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 ...

For people who are interested in cars as more than basic transportation, the temptation to modify and customize their vehicles can often be too hard to resist. The modifications themselves can be ...

In 2025, a growing number of auto policyholders are turning to aftermarket parts to reduce repair costs, a trend that mirrors the increasing popularity of vehicle modifications. For owners of hot rods ...

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.

Performance parts, flashy body kits, and custom paint can feel like easy ways to make a car stand out, but the market usually punishes those choices when it is time to sell. Buyers shopping used ...

The idea of picking up a car as a project to modify and customize with personal flourishes is a goal of many, especially those with mechanical aptitude. Despite the amount of work and hard physical ...

For many enthusiasts, a car is a blank canvas waiting for a personal touch that sets it apart from the factory standard. However, there is a very fine line between a tasteful upgrade and modifications ...

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 ...

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 ...