Month: December 2013

(Dec. 5, 2013) -- Fox Business reports a HipCamp.com founder won this year’s Ideation Nation “civic hacking” competition, for her site that aims to make it easier for outdoor enthusiasts to book campsites online.

(Dec. 5, 2013) -- When a draft of a new master plan for Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park is released, it will be minus a proposed new camping area but plus 10 sites for an existing campground, reports the Bismarck Tribune.

(Dec. 5, 2013) -- The 46th Annual Snowball Derby starts tonight in Florida, and WEAR reports people are camping out for the big race.

There has been some question the last few years about attendance at the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) National RV Trade Show. But, according to a report in the Elkhart (Ind.) Truth, many say the Louisville Show remains vital no matter what the numbers say. The emergence of northern Elkhart RV Open House in September has raised questions [...]

Coach-Net announced it is expanding its North American network, adding 24 dealer partners over the past two months. “Coach-Net is proud to partner with the industry’s premier RV manufacturers and dealers,” said Dan Lopez, vice president of Coach-Net sales, in a press release. “I think the caliber of our dealer partners speaks volumes about the [...]

RVC Outdoor Destinations announced it has completed renovations and additions to Koyote Ranch Resort located in Medina, Texas and the property is now Medina Highpoint Resort. According to a press release, the 95-acre Texas Hill Country property sits at one of the highest points in the region and provides guests with spectacular views, two ponds, [...]

U.S. sales of cars and light trucks surged 9% in November to 1.24 million units, which is the fastest pace in almost seven years. The industry’s annualized sales rate, adjusted for seasonal factors, rose to 16.4 million last month, up from 15.3 million a year earlier and easily topping analysts’ forecasts in the 15.8 million [...]

(Dec. 5, 2013) -- "Through the second day of show, we are very pleased with how the event is going," said Bill Baker, RVIA senior director of communication. "A 1 percent increase in overall attendance is good news. But, more importantly, we are encouraged by the level of sales activity at the exhibits and the general mood of people at the show."

General Motors Co. is planning to sell its stake in Ally Financial Inc., the auto lender majority owned by U.S. taxpayers, a person with knowledge of the transaction told Bloomberg. Selling now would allow GM to avoid a months-long lockup tied to Ally’s initial public offering, according to the person, who asked to remain anonymous [...]

(Dec. 5, 2013) -- Auto-Trail has raised £1,736.00 for the “Movember” charity helping raise awareness for men’s health in the UK.