We wouldn’t have the hot rodding we have today if not for those gearheads and innovators who came before us. They were the risk takers and the mavericks who refused to conform and follow the herd.

For the first few decades of the 20th century, V8 engines were finicky, expensive things reserved for low-production luxury cars. Fancy pants Cadillacs and LaSalles were powered by V8s, while more ...

In the Summer 2025 issue of HOT ROD, we celebrated home-built cars—built not bought, as some would say—and that is a large part of HOT ROD’s legacy. Since the first issue, our mantra has been to ...

Not many people get the chance to live 97 years, but Gene Winfield did. The creator of hot rod and Kustom icons born in 1927, passed away Tuesday after spending time in a professional care facility.

We’ve been scanning the offerings at Hemmings.com again, scouring the listings for deals but also a little inspiration. It’s the usual gearhead daydream modus operandi: What would we buy if it were ...

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 ...

We first learned about Annie Koehler last year when she randomly emailed us. She asked if we knew of any burnout contests she could enter with her 1957 Cadillac. We shared her story on our site and ...

Here is a rundown of the most frequently asked questions for HOT ROD Power Tour Presented by Continental Tire. The 2024 HOT ROD Power Tour Presented by Continental Tire is in its final countdown, and ...