HOT ROD is “where it all began,” as the first magazine to cover the hot rod culture. Since that time, HOT ROD has evolved into a brand devoted to everything from hot rods to restomods, barn finds to ...

Michael Westberg won Sweden's Street Week in his twin-turbo LS-powered 1967 Camaro, going low 4-second times in the ...

The next time you change the oil in your hot rod’s engine, remember that the bottle in your hand represents a supply chain that stretches halfway around the world. When the Strait of Hormuz reopened, ...

When RKN returns to downtown Pontiac, Michigan, on August 8, 2026, the Direct Connection Grudge Match will once again be a fan-favorite segment. The invitational ...

If someone asked an American truck enthusiast to picture the ultimate high-performance highway big rig, the answer would probably include a long hood, polished fuel tanks, towering exhaust stacks, 600 ...

America celebrates its 250th birthday this Fourth of July, making it an appropriate time to remember another patriotic milestone that inspired auto manufacturers across the country nearly 50 years ago ...

For most HOT ROD readers, the phrase “custom-vehicle show” probably doesn’t immediately bring images of Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, and other Class 8 tractors and trailers to mind. Maybe it ...

This summer, one of the most iconic automotive thoroughfares in America, the legendary Woodward Avenue, once again transforms into the epicenter of horsepower and tire smoke as MotorTrend Presents ...

To many muscle car historians, the "Black Ghost" needs no introduction. Hot-rodders have been hearing rumors for decades about a mysterious black Dodge Hemi Challenger street racer that ruled Detroit ...

Explore HOT ROD's coverage of events like Drag Week, Power Tour, Roadkill Nights, SEMA show, and more across the country.

Rick Ware Racing has built one of the most diverse portfolios in motorsports, fielding teams in NASCAR, NHRA, motorcycle racing, sports car competition, and esports. Now the Mooresville, North ...