As HOT ROD closes in on its 50th anniversary, as well as the end of the century, we thought it might be appropriate to explore some new ideas for the kind of car on which this magazine was founded: ...

To a certain extent, every hot rodder is an artist. Cars are our canvas, or real-life versions of rolling sculpture. Perhaps that's why hot rodders also admire real art, especially when it involves ...

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 ...

Out of the dozen different models and blanks in our baitcasting rod test, the Okuma X-Series came out on top. It is everything a high-end bass rod should be—light, strong, and capable—without the $500 ...

Hot Wheels has announced the number-one build at the 2025 Legends Tour Las Vegas, handing top honors to a fully custom 1949 Chevy hot rod built by Calvin Calp and his team. With more than 140 cars ...

Anyone who is at least passingly familiar with custom cars has probably at least heard of the concept of a hot rod. A hot rod is, of course, a custom car designed with the express purpose of going as ...