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Now it’s decided to go after BMW’s M cars and Mercedes-AMG’s hot rods with its own high-performance line: Magma.
—Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The car’s hot rod–style roof chop may seem sacrilegious to some, but the low-slung Lancia is based on an actual Carrera Panamericana racer that was also lowered in period.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2024
The theme park will feature attractions also located at its first location in Arizona, including two highly immersive Hot Wheels roller coasters, double-looping Hot Wheels Twin Mill Racer and Hot Wheels Bone Shaker, emblazoned with the famous hot rod’s skull design.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Here's a look at what to expect ahead of the annual hot rod custom car show's return.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 22 Feb. 2024
Custom cars The show will feature more than 800 custom cars and hot rods.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 22 Feb. 2024
Like most hot rods, the name smashes together various bits of identity and branding to create both a descriptive moment and a few beats of expectation.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Here are five things to do for the weekend of March 1-3
Detroit Autorama
The 71st annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama is set to display more than 800 hot rods, customs vehicles, unique trucks, and motorcycles from around the world.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2024
Close to 50 classic cars and hot rods were also on display for attendees to view.
—Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1943, in the meaning defined above
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“Hot rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20rod. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
hot rod
noun
: an automobile rebuilt or changed for high speed and fast acceleration
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