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We've got opinions on a lot of things. We'll limit them to hot rods though. Read the HOT ROD blog and get the latest advice, expert opinions, and discussion from hot rod enthusiasts around the world.

You Rank It! Troy’s Talladega
We want your opinion on our feature cars. Here are three photos to help you decide if you would cruise it around town or cruise it to the junkyard. After you rank it, add comments in our comment section below. You might be quoted in the magazine, so please include your full name and a [...]
Two Weeks Until Power Tour
The HOT ROD staff heads out to Detroit in two weeks, we’re looking forward to seeing some familiar faces as well as all of the first-timers. Just a reminder, you can find all of our Power Tour information HERE, so check there first if you have any Power Tour-related questions.
Evolution Performance Runs 8.99 in a 2011 5.0L Mustang Auto
Evolution Performance sent us a link to the above video and a list of the specifications. Also worth noting, this car is a daily driver and weights 3,900 pounds with driver. 2011 Mustang GT C/S 5.0L 4V -L&M Engines Built 302 CID 5.0L 4V Diamond Pistons, Manley Pro Series I-Beam Rods, TSS Billet Oil Pump [...]
Chevrolet Confirms Commodore is US-Bound as SS
The speculation has been confirmed, Chevrolet will be importing a face-lifted version the upcoming VF Holden Commodore as the Chevrolet SS for the 2014 model year, marking the first RWD Chevrolet sedan on the civilian market since the Caprice and Impala SS left production in 1996. The SS will be a limited production model, and [...]
DRAG WEEK: NEW REGISTRATIONS AND SCHEDULING
As you may know, Drag Week registration has hit capacity of 200 cars (actually, there are a few more since we didn’t get the online registration shut off quickly enough). As of last Friday there are 78 cars on the wait list to join the event. We are trying to make space for another 50 [...]