TriMas Corp. Progressing With Cequent Spin-off

TriMas Corp.’s board announced record and distribution dates for the spin-off of its Cequent businesses, which will be effected through the distribution of 100% of the common shares of Horizon Global Corporation to holders of TriMas common shares. Pending SEC approval, Horizon Global’s common shares will be distributed near day’s end on June 30, the company […]

Stable Financing, Gas Prices Fuel Boating Sales

A 90-degree afternoon coupled with time for family and friends this past Wednesday was an ideal occasion to use the Cobalt Runabout powerboat, which the White family bought last year. “We love it,” said owner Cristyn White of North Liberty, Iowa, who took her daughter and a friend for a spin around Coralville Lake. “We […]

New Charges Filed Against Oklahoma RV Dealer

McClain County, Okla., prosecutors added three more counts of embezzlement to eight already filed against Regina K. Clark, a partner in the now defunct Sooner RV north of Purcell. In addition, a judge approved her attorney’s request to withdraw from the case, according to a report in the Purcell Register. The attorney wrote in his […]

RVIA Releases Reports on Shipments, Financing

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) has published two new reports to provide industry members with current data on RV wholesale shipments and the RV financing market. 2014 Industry Profile RVIA’s 2014 Industry Profile offers a detailed look at RV production and shipment statistics, including historical comparisons of shipment figures and dollar volume as well as […]

American Coach Marks 25th Year at Owners Rally

American Coach, a leading brand of luxury Class A Diesel motorcoaches, today (June 11) announced that a loyal club of American Coach owners, the American Coach Association (ACA), recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of both American Coach and the ACA with a successful and well-attended rally. A reported record-number of attendees took part in the celebration […]

RVDA, RVIA, NADA Support Bill to Thwart CFPB

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) is teaming up with the National Automotove Dealers Association (NADA), the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), and other allies to support bipartisan efforts in Congress to rescind flawed guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that would harm consumers by limiting their ability to obtain vehicle financing. In […]

Drought Sparks Backlash for Calif. Park Proposal

Michael Kidd said he would have no problem with Harbor Terrace, a recreational vehicle campground that will soon call Avila Beach, Calif., home, if California were not in a major drought, television station KCOY reported. “Nowhere did the governor say that we all have to cut back 25% except for the Port of San Luis […]

Winnebago To Issue 3Q Financial Report June 25

Winnebago Industries Inc. will report financial results for the company’s fiscal third quarter, ended May 30, on June 25.  The builder will also host a conference call on June 25 at 9 a.m. CDT.  Winnebago’s conference call may be heard live via the company’s website, http://investor.wgo.net.  The event will be archived and available for replay for the next 90 […]

Hellwig Intros Products for 2016 Toyota Tacoma

Hellwig just released the entire product line for the new 2016 Toyota Tacoma, including front and rear sway bars, three different levels of helper leaf spring and an air suspension kit. The company said in a release that it worked with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and Toyota to get a preview of the […]