Inspired by the Mattel brand's Ultra Hot series from the '80s, these are a playful entry in the aftermarket wheels category.

"We don't want to make cool wheels for your cool BMW or Porsche," the U-HOTs designer told us. These are meant to be an antidote to car-culture sameness.

You could kickstart a nice display with either Hot Wheels Garage set (one with 20 cars and the other with 30 items inside). But for now, I will focus on the Ford Garage collection.

Mattel uses a new theme to celebrate its Hot Wheels brand every year. The company went for Blue and Pink in 2022, featuring cars like the Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R, the '64 Chevy Nova Wagon, and ...

Rutledge Wood, of “Top Gear America” fame, has been picked for hosting duties, alongside Hoonigan's Hert Eugene Jr. and Dalal Elsheikh, a Ford designer and Hot Wheels brand ambassador.

Period Correct and Hot Wheels Celebrate the Glory Days of Group B Rallying The Ford RS200 and Lancia 037 toy cars also inspire an accompanying clothing capsule. Design Feb 13, 2021 Eric Brain ...