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Officials say that at around 11:30 a.m., crews were called to a stretch of the interstate near Route 121 when the engine of the car being towed caught fire.  A Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson said that a vehicle was being towed when the engine compartment caught fire and was quickly extinguished when […]

One night in May, authorities say, Alvino Lamar Porter Senones went out for drinks. At some point, he received multiple text messages that warned him to be careful and to avoid drinking and driving, court records state. It’s unclear if Senones got those messages. But early on the morning of May 6, authorities say, Senones […]

There is an old joke that asks “When is a door not a door?” The answer is, “When it is ajar.” Today, there is a new version that goes like this. When are welding machines not welding machines? The answer is, “When they are EV chargers.” Lincoln Electric is well known to tradespeople. The company […]

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Towing companies know how to respond to a need, and Thomas Towing in Santa Barbara rallied this month to collect toys for the Unity Shoppe. They were delivered just before Christmas to replenish the shelves that had many young visitors in the last few weeks. Earlier this month, the toy collection […]

Six of the seven private towing companies contracted with the Detroit Police Department have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the City of Detroit this month accusing the department of running a fraudulent municipal towing operation. The 81-page complaint, filed on Dec. 13 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, […]

Images: Happier Camper In this week’s post What can I tow with an EV? Can I buy a Honda EV scooter (Motocompacto) without a car? Here are some puppies from Project Frodo – and they have homes for the holidays! The first question comes from a fan who wants to know if towing with an […]

Truck campers can be a budget-friendly way of getting into mobile living, especially if you already own a truck. At the same time, you can also find fully equipped rigs that will break the bank. Today, I'm talking about one such vehicle, an overland truck camper based on the Ford F550. One of the most […]

Dirt has been moved in Marshall. Land has been purchased in Green Charter Township. And battery cells are being produced at a newly constructed 659,589-square-foot facility in Van Buren Township. Three multibillion-dollar electric vehicle developments have taken strides in Michigan since they were announced in the past year. They include Our Next Energy’s $1.6 billion […]

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- AAA's "Tow-To-Go" program is in effect.  If you celebrate a little more than you were planning and you find yourself without a safe and sober ride home, call AAA.  They will send a tow truck to bring you and your car home.  You do not have to be a member as […]

When you're stranded on the side of a road with a dead battery or flat tire, your credit card may be able to help. Many consumer and business credit cards have roadside assistance benefits that can help you arrange the services you need. But this perk isn't available with all cards and the cost of […]