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Elkhart, Ind.-based T.R. Arnold & Associates announced it now provides design approval, inspection and product certification labeling for units headed to Canada. According to a press release, TRA President Bob Tanger traveled to Ontario, Canada, last week to sign an accreditation contract with the Standards Council of Canada. This accreditation provides TRA with the opportunity […]

On the outside, the 23-foot trailer is all shiny aluminum Airstream. But the inside is the vision of a mobile live-work studio designed and built by Columbus College of Art & Design students rethinking an iconic brand for millennials. As reported by Columbus Business First, the private Columbus, Ohio, college reached out to Shelby County-based […]

The national average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded on Monday was the highest since August of last year. “Prices may move a little higher in the coming weeks,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA. “However the end is likely in sight for many drivers across the country. The exception to this trend could […]

How about that March surge in U.S. light-vehicle sales? Well, it was even better than it looked. That’s because the 6% gain compared with March 2013 all came at the last minute and was all retail, which means these are satisfying times for most dealers. Automotive News reported that retail sales rose 7% to overcome a […]

Increasing numbers of Chinese are traveling wherever the road leads. China Daily reports that with growing demand for recreational vehicles in China and consumers’ shifting travel preferences, experts expect a surge in RV-related business across the country. “More people are choosing to explore the countryside and hit the roads with recreational vehicles – a home […]

Carbon fiber is becoming more and more prevalent on production vehicles – look no further than the BMW i3 – but a new company headquartered in Speedway, Ind., is taking the ultra-light material to the next level. As reported by Autoblog, soon consumers will be able to order a 35-foot-long, tow-behind RV made from a […]

Satellite Industries officials recently broke ground for the company’s distribution center and manufacturing facility in Bristol, Ind., that will create 35 jobs this year and up to 100 in the future. The Goshen News reported that John Babcock, CFO for the Minneapolis-based company, said the Bristol location was chosen because of its geographic location. “It’s […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based T.R. Arnold & Associates announced it now provides design approval, inspection and product certification labeling for units headed to Canada. According to a press release, TRA President Bob Tanger traveled to Ontario, Canada, last week to sign an accreditation contract with the Standards Council of Canada. This accreditation provides TRA with the opportunity […]

The American Recreation Coalition (ARC) recently testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources on reauthorization of legislation allowing federal agencies to collect and retain entrance and recreation fees. According to a news release, ARC told the Congress that recreationists supported fees but were concerned about the lack of focus on improvements […]

Winnebago Outdoor, the brand that celebrates the heritage of the Winnebago RV lifestyle with apparel, gifts and gear, is the presenting sponsor for the inaugural Tree Town Music Festival. According to a press release, the outdoor country music event will be held in Forest City, Iowa on May 23-25 featuring today’s top country music artists including Brad Paisley, Toby […]