The hot rod dates way back to the 1920s, but found its cultural footing in post-World War II America. Soldiers armed with mechanical training picked up cheap Ford Model Ts and found ways to make them ...

Rat rods aren’t anyone’s idea of typical cars. T.J. Lutkins, 46, of St. Clair Shores, said his 1950 Ford Custom, “affectionately known as a Shoebox by car afficionados,” might even be too ratty for ...

See the final day of HOT ROD Drag Week 2026 at Route 66 Raceway, featuring championship runs, record-breaking performances, ...

If we had to sum up the cars in one word at the 2026 HOT ROD Power Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance, it would have to be “diverse.” Sure, there’s your usual slew of Camaros, Mustangs and ...