Report: New President Bringing ‘Significant’ F&I Scrutiny

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of a report by Jackie Charniga, a reporter covering the finance-and-insurance business and auto retailing for Automotive News. Compliance in the finance-and-insurance office is a top concern for dealerships for the next four years under President Joe Biden. With more federal eyes on their operations, dealers must recommit […]

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Allison Transmission Reports $299M Net Income for 2020

Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) is reporting full-year net income of $299 million, compared to $604 million the previous year, according to a report by Inside Indiana Business. Despite the drop in profits, President and Chief Executive Officer David Graziosi says the company is seeing a recovery in customer demand and the global […]

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New Teardrop Trailer from Polydrop Gets ‘Tesla Friendly’

One of the biggest issues with any trailer is the extra drag it creates. With a traditional gasoline-powered car, this usually just means worse fuel economy, according to reporting at Forbes.com. Maybe you need to stop at a gas station a little more often, but there are so many all across the country that this […]

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Boat & RV Show in Fort Wayne, Ind., Set for Feb. 26-28

Organizers of the All American Outdoor Expo say they are set to bring the event to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind., Feb. 26-28, according to a report by WPTA21. The All American Outdoor Expo is the 66th annual edition of the former Sport, Vacation and Boat Show. Advance tickets are […]

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RVing Surge Leading to New Campgrounds In Alabama

The growth in the number of RV enthusiasts visiting Alabama is leading to the development of new RV parks and prompting expansions and improvements at existing ones, according to park owners and industry officials. “The growth of the RV industry is good for Alabama’s economy and bodes well for our future,” said Thomas Sparrow, who […]

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German Luxury Motorhome OEM Morelo Plans Expansion

The caravan industry is booming and an end to this trend is nowhere to be seen, according to a press release from luxury motorhome OEM MORELO. For this reason the Schlüsselfeld, Germany-based company plans a comprehensive expansion of its premises to increase capacities and to be able to meet the constantly rising demand for MORELO […]

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FMCA RV Club Announces Special Offer for New Members

As record numbers of people are discovering the advantages of RV travel and in an effort to welcome new RV owners to its community and introduce them to the support the group provides, the FMCA RV Club announced today (Feb. 19) it is offering a discounted one-year enrollment fee of $60 for a limited time […]

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Outdoorsy Names Michael Dougherty as New CFO, COO

Outdoorsy, a global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, announced Thursday (Feb. 18) that Michael Dougherty joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Dougherty joins Outdoorsy from iHeartMedia where he was the co-founder and CEO of Jelli, the world’s largest digital ad platform for audio. Dougherty brings with […]

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Chinese Smart RV Features Elevator to Upstairs Sun Room

A very different style of Asian RV to the tiny Japanese and Korean mini-campers that inspire endless wanderlust, the SAIC Maxus Life Home V90 Villa Edition lives considerably larger, according to a report by NewAtlas.com. That’s thanks to a pair of slide-outs widening the first floor and a pop-up, full-height glass-encased second story served by its own elevator. […]

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Camping World of Denver Helps Grant Wish to 3-Year-Old

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges to Make-A-Wish, which grants wishes to children with critical illnesses, notes information released by the Colorado Make-A-Wish Foundation. To protect the safety of the “wish kids,” travel wishes – including trips to places like Disney World and beach locations – have been on hold for nearly a year. […]

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