SSI’s Stropkai is Slated for RVDA of Canada Webinar

RVDA of Canada is partnering with Scott Stropkai, president/CEO of Statistical Surveys Inc. in Grand Rapids, Mich., to offer a comprehensive look at Canadian RV retail sales data. According to a release, Stropkai will analyze registration trends in 2019 in a March 10 webinar running 1-1:30 p.m. (EST) Statistical Surveys’ data collection and reporting allows […]

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RV Industry Secures a Win for Mobile Satellite Users

Last year, the RV industry came together when a little known provision of copyright law threatened access to network programing for RVers using satellites in their units. RVIA News & Insights reported that without reauthorization of the Section 119 copyright law before the end of last year, millions of RV owners would have lost access to […]

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REV Group 1Q Sales up Slightly, Rec Sector Declines

REV Group Inc. reported that consolidated net sales during its fiscal first quarter, ended Jan. 31, totaled $532.1 million, representing an increase of 2.6% compared to $518.7 million in the prior year period. The increase in net sales was primarily the result of higher fire and emergency and commercial segment net sales, partially offset by […]

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Utilimaster Debuts Velocity Van at ‘Work Truck Show’

Utilimaster, a brand of Spartan Motors Inc. operating under the Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services business unit, unveiled the new Class 3 Velocity M3 walk-in cargo van at The Work Truck Show at the Indianapolis Convention Center. According to a press release, the Utilimaster Velocity M3, built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cab and chassis, blends […]

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Cummins Rolls Out Two Fuel-Efficient Engines in Indy

Cummins Inc. unveiled more sustainable and fuel efficient versions of two medium-duty engines at The Work Truck Show at Indiana Convention Center on March 3. Transport Topics reported that the engines, designed to meet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards for 2021, feature improved fuel economy, an integrated digital platform, extended maintenance intervals and […]

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Report: ‘Coronavirus’ May Impact Ind. Manufacturing

Even without one human case of coronavirus within Indiana’s borders, the Hoosier state could feel a deep impact from the disease as it starts to impede manufacturing, according to an Indiana University—Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC) professor. Inside INdiana Business reported that stocks plunged last week amid escalating fears of the coronavirus’ spread and the damage […]

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Wheels Turning to Create Outdoor Rec Office in Colo.

Legislation that would permanently establish Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) as a staple of the governor’s permanent Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) passed a key committee hurdle. The Kiowa County Press reported that House Bill 1191 was referred by the House Energy and Environment Committee to the Appropriations Committee on Thursday. […]

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Indiana Senate Unanimously Approves Sales Tax Bill

The Indiana Senate unanimously passed a bill yesterday (March 3) that looks to provide relief for the state’s RV dealers facing a disadvantage with neighboring states that charge less sales tax than the Hoosier State. The bill, which was first introduced Jan. 6, 2020, by Rep. Doug Miller (District 48), is expected to be signed […]

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Ford to Offer All-Electric Transit Cargo Van for 2022

The world’s best-selling cargo van – Ford Transit – will debut an all-electric version for the U.S. and Canada for the 2022 model year, helping businesses achieve sustainability goals and lower cost of ownership while helping cities improve air quality and reduce noise levels. Built in the U.S., the all-electric Transit will be smart and […]

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