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The automotive industry’s red-hot sales market cooled in July, but economists are mixed on if it’s headed toward another record year or teetering on the brink of a downturn. As reported by the Detroit News, automakers sold 1.52 million new cars and trucks last month for a modest 0.7% gain, according to Autodata Corp. Ford […]

RV Inspection Connection’s Blue Shield Certified Pre-Owned Program helps dealerships service the two largest growing demographics – women and Millennials. “For years, surveys have revealed that a woman’s purchasing power has increased and that women make up 85% of all purchasing decisions for the home,” said Director of Administration Stephanie Henson in a press release. “The […]

Showcasing 2017 recreational vehicle models, the 61st Annual Midwest RV Super Show will be held from Thursday through Sunday at the RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum in Elkhart, Ind. The event is hosted by the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreational Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC). As reported by the South Bend Tribune, nine RV dealers will exhibit their […]

Black Book reported that the wholesale market moderated in July, falling into a traditional seasonal pattern. “The wholesale market was very consistent last month, with motorized units and towables not only moving in the same direction, but changing very similar amounts,” said Eric Lawrence, director of specialty products for Black Book. “Typically, as we head into […]

Jayco Inc. honored its top dealers during Monday’s (Aug. 1) opening night dinner and awards ceremony as part of the Middlebury, Ind.-based builder’s annual Jayco Dealer Homecoming that drew around 450 dealer personnel to the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Fla. Prior to the awards ceremony, President and CEO Derald Bontrager delivered an opening address, expounding on the […]

The automotive industry’s hot auto sales cooled off in July. The Detroit News reported that Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday (Aug. 2) said its July sales fell 2.8% compared to the same month a year ago, while crosstown rival General Motors Co. said sales fell 1.9%. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reported a slight gain of 0.3%. FCA, […]

Joshua Dewaal, an employee at American RV Sales and Service, has been chosen to receive the Mike Molino RV Learning Center Scholarship for academic year 2016-17. Endowed through the Kindlund Family Foundation, the $2,500 award goes to a deserving RV company employee or their dependent enrolled in undergraduate studies. According to a press release, Dewaal […]

Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Inc. announced the launch of an all-new certified technician training program. “Making our training schedule more accessible and accommodating, and having more certified technicians in the field, enables us to provide a better level of service to coach owners,” said Harold Ogden, Aqua-Hot sales and marketing manager, in a press release. “We’re taking […]

Bretz RV & Marine recently acquired marine dealer Lew Stiner’s Capital Sports Sales in Boise, Idaho. According to a press release, the acquisition represents a part of Bretz RV & Marine’s plan to expand boat sales throughout the state of Idaho. Renamed Bretz Capital Sports Sales, the dealership has served as one of Boise’s largest boat […]

National RV Supply has expanded its product offerings from ASA Electronics with the addition of the Advent Air line of RV air conditioners. According to a press release, dealers can now access all of ASA Electronics’ RV products through National RV Supply, a division of Camping World Inc. “Advent Air fits very well into our product lineup at National […]