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January 16, 2024
'A complete and utter challenge': Busy week for tow truck drivers as snow turns to ice | News

We're done with snow for a while, but we're still dealing with the harsh road conditions left from last week's winter storm. MADISON (WKOW) -- We're done with snow for a while, but we're still dealing with the harsh road conditions left from last week's winter storm. "It's been very testing," owner and operator of […]

January 15, 2024
Missouri Mother Faces Financial Setback After Car Towing Incident

Missouri Mother Faces Financial Setback After Car Towing Incident In St. Louis, Missouri, a mother of two, Christina Reise, encountered a considerable obstacle when her vehicle was towed from her driveway due to expired tags. Reise, who heavily depends on her car for managing her household and ferrying her children to school, now faces an […]

January 15, 2024
AMA roadside assistance wait times temporarly unavailable

The Alberta Motor Association received a historic number of requests for roadside assistance over the last week, which has lead to issues with their online wait time system in Edmonton and Calgary. On Monday, AMA said their dispatch system wasn’t showing accurate wait times due to its high call volume. A predicted time of arrival […]

January 15, 2024
Electric Truck Milestones in 2023 and Outlook, Reports IDTechEx

BOSTON, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Major fleets have committed to transitioning at least 30% of their new heavy-duty truck purchases to be zero-emission vehicles, including electric models, by 2030. However, many companies are daunted by the extra upfront cost of electric trucks, as well as challenges like the limited availability of chargers. The benefits […]

January 15, 2024
These Are The Best-Selling New And Used Electric Cars In The U.S.

The Tesla Model Y SUV topped electric car sales last year with nearly 400,000 units sold. The Washington Post via Getty Images The good news for automakers and environmentalists hoping for a zero-emissions vehicular future is that electric vehicles accounted for 7.6% of the new-car market in 2023, according to Kelley Blue Book, which represents […]

January 15, 2024
Tighter Turns for Cybertruck, Hidden Tow Hitch Revealed and Full Owner's Manual

January 15, 2024 By Kevin Armstrong Tesla's Cybertruck is already going to get an improvement, according to the CEO. We’ve also discovered a few more new and interesting pieces of information about the stainless steel beast. Enhanced Turning Radius and Maneuverability One of many cool things about Cybertruck is the four-wheel turning. But it is […]

January 14, 2024
Legislator's bill would help N.Va. localities regulate towing

A General Assembly member from Arlington is patroning legislation that will close a loophole and make it easier for Northern Virginia localities to regulate towing companies. Current towing regulations handed down from the state level limit the powers of jurisdictions in Planning District 8 (Northern Virginia) to require operating certificates for towing companies that both […]

January 14, 2024
Here's how your iPhone 14 & 15 can get you roadside assistance even when there's no cell service

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 families of devices, including the Pro models, can call for roadside assistance when you need it, even if you don't have a traditional cellular connection. It's a feature that has the very real potential to help save lives, and now we know exactly how it works. Apple's Emergency SOS […]

January 14, 2024
Here's How Much The Tesla Model X Can Actually Tow

When buying a Model X, you'll have two luxury models to choose from, with pricing starting at $79,990. The Long Range serves as the standard model and is powered by 670 horsepower with an estimated 310 pound-feet of torque. Alternatively, the costlier and more powerful option, the Plaid, delivers a far more impressive 1,020 horsepower […]

January 13, 2024
Local tow truck company preparing for snow storms

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Driving in the snow and ice can result in unexpected crashes if you’re not careful. Steven Lewis, light driver for J Hook Towing & Recovery, says they are preparing for the upcoming snow and ice because they do see an increase in car accidents.  The tow truck company has heavy drivers […]

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