Month: April 2014

(April 7, 2014) -- The District Chamber of Commerce has approached Trail, Canada City Council requesting an increase in the fee-for-service contract for the management and operation of the site for the up coming season.

The national average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded on Monday was the highest since August of last year. “Prices may move a little higher in the coming weeks,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA. “However the end is likely in sight for many drivers across the country. The exception to this trend could […]

(April 7, 2014) -- Police are warning of a rash of battery thefts from camping trailers and motor homes in York County, Pa.

(April 7, 2014) -- An RV in a King Soopers parking lot exploded early Saturday afternoon in Thornton, Co. The explosion is believed to be an accident.

(April 7, 2014) -- A Travel booking company has informed the husband of shark attack victim Christine Armstrong it would not refund a $1000 deposit for a planned trip, even though it demanded proof of her death.

(April 7, 2014) -- A new lightweight carbon fiber camper designed in part by Dallara provides customers with eco-friendly and luxury-minded options from solar panels to walk in closets.

How about that March surge in U.S. light-vehicle sales? Well, it was even better than it looked. That’s because the 6% gain compared with March 2013 all came at the last minute and was all retail, which means these are satisfying times for most dealers. Automotive News reported that retail sales rose 7% to overcome a […]

Increasing numbers of Chinese are traveling wherever the road leads. China Daily reports that with growing demand for recreational vehicles in China and consumers’ shifting travel preferences, experts expect a surge in RV-related business across the country. “More people are choosing to explore the countryside and hit the roads with recreational vehicles – a home […]

Carbon fiber is becoming more and more prevalent on production vehicles – look no further than the BMW i3 – but a new company headquartered in Speedway, Ind., is taking the ultra-light material to the next level. As reported by Autoblog, soon consumers will be able to order a 35-foot-long, tow-behind RV made from a […]

Satellite Industries officials recently broke ground for the company’s distribution center and manufacturing facility in Bristol, Ind., that will create 35 jobs this year and up to 100 in the future. The Goshen News reported that John Babcock, CFO for the Minneapolis-based company, said the Bristol location was chosen because of its geographic location. “It’s […]