Tag: cars

How ‘hypermasculine’ electric cars left women behind

The car industry’s “woman problem” has long been a subject of criticism, from macho advertising to the lack of female-shaped crash-test dummies. It was hoped that the dawn of electric vehicles (EVs) might offer a useful moment to turn the page – but on current trends, electric car cheerleaders risk being disappointed. Worrying research by […]

Early morning blaze scorches SLO County auto wreckage yard and cars

A commercial fire in Paso Robles damaged an auto wreckage lot that was filled with cars and car parts early Saturday morning. The first reports of the fire at Paso Robles Auto Wrecking, located at 5755 Monterey Road, came in shortly after 2 a.m, according to Cal Fire. Multiple crews from Cal Fire, Paso Robles, […]

10 Cars You Can Buy Today for the Best Returns

shaunl / Getty Images If you’ve shopped for a used car in the past three or so years, you probably know it’s been a hot market. The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions to the new car market, which sent buyers searching for good deals on used vehicles — often to find none within their budgets. With […]

3 Cars That Offer the Best Long-Term Investment Potential

A.J. Jansen / Getty Images When we think of investment portfolios, we often think of stocks, mutual funds and certificates of deposit (CDs). But have you considered the world of alternative investments? One such alternative gaining traction is collectibles, with classic cars leading the pack. In fact, GOBankingRates recently sat down with classic car collectors […]