In the world of towing and trailering, safety remains a paramount concern, and the Lippert Difference in this realm is both evident and impactful. Lippert’s trailblazing anti-lock braking system (ABS), specifically engineered for trailers, marks a significant leap in towing safety technology. Key Highlights: Advanced ABS Technology: Lippert’s system integrates seamlessly with trailer brakes, enhancing […]
WATERLOO, IOWA (KWWL) - The past couple of weeks have seen some intense winter weather with snow storms and treacherous temperatures. According to Valley Wide Towing and Recovery, the past couple weeks have been the busiest for the entire season. Drivers have been working long hours and responding to multiple calls from drivers who are […]
Since the extreme cold began on January 11th CAA Roadside Assistance has had about 4,000 requests to help with battery boosts, tows, lock outs, fuel and air delivery for tires. Spokesperson Christine Niemczyk advises CAA members who have requested help by phone, online or through the app are being managed as quickly as possible. She apologizes for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]