A flathead Ford V-8 is not a hot rod engine! Just ask anyone who was around when they first started stabbing 'em in lakes cars. Nope-a Ford A, B, or C four-cylinder with a Cragar head and some ...

Hot-rodding is an iconic American automotive pass-time, but such a specialized hobby has no shortage of jargon and lingo — ...

In our kickoff "class" in the Auto Shop Series on Engine Basics (HRM, Sept. '71), we defined the connecting rod or "rod" as the part of an engine which "transmits and converts up-and-down ...

Anyone who is at least passingly familiar with custom cars has probably at least heard of the concept of a hot rod. A hot rod is, of course, a custom car designed with the express purpose of going as ...

Since its debut in 1989, Lexus has gained worldwide recognition for delivering high-quality vehicles prioritizing luxury, comfort, and reliability. But in 1998, the Japanese brand shocked everyone ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The 9th Annual Street Rod National South event is happening this weekend! It’s the largest and most spectacular street rod, muscle car, and custom truck and car show, and it ...

HUNTINGTON — Tri-State Street Rods hosted its annual Graffiti In The Park car show on Sunday at Ritter Park, alongside the annual Art in the Park display. The auto group’s next car show will be Friday ...

If your car is making a chirpy rattling noise, prepare yourself for a potentially very large repair bill. Here's what's wrong and what you can do to avoid it.