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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 […]

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, […]

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