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American Guardian Warranty Services, Inc. (AGWS) has named Zachary Hughes as a new member of its sales team in the central Atlantic states. According to a press release, his area includes Ohio, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia. He will also be involved with AGWSU, American Guardian’s home office and training school while also training at individual dealerships. Senior […]

WAY Interglobal announced the introduction of three new models in its Greystone fireplace lineup. According to a press release, the company is offering a stainless-look wall-hanging or built-in fireplace. The fireplaces are available in three sizes – 32-inch, 36-inch and 47-inch. Other features include a full LED back light, a maximum heater of 5,200 Btu, and […]

Following two strong months for Class B motorhome sales, registrations were flat in September, up 2.2%, while the segment showed a 13.7% gain year-to-date. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), Winnebago Industries Inc. was the top-selling manufacturer for the nine months with a 34.7% share of the Class B market, followed by Erwin Hymer Group North […]

Year-over-year towable retail registrations grew 7.6% in September, again lifted by gains in the travel trailer segment, while posting a 12.5% increase for the first nine months. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), results by category showed: Sales for the travel trailer segment increased 10.1% for the month and 15.6% year-to-date. Fifth-wheel registrations edged up 1.7% in […]

The “We’re the Russos” travel blog offers a look at Lance Campers Manufacturing Corp.’s manufacturing facility in Lancaster, Calif.-based as part of the company’s weekly plant tour for visitors. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of recent RV-related recalls compiled by the U.S National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). • REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling 366 2015-2016 Holiday Rambler Vacationer motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a front truss that may not be adequately supported at the attachment points, allowing any wire harnesses or hydraulic […]

Automakers are seizing on what they see as a fresh opportunity to recast the industry’s relationship with the federal government. As reported by Automotive News, within a day of Donald Trump’s surprise victory last week, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers was handing the president-elect’s transition team its wish list of policy priorities and calling for […]

Employers in Michiana are scrambling to avoid a sharp spike in labor costs and still comply with a pending rule concerning overtime pay, which will raise the annual salary threshold for overtime to $47,476 from $23,660. As reported by the South Bend Tribune, workers making less than $47,476 will automatically be eligible for overtime when they […]

Automakers have reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved fuel economy, despite increasing production of SUVs and crossover-utility vehicles, or CUVs, to record levels, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Bankrate reported that the agency’s 2016 CO2 and Fuel Economy Trends Report finds that fuel economy for 2015 vehicles has increased by 0.5 mpg to […]

Although gas prices decreased in recent weeks, the national average of $3.43 a gallon will break records as the highest average ever for Thanksgiving Day. The Mountain Mail reported that the average this year is about 10 cents higher than last year, said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst at GasBuddy.com. DeHaan said, “I don’t really […]