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U.S. auto sales picked up speed in the second half of March, automakers say, but not enough to rescue a lackluster first quarter. The Associated Press reported that analysts estimate new car and truck sales rose around 2% over last March, to a total of 1.5 million vehicles. That would mean flat sales for the […]

During his weekly Velocity Channel television show, ATV personality Brian Fisher will be sporting a brand new toy — the fully loaded, Raptor 412TS fifth-wheel toy hauler by Keystone RV Co. Not only will Fisher feature the Raptor on his weekly Velocity program, Fisher’s ATV World, but the 42-foot coach will become part of his […]

Event organizers reported that the North Carolina Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (NCRVDA) experienced a successful tour for its annual lineup of spring shows. According to a press release, this year’s spring show season brought with it new vendors, the largest year-over-year attendance and strong recreational vehicle sales. Apple Rock Advertising & Promotions Inc., which returned […]

Today’s video offers a look at Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC’s all-new 4200 floorplan in its Cyclone fifth-wheel toy hauler series that features the company’s exclusive side patio for outdoor entertaining. To view the video click here or scroll down the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Luxury motorcoach builder Newell Coach Corp. announced that in response to an increase in customer demand, it is boosting production levels of new coaches for the first time since 2008. According to a press release, Miami, Okla.-based Newell has maintained a production level of 24 coaches annually for the past five years. Over the past […]

Doug Mulvaney, director of facilities development for Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA), has been named chairman of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Recreational Vehicle Committee (REC-AAA). According to a press release, the committee is responsible for the revisions to two standards documents, NFPA 1192 and NFPA 1194. The committee oversees changes to standards for recreational […]

Wiley Metal Fabricating Inc. recently received a Platinum Award from Wabash National Corp. in recognition of its excellence in supply chain performance delivery, quality, cost and innovation. According to a press release, Wabash National recognized Wiley Metal Fabricating and other top suppliers with awards for exceptional performance to help meet customer needs at its 2013 […]

Jim and Judy Fogdall no longer own and operate an RV dealership, but they are still a vital part of the industry, contributing $4,000 to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. According to a press release, the Fogdalls’ donation fuels this year’s campaign to continue funding critical education and training resources for dealers and their […]

Stag-Parkway has named Brian Stephens as its new outside sales consultant for Canada. According to a press release, Stephens joined the Atlanta-based distributor on March 17. Stag reported that the majority of Stephens’ career has been with Fleetwood Canada Ltd. in Lindsay, Ontario, where he served as assistant production manager, assistant sales manager and district […]

Despite an epic winter that hampered business nationwide, the U.S. RV arena has exhibited an incredible resilience – a fact that was underscored by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) recently reporting the best February for wholesale shipments in eight years. Unemployment in the RV-building hub around Elkhart, Ind., likewise, has settled in at 6.2%, […]