Michigan: Auto Plants May Shut if People Don’t Wear Masks

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warned Wednesday (July 15) that the state’s auto factories could be shut down again if residents don’t follow her order to wear masks and slow the spread of the coronavirus, according to a Bloomberg report published by Automotive News. “If Michiganders don’t mask up when we go out in public, cases […]

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2020 SEMA Show Requires Face Coverings, Health Screening

SEMA Showgoers will be required to wear a face masks or a face shield during the 2020 event, as part of a proactive plan to prevent the spreading of germs and provide exhibitors and attendees with a safe environment where they will be able to conduct business, according to a release. The SEMA Show is […]

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Walorski Introduces Bill to Extend Section 301 Tariff Exclusions

U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) Thursday (July 16) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide American businesses another year of relief from Section 301 tariffs by extending product exclusions currently in effect, according to a release. “China has a long record of unfair trade practices, and we need to continue holding them accountable […]

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Patrick Industries to Announce 2Q 2020 Earnings on July 30

Patrick Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK), a major manufacturer and distributor of building and component products for the RV, marine, manufactured housing and industrial markets, expects to release its second quarter and six months 2020 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 30. Patrick Industries also expects to host a conference call at 10 […]

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Report: With Big Trips Out, RV Makeovers Hot this Summer

The call of the open road is getting especially loud this summer, reports Maureen Feighan of The Detroit News. As COVID-19 continues to reshape our lives, even after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifted her lockdown orders, road trips are the hot – and safe – way to travel this summer. And RV trips are an especially […]

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Turned into Survival Home on Wheels

If you want to disappear from your nosy neighbors, or you want to isolate yourself during the pandemic, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter turned into a home on wheels is the ideal vehicle for you., according to a report by BenzInsider.com. The van called “Bruce Banner” based on the alter ego of Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk is fitted […]

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NASA, Japan Partnership to Develop an ‘RV for the Moon’

As NASA works toward its literal moonshot goal of establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon, one of the lingering challenges is figuring out where everyone would live, according to a report at Futurism.com. Past ideas for lunar habitats have included inflatable tents, underground bases, and even giant fungi. Now, through a partnership with […]

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Peek Inside 8 Luxurious RVs Each Costing Over $200,000

With the coronavirus pandemic limiting travel options this summer, why not road trip across the US in some serious style? Business Insider offers a look inside eight luxurious RVs for sale that cost between $200,000 and $2 million. The Bowlus Road Chief’s Endless Highways costs $225,000 and can travel across the country on just a […]

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RVB/Wells Fargo Survey Looks at Memorable 2020 & Beyond

While North America is still grappling with pandemic-related issues – a crisis for which Thor Industries Inc., Forest River Inc. and Winnebago Industries Inc. have exited the 2020 Elkhart RV Open House – RVBusiness magazine and Wells Fargo CDF are again reaching out to the North American RV arena by circulating the “2020 RVB/Wells Fargo RV Industry […]

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