Month: November 2013

Sales of full-sized pickups have driven overall industry growth in 2013 and powered the Detroit 3 in particular to big profits. So when such a key segment begins to slow, even a little, as it did in October, people notice. Automotive News reported that industrywide, full-sized pickup sales climbed 13% in October from a year [...]

Howe, Ind.-based Cruiser RV LLC, a builder of lightweight travel trailers, will  display new product offerings as part of the Dec. 3-5 Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) 51st Annual RV Trade Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. “We have new floorplans, new features, hot programs and our all-new brand message to help separate us [...]

(Nov. 12, 2013) -- “We saw a 27 percent increase in orders over last year’s event and closed 18 new markets,” said Mohamed. “The company is positioned to grow 20 percent in 2014 and our new image and brand message of Genuine Trailers has been a hit with current and new dealers alike.”

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- Three months ago Travis County Commissioners approved a site plan for the non-profit to build the Community First Village.

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- The United States Postal Service, has struck a deal with the online retailer Amazon.com to deliver the company’s packages on Sundays, the New York Times reported today.

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- PreseRVe Extended Protection Plans announced today it is offering free trials of its monthly 30-minute GoTo Finance training webinar. "All told, this three part webinar will provide tips, tactics & techniques that, when applied, will produce over-the-top results," said Scavo.

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- Staffordshire-based G&P has unveiled a four-berth camper version of a long wheelbase Toyota Proace, complete with an elevating roof section and a roof bed, reports Honest John.

A deluxe park model cabin is being auctioned at eBay in support of Kampground of America Inc.’s (KOA) Care Camps. According to a press release, proceeds will help send children with cancer to specialized summer camps to safely experience the joy of camping. The auction begins Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. and will end Nov. [...]

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- According to Councilor Seth McDonald, the City of Two Harbors hoped to rent spots at the expanded Burlington Bay Campground this fall. But the project still hasn't been completed to the city's standards, writes the Lake County News Chronicle.

(Nov. 11, 2013) -- Charmac Trailers Inc. is recalling 432 model year 2006-2007 cargo, horse and sports trailers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.