Month: August 2017

In a joint effort, Daimler AG’s U.S.-based subsidiaries Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and Daimler Trucks North America, are supporting the population in the southern U.S. states affected by Hurricane Harvey. According to a statement, the companies donated $1 million in total to the distressed population coping with the storm’s catastrophic impact. The […]

(Aug. 31, 2017) -- With the exception of Airstream, much of the American RV industry has a hard time distinguishing one RV brand from another. However, in Europe, caravan makers appear more willing to think "outside the box" to differentiate their products from other caravans on the market.

(Aug. 31, 2017) -- Gasoline advanced, extending its longest rally since 2013, as traders assess the capacity of of key Gulf Coast refineries and pipelines to quickly return to service following Harvey, reported The Washington Post.

TaigMarks Inc., an Elkhart advertising and public relations agency, was recently presented with the Business and Education Partnership Award from the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce. According to a release, Vice President and Director of Creative Engagement Rob Hartzler said TaigMarks was actively involved with Elkhart Community Schools when he started working at the agency 15 […]

(Aug. 31, 2017) -- Makers of RVs and motorhomes rallied on Monday, as investors anticipated higher demand in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s destruction.

With the situation very much in a fluid state, Thor Industries Inc. is coordinating relief efforts on behalf of its RV manufacturing subsidiaries — many of which have already begun their own donation drives — to aid the Texas communities struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Rick Schutt, just three weeks into the job as […]

(Aug. 31, 2017) -- he RV Industry Association has announced that the 2018 RVIA Leadership Conference, that includes RVIA’s annual membership meeting, will be held January 14-15, 2018.

Attracted by its business model, quality product and the promise of its RV division, Scott Tuttle, founder and former president of Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles LLC and one of the original founders of Heartland RV LLC, has become a part owner of Nappanee, Ind.-based inTech Trailers, an all-aluminum motorsports and industrial trailer manufacturer founded by […]

(Aug. 31, 2017) -- Officials are seeking public comment on a proposal to increase the entrance fee for private vehicles and restructure the group campsite fee rate beginning in 2018.

(Aug. 31, 2017) -- Camping World declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, or $0.32 annualized.