Month: June 2014

Even if the weather isn’t quite ready, some Manitoba RV owners have no choice but to take their vehicles out of storage. Lapointe’s RV Centre in Springfield, Manitoba, closed its doors last week and the business has since been placed in receivership. The law firm handling the account told CTV News they are working with […]

Consumers splurged on new cars and trucks in May, but not much else despite another solid month of income gains. And inflation continued its steady march higher. MarketWatch reported that the government said consumer spending climbed 0.2% last month, driven largely by the sale of new autos. Economists polled by MarketWatch were expecting a 0.4% […]

Alberta campers are looking for more convenience and amenities, particularly in the kitchen, according to a report by the St. Albert Gazette. Nathan Peesker, sales manager at RV City in Morinville, says a lack of adequate counter space has always been one of the biggest complaints that women have when it comes to RV living. […]

Five RV industry-related companies were recognized in the latest issue of Indiana Business Journal (IBJ) as being among “Indiana’s Top Companies in 2013,” including: • Cummins Inc., a leading source of generators through its Minneapolis-based Cummins Power Generation division, ranked No. 3 among the Hoosier State’s public companies with $23.1 billion in 2013 revenues and […]

(June 26, 2014) -- Personal consumer expenditure (PCE) rose by a weaker-than-expected 0.2 percent in May 2014. Expectations had been for a 0.4 percent gain following a flat reading (was -0.1 percent) in April and the 0.8 percent (was 1.0 percent) jump in March, RBC Economics reported today.

(June 26, 2014) -- Revenues for the Fiscal 2014 third quarter were $247.7 million, an increase of 13.5 percent, versus $218.2 million for the Fiscal 2013 third quarter. Net income grew 48.6 percent to $11.4 million

(June 26, 2014) -- In recognition of the growing interest in domestic manufacturing, the showcase will feature 30 products from American manufacturers to share the story of companies sourcing here in the United States.

It could be the best year for the RV industry since 2007. At least that was the opinion of one expert after the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) announced Wednesday (June 25) that May shipment totals were the best for May in eight years and the best overall monthly total since March 2007. “They (shipments) are indeed […]

When it arrives in dealerships early next year, the 2015 Ram ProMaster City will give Chrysler Group dealers a small commercial van to compete with the Ford Transit Connect. Automotive News reported that the 2015 ProMaster City is based on the Fiat Doblo but designed for North America. The front-wheel-drive vehicle will be powered by […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. reported a 48.6% increase in net income in its fiscal third quarter, spurred by continued strong performance in motorhome operations coupled with an increase in towable sales. Revenues for the period, ended May 31, increased 13.5% to $247.7 million versus $218.2 million for the fiscal 2013 third quarter. Net income grew 48.6% to […]