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January 13, 2024
Cold snap causes huge jump in roadside assistance

Between Tuesday, Jan 9, and the end of the day Thursday, Jan. 11, AMA received more than 10,000 requests for roadside assistance across the province—and that number continues to climb given the extreme cold. In parts of Alberta, call volume has been as high as nine times the norm for this time of year, with […]

January 13, 2024
Falling tree smashes truck, stopping inches from Big Island woman's face | News

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January 13, 2024
EV Sales Are Just Getting Started

Over the past few months, multiple media outlets have suggested U.S. sales of electric vehicles are losing steam, or have stalled out, or look grim for 2024, or that makers, dealers, and buyers are dawdling. Even Hertz, which was going all in on EVs two years ago, is now reducing its EV fleet. What's going […]

January 13, 2024
Tips from a tow truck driver as the temps continue to drop - InForum

FARGO — As the temperatures go down, the number of car issues is going up. From dead batteries, to an unexpected trip into the ditch, to a pesky flat tire, Mother Nature has tested the patience of a lot of drivers. When vehicles run into issues on the road, tow truck drivers are ready to […]

January 12, 2024
List: Northeast Wisconsin counties that issued tow bans and each municipality that declared snow emergencies

(WFRV) – A snowstorm in northeast Wisconsin has caused multiple counties to issue tow bans and municipalities to declare snow emergencies. The latest Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5 Below are each county in northeast Wisconsin that has a tow ban: Outagamie County Started at 11 a.m. Friday Will update when normal towing operations […]

January 12, 2024
AMA responded to over 10,000 calls for roadside assistance Thursday

As a result, wait times for service across the province are climbing. As of this publication, drivers in Edmonton can expect to wait up to 121 hours, or approximately five days, for towing or winching. AMA’s estimate in Calgary is 48 hours, 24 hours in Grande Prairie, 13 hours in Red Deer, six hours in […]

January 12, 2024
My boyfriend’s advice got me towed

DEAR ABBY: I went to visit a man I was dating and there was no visitor parking available. He told me to park in any space, even though there were signs stating non-residents would be towed. He said not to worry about it, that I’d be there only a few hours. Suffice it to say, […]

January 11, 2024
Here are tips from Fort Wayne auto and towing professionals on how to get your properly towed, and continually running in the winter

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With winter storms a reality in January, it’s important to know how to handle adverse weather on the road, and how the cold impacts your car. And there’s one simple tip that professionals offer to anyone thinking about driving during a winter storm. “If you can stay off the roads, if […]

January 11, 2024
YouTuber Depletes His Car Battery To Test Apple's Roadside Assistance via Satellite Feature On iPhone

Apple introduced its new roadside assistance via satellite feature with iOS 17, available on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15. If you are unfamiliar, the feature lets you contact roadside assistance company AAA in the United States for vehicle services. The feature comes into play when your iPhone's cellular or Wi-Fi coverage is out. If […]

January 11, 2024
Weekend roundup: Area events include monster truck show, 'Clue' performance, circus at Temple Mall, live music and more | Entertainment

Monsters will take flight this weekend in Belton as the Cadence Bank Center hosts the annual No Limits Monster Truck and Thrill show. Other events this weekend in Central Texas include performances of “Clue” at Lake Belton High School, the annual Arches Resolution 5K run, a gun show, live music and more. No Limits monster […]

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