Category: Car Maintenance and Tips

  • SLO County welcomes first rain of the season with safety tips

    SLO County welcomes first rain of the season with safety tips

    San Luis Obispo County’s first rain of the season is forecast to begin today and is expected to last through the weekend – here’s how to stay safe during the rainy weather. The County is anticipating about 1 to 3 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service or NWS. Scott Jalbert is with…

  • Creating a blueprint for Wi-Fi and secure access in emergency services fleets

    Creating a blueprint for Wi-Fi and secure access in emergency services fleets

    Sponsored by Cradlepoint By Police1 BrandFocus Staff The number of devices within an emergency services vehicle – a police car, fire truck or ambulance – that require constant, reliable and secure communication grows every day. Making this technology easy to use can be incredibly complex, so how is a first responder agency supposed to implement…

  • What to do when driving skills decline

    What to do when driving skills decline

    It’s a simple but unfortunate fact: driving skills can wane over time. Eventually, driving can become unsafe for an older driver, their passengers, and others on the road (LINK to part 1). If you notice a decline in driving abilities in a loved one, or in yourself, what’s the best way to handle this? If…

  • VERTICAL FOCUS: Electric Vehicles

    VERTICAL FOCUS: Electric Vehicles

    <!– –> Is the transition to an EV fleet right for your firm? Plus, the ABCs of electric vehicle batteries and delivery companies embrace EVs. 4 Tips to Transition to an EV Fleet By: Jeff Wood, Senior Vice President, Operations, Wesco Supply chain professionals face several daunting challenges as they prepare to electrify their transportation…

  • Summit-based Spark Car Wash raises $30M Series B

    Listen to this article Summit-based Spark Car Wash has raised $30 million as part of a Series B round led by GoPoint Ventures, the company announced Nov. 14. Founded in 2018, the high-tech, express car wash chain has a membership-driven model and is known for its speed and technology as well as its efforts to…

  • Edmunds: How to make the most of falling used car prices

    Edmunds: How to make the most of falling used car prices

    The past few years have been rough for used-vehicle buyers due to higher prices, less inventory and rising interest rates. Compared to what people normally expect to pay from buying used, it’s fair to say the market has been discouraging. But there seems to be at least a dim light at the end of the…

  • Best car insurance companies of November 2023

    Best car insurance companies of November 2023

    Car insurance is a legal requirement in most states, but choosing the best car insurance company for you can be easier said than done. There are lots of reputable car insurance companies on the market and each one has unique advantages and drawbacks. We reviewed some of the best car insurance companies based on features…

  • Google is Going To Let You Annotate Search Results

    Ever wanted to add your own annotations to search results you find on Google? With Google’s new “Notes” experiment, launching Wednesday as an opt-in feature through Search Labs, you’ll be able to. From a report: If you’ve opted in to Notes, buttons to add and see notes will appear under search results and under articles…

  • Weather safety tips amid floods across South Florida

    Weather safety tips amid floods across South Florida

    According to the National Weather Service (NWS), areas of Miami-Dade and Broward are under a flood watch until Thursday morning. The Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is offering tips to keep your community safe amid these conditions. You can protect your home from flooding by moving valuables inside and moving electrical appliances above flood…

  • Tech Champions 2023: winners and shortlists

    “There will come a point when no job is needed,” declared Elon Musk earlier this month. “You can have a job if you want for personal satisfaction, but the AI will be able to do everything.” Tech entrepreneurs have their own agenda, of course, but the fact that Musk delivered his bold prediction to UK…