DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday posted its highest first-quarter net income in a decade but said it could lose half of planned production in the second quarter because of the semiconductor shortage that has halted some high-profit assembly lines, according to a report by Automotive News. The automaker said it earned $3.3 billion from […]
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The next Coffee, Lunch and Learn program hosted by the RV Women’s Alliance’s (RVWA), which is set for noon ET, Friday (April 30), will feature Nicole Greer, “The Vibrant Coach,” for a session that is designed to help participants get clear about their vision and the supporting communication and business acumen necessary to execute it fully. “In […]
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The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced that Susan Motley will be joining the ARVC team as senior director of education and events, and executive director of the ARVC Foundation. Motley will be joining the ARVC team in mid-May after serving most recently as deputy director of the Association for the Advancement of Physician […]
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Camping World Holdings Inc. (CWH) today announced in a press release that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the company’s quarterly dividend paid to Class A common stock holders from $0.23 per share to $0.25 per share on a quarterly basis, an increase of $0.02 per share per quarter and $0.08 per […]
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Professional golfer Bubba Watson took delivery of his quad-slide Marathon Coach in April, sharing the news with his followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, according to a release from the luxury bus conversion company with locations in locations in Oregon, Texas and Florida. “I never really considered getting an RV until a few years ago,” […]
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The Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC) played a crucial role in the passage of an IN S 17, the Campground Matters bill, according to the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). The bill specifically defines Campground, Campground Owner and Guest, defines specific circumstances when a campground owner may ask that an […]
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LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ), the parent company of Keystone Automotive and its NTP-STAG RV distribution division, today (April 29) reported first quarter 2021 results that reflect strength for the company in a number of key metrics including overall profitability, segment margins and free cash flow. Highlights include: First quarter revenue of $3.2 billion (up 5.7% year-over-year) […]
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New data into the motivation and trip preferences of people who purchased RVs since the onset of the pandemic reveal trends towards shorter trips and a preference for state parks. Less than one-third of new RV owners took trips more than 300 miles in length. Rather, the majority of new buyers (54%) opted to stay […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article by Mark Quasius was published in the May 2021 issue of Family RVing, the monthly magazine by FMCA. It is reprinted here with permission. The toy hauler segment of the RV market has become quite popular, with new models being introduced regularly. Toy hauler models can be found in a […]
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THOR Industries Inc. announced today (April 29) its continued commitment to support children dealing with cancer for the fifth consecutive year with a financial donation to Care Camps, according to a company release. The outdoor camping experience exclusively for children diagnosed with cancer enables campers to have fun, memorable outdoor experiences while receiving medical treatment. […]
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