4+ hour, 19+ min ago   (341+ words) Thirty-six years later, Cole Trickle is heading back to NASCAR. Tom Cruise’s return, the new cast, and whether this sequel can recapture the original’s high-octane magic. If you want to feel old, ponder the fact that Days of Thunder, Tom…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (895+ words) California’s proposed collector-car smog exemption survived the legislative hurdle that ended last year’s effort. Here’s what SB 1392 would actually do and what happens next. We promise you, HOT ROD isn’t suddenly becoming political. It’s just that when lawmakers start making…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (446+ words) Where It All Began, Established 1948 Established in 1948 by Robert E. "Pete" Petersen, HOT ROD is the original voice of high-performance automotive culture. As the first magazine dedicated to hot rodding, HOT ROD has spent more than 75 years documenting, celebrating, and helping…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (234+ words) Freiburger, Finnegan, wild street cars, and a 600-hp Super Bee made Woodward the place to be. Eleven years later, Roadkill Nights continues to be one of the wildest single-day events in the car community, combining Dodge Thrill Rides, legal street…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (288+ words) Featured attractions of this year’s 2026 Carlisle GM Nationals included the 100-year celebration of Pontiac, a GM Pace Car Celebration, and a Chevrolet C10 and Square-Body truck tribute. From the rare classics to historically significant GM muscle cars and trucks, several outstanding…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (230+ words) The 555-inch big-block Chevelle might just be the perfect blend of vintage looks and modern performance. We have nothing against flush-mounted glass, shaved door handles, billet hood hinges, digital dashes, dechromed exteriors, and all the other custom tricks used to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (419+ words) A Police Escort, Winged Mopars, and Route 66’s 100th Made for One Wild Morning HOT ROD Network Route 66’s 100th Anniversary Parade Took Over Los Angeles with a Police-Escorted Cruise From the Petersen to the Santa Monica Pier, Route 66 Turned Into a…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (395+ words) HOT ROD Network Inside Rhinebeck 2026: The Northeast’s Biggest Spring Car Treasure Hunt We walked Rhinebeck’s massive swap meet. Here’s what stole the show. For automotive enthusiasts throughout the entire Northeast states, the Rhinebeck, New York, Antique Car Show & Swap Meet,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (549+ words) A devastating wreck nearly ended this high-mileage Kenworth T660’s working life. Instead, it returned as one of the most beautifully executed custom show trucks at the 44th Shell Rotella SuperRigs. Some of the best hot rods begin with cars and trucks…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1023+ words) Show-quality semis rolled into Bristol to compete for cash, trophies, and bragging rights. 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…...