Hot-rodding is an iconic American automotive pass-time, but such a specialized hobby has no shortage of jargon and lingo — ...

Internationally renowned builder of bespoke customer cars, Paul Bacon, has completed his most ambitious project yet – a steampunk hot rod built from scratch. The Automatron is a horse-drawn carriage ...

It's rare that a professional car builder gets a free moment to even think about their own project, let alone dive headfirst into one. And it's rarer still that their personal workspace at home is ...

It all started a few months ago when I overheard my wife, Candy, describing herself to a girlfriend as a "garage widow." Her comment made me finally realize how lucky I am that this sweetheart has, ...

More than 3,000 cars showed up to celebrate seven decades of HOT ROD, including no small number of cover cars and world-famous builds. David Freiburger guided us through the best ones.

Hot rods are for many people the cherry on the custom cars industry cake. Typically American, these builds have inspired generations of drivers ever since bootleggers started converting their cars in ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

MACUNGIE, Pa. - More than 1,500 hot rods and custom builds have rolling into Macungie Memorial Park this weekend for the 46th annual Wheels of Time Jamboree. It's not just cars, there's a flea market, ...

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, has been a hot spot for car shows for decades, and the tourist town is home to nearly a dozen car and truck shows throughout each year. Two of those shows are the Pigeon Forge ...

Car enthusiasts have a special place in their hearts for high-quality, high-power crate engines. These engines offer something for everyone: whether that's restoring a classic ride, building a hot rod ...