RVIA, NMMA will Host Walorksi in Ind. ‘Roundtable’

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) are hosting a manufacturing roundtable with Congresswoman Walorski, Ind.-2, on Aug. 25 as she visits Elkhart to showcase the thriving RV and recreational boating manufacturing industries and their impact on the local community and state, as well as the national manufacturing economy. The roundtable […]

SEMA Set to Host 3rd Annual Battle of the Builders

Builders of SEMA Show vehicles will take center stage in the third annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, according to a press release. Introduced in 2014 to recognize and celebrate proven vehicle builders in all market segments, including hot rod, off-road and sport compact, the SEMA Battle of the Builders is considered to be […]

Automakers’ Extension on Fuel Comments Denied

U.S. regulators denied a request by major automakers to extend the comment period on environmental analysis to determine whether government fuel efficiency requirements are feasible through 2025. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a July report that automakers have the technology to meet aggressive mandates to hike […]

Lazydays Adds Bruce to Sales Management Team

Lazydays RV announced that Tony Bruce has joined its expanding sales management team, working alongside eight other managers to lead the 100-plus person sales team at its Seffner, Fla.-based dealership in suburban Tampa. Prior to joining Lazydays, Bruce held several positions with La Mesa RV, serving as sales consultant, sales manager, and most recently general sales […]

Calif. Senate Votes to Forbid Trademarks at Parks

The California Senate is backing legislation prohibiting trademark claims at state parks following a dispute that led to renamed landmarks in Yosemite National Park. The Associated Press reported that senators unanimously approved AB2249 on Tuesday (Aug. 23), sending it back to the Assembly. The bill would prohibit concessionaires from claiming ownership of a name associated […]

KING Garners Product of the Year Nod from RVAA

KING’s new RV Bluetooth weatherproof speaker and awning light was name “Product of the Year” by the Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA) during its recently concluded 2016 Executive Conference in Chicago.  “We are ecstatic for our RV Media product to be recognized by RVAA as the 2016 Product of the Year,” said Vice President of Sales bob Barra. […]