(Nov. 29, 2011) -- Williams said that the energy efficient all-electric drive vehicles produced by the company will help the environment by having zero emissions, no carbon footprints, and low noise, among many other environmentally friendly characteristics.
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Go RVing unveils new AWAY campaign
(Nov. 29, 2011) -- “In this campaign, 'AWAY' becomes much more than just a word. It’s also a place and a moment in time,” said Richards. “It’s intended to be different for everyone viewing the ads, depending on who they are and what they like to do. An RV can take them there.”
Edgenet offers Ezeedata Search for free
(Nov. 29, 2011) -- Ezeedata Search collects, scores, improves product data and then feeds it directly to the world’s largest two search engines, who have both partnered with Edgenet to receive enriched product data. Search engines have recently begun to demand more complete product data in order to meet increasing customer expectations for more information.
Consumer confidence soars 15 points
(Nov. 29, 2011) -- "Consumers’ assessment of current conditions finally improved, after six months of steady declines," said Franco. "Consumers’ apprehension regarding the short-term outlook for business conditions, jobs and income prospects eased considerably. Consumers appear to be entering the holiday season in better spirits, though overall readings remain historically weak.”
BR Wholesale to open warehouse in Dallas
(Nov. 29, 2011) -- The warehouse is located 47 miles east of Dallas/Ft. Worth and houses approximately 15,000-square-feet of space complete with offices and conference room. The new facility will allow BR Wholesale RV and Marine to build their West Coast call center and expand their calling hours.
Interior secretary addresses RVIA crowd
(Nov. 29, 2011) -- "RV's play a special role in providing Americans a time-honored way of reaching their camping, fishing, hunting and other recreation destinations," Salazar said. "And, as a virtually 100 percent American industry, the RV industry plays a key role in our nation's economy, employing tens of thousands of men and women right here at home."
Marine Technologies accuses Atwood Mobile of patent infringment
(Nov. 29, 2011) -- The lawsuit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, states that MTI had developed a unique, “combination airborne substance detector.” The lawsuit alleges that Atwood had “actual and constructive” notice of the patent before suit was filed, but continues to infringe the patent “in complete disregard of MTI’s rights.”
Small stereo fits in with any RV
(Nov. 29, 2011) -- Featuring AM/FM radio, USB and Aux-in for connecting portable media devices, this stereo is made for the modern RV traveler. Great for retrofit and OEM applications, the MIL-PRV15 doesn't require any cut-outs.
RV dealers give mixed signals for year ahead
(Nov. 28, 2011) -- Towables and fifth wheels will continue to star in 2012, bunk bed models will be hot but diesel coaches will not, and no one is looking forward to the possible side effects that the presidential election season may have on the marketplace.
RVDA works to protect dealer-assisted financing
(Nov. 28, 2011) -- "The FTC is under intense pressure from consumer groups to more tightly regulate dealership financing," said Ingrassia. "A major area of concern for RV dealers is the commission's investigation into how dealership F&I departments generate revenue by marking up lender wholesale rates."