setup, tracking every upgrade, mistake, and expenditure along the way.",
  "summary": "On the series premiere of Finding My Element, I'm taking a $6,500 gamble on a 220,000-mile Honda Element: Why does this quirky box have a cult following, and can it survive the 350 mile drive back to NYC to become my new mobile studio?",
  "key_points": [
    "Video creator Paul Antill's studio was damaged, causing financial losses.",
    "Paul chose a 2010 Honda Element with 220,000 miles for his off-grid video studio project.",
    "He documented every upgrade, mistake, and expense throughout the conversion process."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}