Car modifications have been around since the early days of automotive history. Back in the 1920s, hot rodders did all sorts of things to their vehicles pursuing higher performance. During the 1950s, ...

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.

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 ...

A heavily customized 1955 Chevrolet 210 coupe is set to appear at auction in April 2026, showcasing a comprehensive ...

Car enthusiasts are a very creative breed, that's for sure, and there are a lot of car modifications out there, many of which are actually quite impressive, enhancing the value of a vehicle with ...

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 ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

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 ...

Vehicle owners have been left to pay big sums because they have unknowingly invalidated their car insurance, the Financial Ombudsman Service warned. Car modifications such as alloy wheels or tinted ...