As the hot rod movement rolled through the decades, some were put off by the emphasis on sleek, neat exteriors. Thus, the rat rod was born.

Technically, the show is open Tuesday through Thursday from registered people in the industry, then open to the public on Friday, but the real action happens on Monday before the show. That’s when the ...

Discover HOT ROD’s Top 10 Cars of 2025—our third year reviving this iconic list. See the trendsetting builds, top builders, and innovations shaping car culture. The HOT ROD staff had a busy 2025, to ...

Building a custom hot rod takes plenty of patience, creativity, and mechanical knowledge, especially when you’re attempting ...

Experience a Porsche 911 Hot Rod driving through the scenic roads of Big Sur, where winding routes provide an opportunity to ...

The hot rodding world is filled with common terms that gearheads throw around a lot. These terms are used throughout the hobby and describe many of the different customization techniques and parts ...

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It's almost time for the race to determine the title of "Fastest Street Car in America," as HOT ROD Drag Week 2025, Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive races ...

This weekend, Coughran's Hot Rod Auto Show will return to Van Buren for the ninth year in a row for a day that is looking to be the one of the biggest shows yet, event coordinators said.

It's not like the roads are littered with hot rods, far from it. In fact, each time you see a hot rod out in the wild, it's a cool experience — even the best factory hot rods are few and far between.

This year is extra special as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Cruisin’ the Coast, and the excitement is bigger than ever! With the largest turnout in the event’s history, the Mississippi Gulf ...

Station wagons aren't everybody's cup of tea. And you know what? That's fine. This 1959 Kingswood wagon isn't supposed to appeal to all restoration guys out there. It's part of a niche that sometimes ...

Thousands of vintage, classic and custom cars and trucks from around the country are converging on Pueblo this weekend for the 40th Annual Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals. The shining, colorful ...