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Nonetheless, plug-in hybrids still remain the majority of the manufacturer's rechargeable car sales. Jan 7, 2024 at 10:19am ET Toyota Motor North America (Toyota and Lexus brands) reports that its vehicle sales in the United States during the fourth quarter of 2023 amounted to 619,661 units. That's a 15% increase year-over-year. For the full year, […]

SAN DIEGO — The life of a tow truck driver hit and killed on New Years Eve is being celebrated. Dale Alan Pumphrey was struck while working to move a car on State Route 125 in San Diego County near Jamacha Road. Friends and family held a procession Saturday. Tow trucks drove from El Cajon […]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As snow fell around the Kansas City metro Friday, towing companies like Santa Fe Tow Service were on standby ready to help drivers in slippery conditions. “As temperatures drop, everything will start to freeze,” Office Manager Kaileigh Kupchin said. She said they haven’t been too busy thanks to warmer temperatures than […]

Unexpected nighttime phone calls rarely bring good news. I can think of only one recent exception to this rule, back before Thanksgiving. At 12:30 a.m., my daughter Audrey called my cellphone. I tensed up when her name was on the screen. Car wreck? Grandson sick or injured? Burglary? None of the above. She had overnight […]

Submitted photo Five Star Towing owner Eric Platz pulls a semi out of a snow-covered ditch. It hasn’t snowed much at all this winter so far, but like it or not, its wintertime and sooner or later a major snowstorm will happen. In the past five years, snowy or icy road conditions were reported in […]

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Jan 5, 2024 11:34 am PST | Updated Jan 5, 2024 2:41 pm PST LA MESA, CA — The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Stories near […]

Things To Consider When Selecting a Roadside Assistance Company Range of Services Most roadside assistance plans offer all the services you might need – from towing and tire changes to fluid deliveries, jump-starts, and lockout support. However, providers and plans can vary quite a bit in the quantity or limitations of those services, the extra […]

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If you're switching from an internal combustion vehicle to an electric one, the winter may bring some surprises. Range, charging and battery health are all impacted by cold weather, so driving your new EV through the winter months will require some adjustments to your routine as well as some extra planning—especially if you want to go […]

McAllister Towing Enriches Fleet with Eco-Conscious Tug, Grace McAllister In a recent development, McAllister Towing of New York has enriched its fleet with the addition of a new shipdocking tractor tug, christened the Grace McAllister. The vessel was constructed at the Washburn & Doughty shipyard in East Boothbay, Maine, bearing testament to the craftsmanship and […]