The glowing red neon sign announcing “Hot Rods” against the Tennessee sky serves as a beacon for hungry travelers and locals alike, promising a dining experience that’s anything but ordinary.

EVER wondered what happens when you put an electric motorcycle motor into a rat rod? Well, one car fanatic has the answer.

That’s the kind of life-altering experience waiting for you at Hot Rods 50’s Diner in Alcoa, Tennessee. Time travel isn’t just a sci-fi fantasy—it’s alive and well in this corner of East Tennessee ...

The Ford Mustang II front suspension became popular with hot rodders thanks to having perfect attributes for a street rod, as ...

You had to be the only son of Henry Ford to own the original Model 40 Special Speedster. Now you just need cash.

Building custom cars to a certain aesthetic and performance has been a favored pastime since not long after Karl Benz puttered out of his garage on the Motorwagen. Ever since that fateful day, ...

Are you looking to add some flair to your car collection? Here’s one auction that you’ll definitely want to keep your eye on. Even if you’re not familiar with Tansy’s name, you’ve probably seen some ...

There’s no two ways about it: We live in the golden age of horsepower. You can get crazy performance for cheap, whether you’re buying new or building the truck engine in your project car. That said, ...

FEELING I’VE EVER HAD LONG BEFORE. FAST AND FURIOUS TURNED MODERN STREET RACING INTO A MOVIE FRANCHISE. THE TIE RODS WERE BURNING RUBBER FROM CONCORD MASS TO THE WEST COAST, EILER RUNNING IN CIRCLES ...

Every year, hot rods take over a beach in New Jersey for an event that is equal parts sporting event, fashion show and “time capsule.” The Race of Gentlemen in Wildwood, N.J. has a party-like ...

Hot Wheels has announced the number-one build at the 2025 Legends Tour Las Vegas, handing top honors to a fully custom 1949 Chevy hot rod built by Calvin Calp and his team. With more than 140 cars ...

The Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals will bring cool cars to Pueblo June 27-29. Hundreds of hot rods will roll through Pueblo for a parade. A swap meet, exhibits and restored street rods will be on ...