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 ...

Alex Bowman joins the HOT ROD Pod to talk about growing up in his dad’s body shop, building 1,000hp Corvettes, and competing ...

A home-built 1934 Plymouth Coupe Rat Rod packs a 331ci Chrysler Hemi V-8, Mustang II suspension, and authentic patina for the ...

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 ...

Hot rods have left an indelible mark on automotive history, evolving from post-war curiosities into enduring symbols of ...

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 ...

SPAL will debut a one-of-a-kind restomod at SEMA 2025. The 1969 Mustang is designed by Sean Smith and built by Vini’s Hot Rod ...

AUSTINTOWN — Jerry Dixey spent most of his career driving around the 48 states stopping at famous car events. Those tours were done with the project car from Street Rodder magazine. He is now planning ...

Invented by Frenchman Leon Levavasseur to power airplanes, the mighty V8 has become an icon of American automotive history. Cadillac introduced America to the V8 motor in 1914, and the car industry ...