Mainstream American automotive enthusiasts have long been divided into two vibrant and primary cultures; Hot Rod and Lowrider. Though they are two very different religions, they both share a large ...

Hot rods have left an indelible mark on automotive history, evolving from post-war curiosities into enduring symbols of creativity and freedom. Their journey from the fringes of the automotive world ...

Some of the very first self-propelled vehicles were products of engineers and the curious in private garages and workshops. Within a few decades of the invention of the first car, companies were ...

The videographer behind the Wheels channel on YouTube is a big fan of The Strip at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and they have a big collection of old versus new and modded versus stock races in this ...

The origins of HOT ROD Drag Week Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive aren't a mystery; the magazine's editor-in-chief in 2005, David Freiburger, sought to build a new kind of street-legal drag race.

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 ...

The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance car show is known for highlighting some of the rare finds of the automotive world — the makes and models not seen for decades and the older signature cars that marked ...