It's fascinating to see how the automotive industry has evolved over the past century. There are so many ramifications to it, and there's an entire culture behind it all. From building race cars to ...

The phrase is a spin-off of "rat bike," which was in reference to custom motorcycles built on the cheap. The late Gray Baskerville, venerated hot rod writer, is said to have been the first to apply ...

Can I build that myself?" Yes, you can, and HOT ROD is going to show you how. It's easier than you think, but it won't be cheap. Reliable power is expensive. You'll also need a few specialized tools, ...

Hot Wheels took its annual Legends Tour to Detroit, a city with one of America’s most vibrant car cultures, and the results didn’t disappoint. The winner is a 1931 Dodge Rat Rod built by three members ...

The mustard-colored piece of steel you see here came to life as a Daihatsu TAFT, a cute and tiny offroader that didn't mean to offend anybody. Well, all that has now changed, with the thing being ...

“I get an endless amount of garbage from people about buildingrat rods, but I get just as much about them being diesel powered,” Steve says. “I grew up in the steel industry, so I was used to watching ...

I enjoy local car shows, and several events can be found nearly every summer weekend in the suburbs of Detroit. I like classic survivors, muscle cars, and well-executed restorations, but I usually ...

A remarkable 1930 Ford Model A Rat Rod is currently up for sale on eBay with an asking price of $77,500. The custom built Ford Model A, dubbed ‘The Rat God,’ is part of the FSD Hot Rad Ranch owned by ...

Danny Koker checks out five custom hotrods that scream individuality, style and power. We start in Milwaukee, with a classic ...

Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...

Imagine driving a 1,100hp, twin-turbo sport truck with 1,400 lb-ft of frame-twisting torque-and not just in a blinding blast through the quarter-mile, but on a cross-country run. This was no feverish ...

Rat rods are traditionally powered by fuel-burning V8s that would make environmentalists shiver with anger. This one is a little different. The following rat rod is owned by YouTuber Rich Rebuilds, ...