Month: November 2013

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- This year the program included 36 judges from 19 countries. Each judge carefully reviewed and evaluated nearly 2,500 product entries at the SEMA Show before selecting the products that they felt would resonate and appeal most to consumers in their home countries, the release noted. SlideZilla was chosen as one of the Top 10 products that would be of most interest and most likely to succeed commercially in the USA.

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- Freedom Charge is a line of custom fit, wireless charging systems based on the Qi inductive power standard used by wireless device makers. Each consists of a vehicle-specific charging plate that is cut to integrate into an existing center console or storage tray, depending on the vehicle make and model, and molded to secure most phones.

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- The new Conquest/Innsbruck 40DEN floor plan from Gulf Stream Coach, making its debut at the upcoming RVIA Show in Louisville, uses three slide-outs to give campers a huge front kitchen, a multipurpose “den” and a luxurious his ’n hers master suite, the company announced today.

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- Awards were announced for the following categories: Website design; won by Copake KOA; simple brochure, earned by Hickory Hill Family Camping Resort; and mailer piece, received by Conesus Lake Campground. An independent panel reviewed all submissions and picked the winners for each category.

Augusta RV Co., Bristol, Ind., will unveil its new high-end Luxe fifth-wheel at the Annual Florida RV SuperShow in January, 2014, according to a press release. The Luxe has been in development for a year and a half and Augusta introduced a prototype at September’s Elkhart County RV Open House that was well received by dealers. [...]

(Nov. 14, 2013) -- The new 120,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store will be located at Highway 417 and Huntmar Drive, directly across from the popular Canadian Tire Centre hockey arena in Kanata. The new store, which will open midyear in 2015, will feature the popular Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill.

Nappanee, Ind.-based Gulf Stream Coach Inc. has introduced the new Conquest/Innsbruck 40DEN destination trailer, featuring a triple-slide floorplan that gives RVers a huge front kitchen, multipurpose “den” and his-and-hers master suite. According to a press release, Gulf Stream will debut the new “Lodge Series” model as part of the Dec. 3-5 National RV Trade Show [...]

The Coast Distribution System Inc., a key aftermarket supplier to the recreational vehicle and outdoor recreation industries, reported a 59% increase in net income for its third quarter, ended Sept. 30, on lower sales. “We are pleased with our solid balance sheet performance during the third quarter, as well as the positive impact of our [...]

This week was shaping up to be a showdown on auto finance. But from a U.S. Senate hearing Tuesday (Nov. 12) on the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), it became clear that CFPB Director Richard Cordray wants to thaw the agency’s icy relationship with auto lenders and dealers. Automotive News reported that [...]

As a part of Airstream Inc.’s “Live Riveted” brand campaign, the company rolled out a mobile app for “adventure-loving techies to use on the road to inspire new travel ideas.” According to a press release, the app serves as a portal for users to engage with each other and the brand by sharing riveting aspects [...]