Imagine pouring your heart, soul, and wallet into building your project car and creating your dream custom ride only to watch someone sideswipe it at an intersection. Heartbreak aside, you are now in ...

Who doesn't like a modified car? From drift missiles to salt-flat speedsters, the world of custom cars is as diverse as its members, those willing to hack their cars up to fit a non-factory need.

Whatever your motivation, car mods can be a great way to express yourself. But here’s the kicker: some legal modifications ...

Let's start with the name. Let's not call them Kemps, or Sleds, or Kustoms with a "K." Let's just call them custom cars. A custom is a car that has been changed, primarily by external modification or ...

The Cavalcade of Customs is the Detroit Autorama’s annual tribute to traditional custom cars. Check out these cool lead sleds from this year’s show. HOT ROD was in attendance at the recent Detroit ...

Automakers spend billions of dollars on developing new vehicle models through R&D processes that can often last four to five years. These development cycles also encompass design, engineering, ...

I took delivery of a new work truck about a year-and-a-half ago, back when dealerships were knocking off $5,000 from MSRP, not adding $7,500. Later on, I ordered new wheels, a drop-in bedliner and a ...

They scream, “Look at me!” and can transform your car into a mobile disco. But here’s the catch: in many states, they’re illegal to use while driving. Sure, you can light up your driveway or a car ...

Modifying a vehicle to make it faster or more secure will have an effect on the car insurance premiums it attracts. But how does it work exactly? Here’s everything you need to know about modified car ...