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 ...

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.

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

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

Hot rodding is an iconically American phenomenon. Hot Rod magazine defines a hot rod as "an early American car that has been modified for improved looks and performance." Hagerty adds that the term ...

Meet the five racers who joined the HOT ROD Drag Week 200 MPH Club in 2026, including their cars, speeds, and paths to 200 ...

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 ...

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.

SANTA CRUZ — The smell of exhaust and motor oil filled the air alongside the loud growls of powerful, souped-up engines at the 26th annual Hot Rods at the Beach car show across from Neptune’s Kingdom ...

The National Hot Rod Reunion returns to historic Beech Bend Raceway Park this weekend. For 2026, the event has gone back to its roots and further celebrates the rich history and heritage of the event ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Sunday morning, the Community Hot Rod Project hosted their Cars & Coffee event for the first time on Stearns Wharf. Folks enjoyed coffee, donuts, and the beautiful ...

The professional-grade 16,200-square-foot car shop at this West Linn, Oregon estate shifts auto hobbyists into next gear. Boys will be boys. Especially when it comes to things mechanical. From a very ...