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Lowrider cars are more than hydraulics, dazzling paint jobs, and custom upholstery. They are a totem of a lifestyle and a celebration of culture. These captivating styles of vehicles date back to post ...

In the mid-twentieth century in Southern California, colorful painted classic cars would cruise the boulevards. From Cadillac El Dorados to Chevy Impalas, these lowriders were rolling art ...

This week on 60 Minutes, correspondent Bill Whitaker took a little trip to Española, New Mexico, the self-proclaimed lowrider capital of the world. Lowriders are exactly what they sound like: cars ...

Quinceañeras are coming-of-age celebrations in Latin American communities as girls turn 15. Sometimes, lowriders are part of the party. This digital color print by Wendy Chavez, “Quince, Firmes Car ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on Nov. 24, 2024. The original video can be viewed here. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines lowrider as "a customized car with a chassis that ...

After working on cars for gangs, battling crystal meth addiction and facing three criminal convictions, legendary lowrider painter Rob Vanderslice might not have expected to be hired by the ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Lowrider culture started in Los Angeles in the early 1940s and has since become an international phenomenon. It’s also a big part of the culture in San Jose where Lowrider Magazine ...

(FOX40.COM)— Modesto is officially recognizing lowrider culture as part of its history. This week, the city signed a proclamation declaring every fourth Saturday of September as Lowrider History Day.

While some other cities around California lifted their cruising bans, lowriders in National City were hit with one setback after another. Now that's changed. On Tuesday evening, National City leaders ...

Lowrider drivers and car enthusiasts are coasting into 2024 with a sigh of relief. More than 200 lowriders took to Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles on New Year’s Day to celebrate a new ...