A pair of hot-button issues took center stage during the first full day of educational sessions at the RV Dealers Association’s (RVDA) 2020 Virtual Convention/Expo on Tuesday (Nov. 10). Operating from Nov. 9-20 in a virtual format this year due to the pandemic, the Con/Expo is presented by the RVDA, RVDA of Canada and the […]
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Neiman Marcus has teamed up with Bowlus Road Chief to unveil a Bowlus Endless Highways Bespoke Performance Edition travel trailer for the luxury department store’s 2020 Fantasy Gifts, according to a report at BusinessInsider.com This unveiling comes at a fortuitous time: travel trailer, as well as camper van and RV, shipments have continued to skyrocket […]
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On behalf of the Trump Administration and in support of America’s military members and families, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt signed Secretary’s Order 3387 at the Iowa Gold Star Museum in October, announcing that Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans will be granted free access to national parks, national wildlife refuges […]
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The national gas price average pushed a penny cheaper on the week to $2.11 following an increase in gasoline stocks and a dip in demand, according to a report by AAA. Stocks added 1.5 million bbl to total 227.6 million bbl, in the Energy Information Administration’s latest report, while demand decreased to 8.3 million b/d. […]
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General Motors plans to hire 3,000 employees by the first quarter of 2021 to accelerate electric vehicle production and enhance vehicle software, GM said in a statement Monday (Nov. 9), according to a report by Automotive News. The additional jobs, many of which are related to GM’s proprietary Ultium batteries and EV development, will help […]
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Ford Motor Co. plans to invest $100 million and create 150 full-time jobs at its Kansas City Assembly Plant to support the upcoming E-Transit van, according to a report by Automotive News. The electric van, set to be revealed Thursday, will go on sale in late 2021 as a 2022 model. Coupled with a previously announced […]
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RVPAC, the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) federal political action committee, today (Nov. 10) announced its first-ever round of political contributions. After raising nearly $50,000 in its first year of existence, RVPAC contributed more than $16,000 to RV industry champions during its first active election cycle, including: Sen. Steve Daines Sen. Joni Ernst Sen. Cory Gardner […]
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Steve Heese, president of Chris-Craft Corporation, a subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, has been elected chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA), according to a release. The position was previously held by Ben Speciale, president of Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit. Officer elections on the NMMA Board of Directors include: Vice […]
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Gord Bragg of Hub City RV in Lantzville, British Columbia has been re-elected as Chairman of the Board of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada for a second term, the organization announced Monday (Nov. 9). Given the current state of affairs, the RVDA of Canada nomination committee felt that it would be in […]
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Lance Camper announces its first new model in almost five years, the 2021 Lance 960. This hard-side, non-slide truck camper features Lance’s latest advances and their fresh take on more a comfortable dinette. Have a seat and check out this brand new Lance Camper, writes Gordon White at TruckCamperMagazine.com. Since nobody will believe us anyway, […]
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