Recreational Vehicles Newswire
1 - NC2, JAC Sign Framework Agreement to Pursue China Joint Venture
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - NC2 Global LLC and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd. (600418: SHH) have signed a framework agreement to potentially establish a joint venture in China which would develop, manufacture and sell trucks and truck parts primarily in China and...
2 - Winnebago Via Showcased at Washington, DC, Event
FOREST CITY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), the nation’s top-selling motor home manufacturer, recently showcased the all-new high-mileage Class A Winnebago Via motor home for participants in the Forum on Stimulating Economic Vitality and...
3 - Edmunds.com Forecasts September Auto Sales: Industry Down Over 40 Percent from Cash for Clunkers Boon
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 742,000 units, a 22.9 percent decrease from September 2008 and a 41.1 percent decrease from August 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for...
4 - Two-thirds of Americans Likely to Decrease Spending on Eating Out and Entertainment in the Next Six Months
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - While economists are saying the economic tide is turning, people are still not willing to open their wallets and spend money. Two-thirds of Americans (67%) say they will decrease spending on eating out at restaurants and reduce spending on...
5 - Forest River, Inc. Launches 90-Day Interest Reimbursement with GE Capital
ELKHART, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Forest River, Inc. today announced that GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance has been selected as the exclusive wholesale lender for Forest River’s 90-day interest reimbursement program. This program will allow dealers to be reimbursed by...
6 - Protonex Teams with Cummins to Jointly Promote Fuel Cell Power Solutions in the Recreational Vehicle Industry
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Protonex Technology Corporation (LSE: AIM: PTX and PTXU), a leading provider of advanced fuel cell power systems, today announced that it has partnered with Cummins Onan, a business group of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global leader in power...
7 - The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and Motorcycle Industry Council Statement Regarding Lead Ban and Lead-Containing Parts of Youth ATVs and Motorcycles
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) and the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) issued the following statement regarding U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Inez Tenenbaum's September 10, 2009 testimony before the...
8 - Off-Road Vehicles Become More “Eco-Friendly”
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - With gas prices soaring and the emphasis on preserving the environment, more people are becoming “eco-friendly.” From the influx of Hybrid cars, energy-saving appliances and even more efficient light bulbs, Americans are taking notice of the...
9 - Lazy Days Reaches Agreement in Principle with Bondholders and Lenders on Terms of Financial Restructuring
SEFFNER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Lazy Days’ R.V. Center, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced it has entered into an agreement in principle with its floor plan lenders and an ad hoc committee representing approximately 82% of its bondholders by value on a plan to restructure...
10 - Becker Automotive and Crestron Team up to Produce the Most Productive Mobile Office Ever Offered
ROCKLEIGH, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Crestron Electronics and Becker Automotive Design announce the latest innovation in personal productivity: a truly mobile office. Crestron is the world’s leading manufacturer of sophisticated audio/video and lighting control systems; Becker...
11 - Semi-Annual Report of Volvo Treasury AB (publ)
STOCKHOLM-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Regulatory News: Volvo Treasury AB (publ)(STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) has today published its semi-annual report for 2009. The semi-annual report and the consolidated statements of the group are available on the Volvo Group web site at...
12 - Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Recreational Vehicle Dealers Industry Report - Featuring 2009 Current Statistics and 2010 Future Forecasts
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets for mounting on trucks Travel trailers: automobile, new and used Motor homes Recreational vehicle parts and accessories For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2d50fc/2009_worldwide_rec
13 - Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Statement on Ray vs Yamaha Trial Verdict in Orange, TX
CYPRESS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured in a Yamaha product-related accident, and we urge all our customers to follow the safety recommendations on our products and, as importantly, to always operate the products in a safe and responsible...
14 - Edmunds.com Forecasts August Auto Sales: Predicts Year’s Highest SAAR, Notes Unprecedented Sales Volatility
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be around 1.17 million units, nearly a six percent decrease from August 2008 but up nearly 18 percent from July 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource...
15 - Navistar Financial Announces Renewal of $650 Million Dealer Inventory Funding Facility
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Consistent with previous guidance, Navistar Financial Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), today announced that as part of its strategy for refinancing its wholesale portfolio it has signed an...
16 - “Cash for Clunkers” Hangover Taking Its Toll on Auto Sales, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - The "Cash for Clunkers" party is over, and now the auto industry is likely to experience a painful hangover. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, anticipates a steep decline in sales in the coming weeks based upon...
17 - Winnebago Industries Announces Shipments of Revolutionary New Fuel Efficient Via and Reyo
FOREST CITY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), the nation’s top-selling motor home manufacturer, today announced that shipments of the Company’s revolutionary new 2010 Winnebago Via and Itasca Reyo have now begun with initial deliveries arriving at...
18 - Flydog Debuts Spill-Proof Travel Bowl in Gift Bags for Pet-Loving Celebrities
HOLLYWOOD-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Flydog, a division of Perfect Pet Solutions, Inc., announced today that its Spill-Proof Travel Bowl has been selected by Distinctive Assets for its HollyWOOF A-List Doggie Gift Bag. Flydog’s travel bowl will be given to 25 Hollywood celebrity dog owners...
19 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC) announced that it has made changes to its Board of Directors effective August 21, 2009. (Please reference SEC Form 8-K dated Friday, August 14, 2009 and Form DEF 14A dated Friday, August 21, 2009). The members...
20 - Edmunds.com Evaluates GM eBay Promotion; GM Purchase Intent Climbed 10 Percent, but High Prices Limit Sales
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today released some initial analysis about the eBay/General Motors program’s results to date. Since the program launched, Edmunds.com has observed that the number of site...
21 - SPEED™ Partners with Rising Star Jessie James to Promote Holiday ‘Dream Ride’
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Just days after the release of her self-titled debut album, Mercury Records recording artist Jessie James was in a South Florida studio shooting promotional spots for SPEED, the adrenaline-packed, FOX-owned cable television network known for its...
22 - Butzel Long Serves as Special Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of General Motors Corporation
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Butzel Long, whose Global Automotive Team is among the nation’s leading automotive law practices, has been retained, with Bankruptcy Court approval, by the Committee of Unsecured Creditors of General Motors Corporation to serve as special counsel. In this...
23 - Cycle Country Announces Scheduling of Its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corporation (AMEX:ATC), announced today that it has set the date, time, and place of its 2009 Annual Meeting which had previously been postponed in an announcement dated July 8th, 2009. The Annual Shareholders’ meeting has...
24 - Cycle Country Announces Filing of SEC Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing in Regard to Its 3rd Quarter 2009 10Q Report
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corporation (AMEX:ATC), announced today that it has filed a Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing, with the Securities and Exchange Commission with regard to its 10Q report for the third quarter of 2009. This allows the...
25 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC) announced today that it is making changes to its Board of Directors, as the company accepts the early resignation of two of its outside directors whose terms would otherwise come to an end next month at the...
26 - Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
MONTEREY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Every year at the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, attendees look forward to indulging in Rolex’s award-winning “Moments in Time” display, which honors six different historic racing cars and their most significant achievements. This...
27 - Research and Markets: Recreational Vehicle Dealers
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Research and Markets . Other dealership services include repair and maintenance, sales of RV parts, and extended warranty service contracts. Some dealers, especially in northern climates, also sell snowmobiles or other products during the winter. Most dealers...
28 - Progressive Reports July Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for July 2009: (millions, except per share amounts and ratios) July July Change 2009 2008 Net premiums written $ 1,365.8 $ 1,383.8 (1)% Net...
29 - “Cash for Clunkers” Provides Windfall for Some, High Prices for All, According to Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, warns consumers that car prices are climbing as the “Cash for Clunkers” frenzy is influencing the marketplace. “Since the program launched, we’ve seen that shoppers...
30 - Cyclone Power Completes License for Engines To Generate Electricity from Waste Oil
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2009 - Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets:CYPW) announced today that it has signed a License Agreement with Phoenix Power Group LLC to provide engines for waste oil fueled power generators. The license provides Phoenix Power with exclusive North...
31 - Downing Street Garage helps Parents with Back to School Chores by Offering a Free Car Care Class for Gen Yer’s
DENVER-(Business Wire)-August 3, 2009 - Downing Street Garage is taking the mystery out of car care for Gen Y’ers by offering a free car care class geared specifically for teens and college-age drivers on Saturday, August 15, from 10:30am – 12:00noon (The classes are free and open to the public...
32 - Edmunds.com Presses NHTSA on Cash for Clunkers Consumer Dilemmas; Decision Expected Today
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive consumer information, pressed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today for an answer on a common issue facing consumers from the Cash for Clunkers program. Consumers...
33 - Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - Arctic Cat Inc. (Nasdaq:ACAT) today reported a net loss of $5.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, on net sales of $69.4 million for the first quarter ended June 30, 2009. Arctic Cat reported a net loss in the fiscal 2009 first quarter of $7.0 million...
34 - JTEKT to Acquire Timken's Needle Roller Bearings Business, Creating World's Premier Automotive Bearings Company
NAGOYA & OSAKA & TOKYO, Japan-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - JTEKT Corporation ("JTEKT") (TOKYO:6473) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of the Needle Roller Bearings business of The Timken Company ("Timken") (NYSE:TKR). The transaction, which is valued at...
35 - Off-Road Enthusiast Tours for a Cure in Pink RANGER RZR
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2009 - Off-Road Enthusiast CJ Rena Johnson is on a mission, a mission to cure. Johnson, along with her Pink Polaris RANGER RZR, is visiting private, public, local, state and federal ATV and OHV parks around the country to spread the word and raise money for...
36 - Edmunds.com Uncovers EPA Combined Mileage “Refresh” as Consumers Begin to Cash Their Clunker
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2009 - As if Cash for Clunkers wasn’t complicated enough, Edmunds.com has learned that the qualifications are a moving target. The EPA confirmed with Edmunds.com that last Friday the agency “refreshed” its combined mileage ratings for older...
37 - Polaris Debuts 2010 Product Line
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today unveiled its product offerings for 2010, keeping its foot on the gas with its entrance into the electric low emission vehicle market, more power and control in All-Terrain and Side-by-Side vehicles, and two new...
38 - Edmunds.com Simplifies “Cash for Clunkers” with New Calculator
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 24, 2009 - Monday is the official launch of the Cash for Clunkers program, and so now is the time for car shoppers to do their research and prepare to participate. But how can they easily determine whether the program can work for them? Edmunds.com, the...
39 - Iteris, Inc. Reports First Quarter Revenue of $14.6 Million
SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex:ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today reported financial results for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009. For the quarter ended...
40 - Edmunds.com Forecasts July Auto Sales up Ten Percent From June
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be about 950,000 units, a 16.3 percent decrease from July 2008 but a 10.8 percent increase from June 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for...
41 - Arctic Cat to Webcast Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Conference Call on July 29
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) announced today that it will webcast its fiscal 2010 first quarter conference call on Wednesday, July 29, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET). The company will release its fiscal first quarter results for the quarter ended...
42 - Winnebago Industries Unveils Spectacular 2010 Lineup
FOREST CITY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-July 20, 2009 - Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), the nation’s top-selling motor home manufacturer, unveiled its 2010 lineup today at the Company’s Winnebago Itasca Travelers Club Grand National Rally. This year’s lineup has a more concentrated effort on...
43 - Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.39 per share cash dividend payable on August 17, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 3, 2009. About PolarisWith annual 2008 sales of...
44 - Polaris Industries to Host Analyst / Investor Meeting on July 22nd
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that the executive management team of Polaris will host an Analyst Meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in St. Paul, MN. The meeting will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Management will be discussing its...
45 - Research and Markets: Motor Home Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. And Its Foreign Trade [2009 Edition] Comes Complete With 2008 Data and Sophisticated Forecasts For 2009
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2009 - Research and Markets. Its SIC equivalent code is: 3716 - Motor Homes. Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview The industry's revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $4.0 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 17%. Import was valued at...
46 - Polaris Industries Launches New Neighborhood Vehicle
MEDINA, Minn.-(Business Wire)-July 16, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the introduction of a low emission electric powered Neighborhood Vehicle, the Polaris Breeze™, which is the first new product to be launched by the recently announced On-Road Vehicle Division. This...
47 - Cycle Country Announces Postponement of Its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-July 8, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corporation (AMEX:ATC), announced today that it is postponing its 2009 Annual Meeting which was scheduled for July 29, 2009. Previously, the company announced that it had made a change in its Auditing firm to a larger...
48 - Laura and David DeGroot Announce the Launch of Luxury Coach Club
RACINE, Wis.-(Business Wire)-July 7, 2009 - Co-owners Laura and David DeGroot announced today the launch of their new company Luxury Coach Club (LCC). LCC will provide fractional ownership to individuals wanting to own a luxury coach without the expense and maintenance obligations of full ownership...
49 - Odyssey Board Member George A. Knutsson Passes
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMEX), today announced with sadness the loss of Board Member George A. Knutsson on July 1, 2009 at the age of 71. Mr. Knutsson served as a Board Member and as Chairman of the Audit Committee since June 2001. “The...
50 - SBA’s New Pilot Loan Program for Dealer Floor Plan Financing Begins Today
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Beginning today, auto, RV and other dealerships can apply for SBA-guaranteed dealer floor plan (DFP) financing, which will make it easier for these small businesses to borrow against their inventory and increase their cash flow. The new pilot program is...
51 - Kasey Kahne Racing Signs Partnership with Autonet Mobile
MOORESVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Kasey Kahne Racing, a USAC and World of Outlaws short track team, announced today the addition of Autonet Mobile to their roster of corporate team sponsors. Autonet Mobile will serve as an associate sponsor on the #49 USAC Sprint & Midget Car...
52 - Power Sports Factory Launches National Advertising Campaign on CBS Outdoor to Promote Andretti Motorbikes
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTCBB:PSPF) and its Manufacturing Partner have launched a Nationwide Advertising & Sales Promotion Campaign for its smart and fuel-efficient line of Andretti Motorbikes designed by Benelli of Italy. PSF’s “Ride...
53 - Dell, NFIB Honor Nation’s Most Innovative Small and Mid-Size Businesses as Part of 2009 Global Dell Small Business Excellence Award
ROUND ROCK, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - The News: Dell and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the leading small-business association in the United States, today announced the 10 U.S. finalists for the Sixth Annual Dell/NFIB Small Business Excellence Award. Founded in...
54 - WIT Celebrates 40th Anniversary Rally with ''WITStock'' Celebration
FOREST CITY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), the nation’s top-selling motor home manufacturer, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Winnebago-Itasca Travelers (WIT) Club with club members at the Grand National Rally (GNR) scheduled July 19 – July...
55 - Autonet Mobile Available Nationwide at Amazon.Com
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Autonet Mobile today announced availability in Amazon.com’s Electronics store at www.amazon.com/electronics. Now, everyone can go online and turn any car into a rolling WiFi hotspot with the world’s first internet service for the car. As the summer...
56 - AMSOIL Introduces New Low-Viscosity Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
SUPERIOR, Wis.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - AMSOIL Synthetic Low-Viscosity Automatic Transmission Fluid is engineered to exceed the requirements of GM, Ford and Toyota where low-viscosity oil is required. Even in severe operating conditions, the highly-specialized properties of this...
57 - ARI Expands Offers to Include F&I Products and Services
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - ARI (OTCBB:ARIS), a leading provider of technology-enabled business solutions that connect equipment dealers, distributors and manufacturers, today announced that it had acquired the assets of Powersports Outsourcing Group, LLC (PSOG). The acquisition was...
58 - Thetford Promotes “Green” RV Lifestyle for Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich.-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Michigan-based Thetford Corporation will promote Michigan and the importance of an eco-friendly lifestyle at the annual meeting of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nearly 500 outdoor writers and editors...
59 - Edmunds.com Comments on Today’s Auto News: Chrysler Dealers to Close; Cash for Clunkers to be Decided; New GM Chairman Announced
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Edmunds Inc.: Chrysler Dealers to Close “Industry experts have long held that GM, Chrysler and Ford have too many dealers,” reported Michelle Krebs, Editor of Edmunds’ AutoObserver.com. “The closings, while gut-wrenching for many, are a...
60 - Volkswagen Routan to Feature WiFi from Autonet Mobile
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Autonet Mobile and Volkswagen are making the minivan cool. Today, Autonet Mobile announces an agreement to equip the Volkswagen Routan with uconnect web – the in-car internet service already available to Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep owners. Beginning this...
61 - Navistar Continues to Expand Presence in Southern Africa
JOHANNESBURG-(Business Wire)-June 5, 2009 - The doors to a new 4,200 square meter parts distribution center (PDC) officially opened today in Midrand, launching Navistar’s (NYSE: NAV) newest facility in South Africa. At a grand opening ceremony, customers, dealers, employees and Navistar executives...
62 - Navistar Affiliate Completes Purchase of Certain Monaco Coach Assets
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2009 - Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) announced today that an affiliate has completed the purchase of certain assets of the recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturing business of Monaco Coach Corporation (Other OTC: MCOAQ). Purchase price is...
63 - Autonet Mobile Wins Highest Award for Aftermarket Accessory from Telematics Update
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2009 - Autonet Mobile, the world’s first internet service provider for cars, has won the “Best Aftermarket Accessory Award” from Telematics Update. Autonet Mobile was among 11 products from around the globe identified as finalists in the “Best...
64 - Rather-Be-Hunting Guy™ Suggests P-O-N-G Approach for Father’s Day: Announces “Coolest Hunting Buddy” Contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2009 - With Father’s Day fast approaching on June 21, many already are scratching their heads about how to make the day extra special for Dad. For those needing suggestions, the comic character Rather-Be-Hunting Guy™ offers a few ideas he calls the...
65 - Thetford Hosts Brian Brawdy and The Green RV in Ann Arbor and at The OWAA Conference in Grand Rapids
ANN ARBOR, Mich.-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - Nationally-recognized Green RVer Brian Brawdy will be in Ann Arbor June 12 to tour Thetford Corporation’s world headquarters and manufacturing facilities. He will then join Thetford officials at the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA...
66 - Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2009 Fourth-Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - Arctic Cat Inc. (Nasdaq:ACAT) today reported a net loss of $16.7 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, on net sales of $90.7 million for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2009, which was within the company’s previously stated guidance range. Arctic...
67 - Now is a Critical Time for Automakers to Maintain Customer Confidence
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 26, 2009 - Many historic events have taken place in the auto industry recently, and most of the automakers are getting negative press around them. The domestic automakers, however, are getting the lion’s share of it. When the dust from this downturn settles, the...
68 - Safe Riding Tips from the ATV Safety Institute as Summer Riding Season Begins this Holiday Weekend
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - As the nation prepares to enjoy the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute, along with the major manufacturers and distributors of ATVs in the United States, would like to reinforce the importance of safe and responsible...
69 - Arctic Cat to Webcast Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter Conference Call on May 28
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2009 - Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) announced today that it will webcast its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter conference call on Thursday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET), following the release of its earnings before the stock market opens that day...
70 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. Announces Q 2, 09 EPS Loss of 14 Cents per Share
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC - News), the recognized leader in development, sales, marketing, and manufacturing of a variety of products for all terrain vehicles (ATV), garden tractors, and golf cars, announces a net loss of 14 cents per...
71 - Bob Bondurant Named Grand Marshall of 2009 Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - Bob Bondurant, former Formula One and sports car driver and the world’s leading authority on advanced driver training, has been named Grand Marshall of the 17th annual Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance, to be held at the Trump National...
72 - Research and Markets: Gain an Instant Overview of the UK Bus Market with This New Report
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2009 - Research and Markets Page 10 - Socio-Economic Data for UK Page 11 - Snapshots Sources for Further Research For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7ccc98/snapshots_uk_buses
73 - Autonet Mobile Now Available at Advance Auto Parts Stores Nationwide
SAN FRANCISCO & ROANOKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - Beginning today, anyone can turn their “ride” into a rolling WiFi hotspot. Autonet Mobile, the world’s first internet service provider for vehicles, announced nationwide availability of its wireless router at more than 3,300...
74 - T.J.T., Inc., Reports Second Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2009
EMMETT, Idaho-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2009 - T.J.T., Inc. (the Company) (Pink Sheets:AXLE), a major supplier of axles, tires, and set-up supplies to the manufactured housing industry, announced a net loss of $336,000, or $.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009. Net sales...
75 - Celevoke and GEICO® Complete Joint Marketing Agreement for Power Sports and RV Markets
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 9, 2009 - MSGI Security Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: MSGI), a significant shareholder of Current Technology Corporation today announces: “Celevoke Inc. (“Celevoke”) which is 60 percent owned by Current Technology Corporation today announces the completion of a joint...
76 - Polaris Industries Inc. to Present at Raymond James 30th Annual Institutional Investors Conference
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will present at the Raymond James 30th Annual Institutional Investors Conference at the JW Marriott in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 9:50 a.m. EDT. Scott Wine, CEO of Polaris...
77 - A How-To Guide for Preparing for Spring Powersports Fun
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Grassroots Newswire - As the air grows warmer and the days grow longer, the lure of the open road gains appeal. But, before drivers dust off their motorcycle, ATV or personal watercraft for that first ride, Interstate Batteries is encouraging them to take...
78 - Forest River Disputes Recent News Reports Regarding Layoffs and Plant Closings
ELKHART, Ind.-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Recent stories appearing in several news sources have suggested that Forest River, Inc.’s Parent Company, Berkshire Hathaway has directed layoffs and plant closings at the Elkhart based subsidiary. While adjustments have been made in employment...
79 - Navistar Continues toward 2010 Readiness with Mid-Range Advanced EGR Engine
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Continuing on its path to meet the next round of emissions standards required for 2010, Navistar (NYSE: NAV) today unveiled its 2010 MaxxForce® DT Advanced EGR mid-range diesel engine at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show in...
80 - Navistar Helps Kraft Foods “Green” Truck Fleet with First RouteMax™ Refrigerated Hybrid Truck
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE: KFT) added another green ingredient to its DiGiorno Pizza line today—the first-of-its-kind diesel-electric hybrid delivery truck equipped with a RouteMax™ refrigerated truck body for frozen and refrigerated capabilities...
81 - Polaris Debuts 2010 Snowmobile Lineup, Offering Industry-First, Terrain Dominating Control
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-March 3, 2009 - With 55 years as the industry leader in snowmobile ride and handling, powersports frontrunner Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today unveiled its bold new product offerings for 2010. Polaris has set a new industry standard by delivering Terrain...
82 - Electric Vehicles Lead the Charge to a New Auto Industry, According to NextGen Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-March 3, 2009 - What better way is there for the auto industry to recapture the hearts and minds (and wallets) of disenfranchised consumers than to introduce non-polluting electric cars that never need a drop of oil? The auto industry is in dire straits, particular...
83 - CuproBraze Technology Offers Superior Cooling Performance as Industry Seeks to Reduce Noxious Emissions from Heavy-Duty Trucks, Says International Copper Association
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - According to the International Copper Association, diesel engine manufacturers are racing to reduce emissions to tolerable levels based on stringent new emissions limits set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its counterparts in Europe, Japan and...
84 - Listen to Your Mother
TULSA, Okla.-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - Winston Company of Tulsa, OK does one thing and does it well: It listens to its mother. Mother Nature, that is. Since 1962, Winston has been developing and marketing all natural bacteria and enzyme-based products designed to clean and protect the land...
85 - Victims and Consumer Safety Advocates Issue Report On Safety Hazards of Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), Including the Yamaha Rhino
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 27, 2009 - The safety defects of some Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), also called "Side-by-Side" vehicles, are causing a mounting toll of death and severe injury to users, warns a report issued today by a group of safety advocates and victims. The report calls...
86 - Motorcycle Industry Council Projects Lost ATV and Motorcycle Related Economic Value Could Approach $1 Billion Due to New Lead Rules
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - The new lead rules that have banned the sales of many youth all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles could lead to $1 billion in lost economic value in 2009 for the industry, predicts the Motorcycle Industry Council. The projected loss is based on...
87 - Fast Start for Turbine Truck Engines / AMEC Alliance
DELAND, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (“TTE”) (OTCBB:TTEG) and Aerospace Machinery and Electric Equipment Co. Ltd. (“AMEC”) announced today that important progress has been achieved since the signing of their Strategic Alliance Agreement on January...
88 - NPD Finds Economic Concerns and Gas Prices Keep Consumers Driving Less
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - Consumers’ economic concerns and uncertainty about the future of gas prices are contributing to declines in miles driven, even though gasoline prices have declined sharply from last summer's historic highs. According to recent survey conducted by The...
89 - Navistar Delivers MXT-Based Units for MRAP All Terrain Vehicle Testing
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-February 23, 2009 - As one of the leading producers of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, Navistar Defense, LLC will compete to supply the next generation of MRAPs with a vehicle based on its International® MXT™ vehicle platform. The company...
90 - Technology Research Corporation Announces the Latest in RV Voltage Regulators
CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Technology Research Corporation (TRC), (NASDAQ:TRCI), announced today the introduction of 30A and 50A Surge Guard® RV Voltage Regulators to its Recreational Vehicle (RV) power protection product line. The Surge Guard® Voltage Regulators are...
91 - RVT.com, (Formerly RVTrader.com) a Leader in Online RV Classifieds, Dominates According to compete.com
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - As the dark clouds of the economic crisis drift across the globe, consumers are rethinking major purchases and vacation plans. The logical line of thinking then would be that the RV buy and sell industry would be a casualty of these challenging times...
92 - Universal Power Group Launches Power Sports Battery Line
CARROLLTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: UPG) is launching a complete line of power sports batteries at the upcoming 41st annual Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, adding another key category to its growing...
93 - Pending GAO Study on Off-Highway Vehicles Fatally Flawed
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Nine national off-highway vehicle (OHV) groups today sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) noting that an ongoing GAO study on OHV use is flawed in such a way that any findings will be skewed against OHV use on federal lands. A...
94 - National Check Trust, Inc. Offers the Automotive Industry Free Consultation Designed to Dramatically Improve Cash Flow
MIRAMAR, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - National Check Trust, Inc. (NCT) has been the premier check guarantee and payment solutions provider to the automotive industry since 1991. Since late 2007, when the industry began its downward trend and posed new economic challenges, NCT’s...
95 - American Suzuki January 2009 Sales
BREA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - American Suzuki Motor Corporation: DECEMBER CYTD 2009 2008 MTD VS. 2009 2008 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA...
96 - Navistar Demonstrates Readiness with 2010 Emissions
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - One step closer to meeting the stringent emissions standards required for 2010, Navistar (NYSE: NAV) today unveiled its 2010 MaxxForce 13-liter Advanced EGR engine at the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. “Our strategy of 2010 emissions compliance...
97 - Informed Truck Customers Choose EGR over SCR to Meet 2010 Emissions
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Commercial truck customers knowledgeable on the 2010 emissions changes being mandated next year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prefer EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) to SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technologies. In a...
98 - Iteris, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Revenue Growth of 7% to $16.5 Million
SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US:ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008. For...
99 - Navistar First to Earn EPA Certification as Both Transport Partner and Truck Manufacturer
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Navistar (NYSE: NAV) continues to distinguish itself as an industry leader in environmental responsibility by becoming the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to receive dual certification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
100 - Shock Doctor, Inc. Wins Big with Sponsored Racers
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Shock Doctor, Inc., a global brand leader in superior sports protection products, today announces an exciting weekend of race results at two of the largest showcases for powersports- the Winter X Games 12 in Aspen, Colo., and the Rolex 24 at Daytona...
101 - Navistar to Close Indianapolis Engine Plant, Foundry
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) will close its Indianapolis engine plant and Indianapolis Casting Corporation (ICC) foundry as a result of changes in its business relationship with Ford Motor Company, the facilities’ primary...
102 - GE Money and Suzuki Offer Financing for Powersports Enthusiasts
KETTERING, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - GE Money, a division of GE Capital, and American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced a multi-year agreement to provide consumer financing for its motorcycles, all terrain vehicles and scooters. The Suzuki Installment Finance program, managed by...
103 - SVIA and MIC Press Consumer Product Safety Commission and Legislators for Reasonable Interpretation of New Law Regulating Lead in Youth Products
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and the Motorcycle Industry Council, whose member companies manufacture or distribute youth model all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles, respectively, as well as parts and accessories for ATVs and...
104 - Arctic Cat Reduces Workforce
Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) today announced a workforce reduction in order to align the company’s cost structure with current industrywide market conditions. “Aligning the size of our workforce with sales volumes is a difficult step that we must take during this economic downturn,” said...
105 - Research and Markets: Newsflash: North America Leading the Way in Bus and Coach Manufacturing Market
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Research and Markets , also with Chinese-built buses, have all entered the body-on-chassis market with products that target the motor coach segment at a lower price point than completely integrated motor coaches. At the same time these new...
106 - Polaris Industries Announces Workforce Reduction
MEDINA, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) today announced a reduction in the Company’s workforce to respond to weakening retail demand in a difficult 2009 economic outlook. The company is adjusting and realigning its production resources and capacity in...
107 - Polaris Industries Announces Increase in Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a three percent increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend, which represents the 14th consecutive year of Polaris increasing its dividend, effective with...
108 - California Consumers Win as Air Board Votes to Keep R134a Automotive Refrigerant on Shelves
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Consumers and auto enthusiasts across the state claimed victory today as the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted in favor of adopting an alternative regulation that would keep automotive refrigerant – R134a – available to Californians...
109 - Arctic Cat to Webcast Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Conference Call on January 29
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) announced today that it will webcast its fiscal 2009 third quarter conference call on Thursday, January 29, at 11 a.m. CT (12:00 p.m. ET), following the release of its earnings before the stock market opens that day...
110 - Research and Markets: Key Analysis of Monaco Coach Corporation and Insight into the U.S. Motor Home Manufacturing Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Monaco Coach Corporation and the U.S. Motor Home Manufacturing Industry" companyprofile to their offering. The Monaco Coach Corporation company report details the companys key financial data...
111 - Turbine Truck Engines’ CEO Returns to China
DELAND, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (“TTE”) (OTCBB:TTEG) is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael Rouse, CEO, has returned to China for further high-level discussions with Aerospace Machinery and Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. (“AMEC”), regarding the...
112 - Cycle Country Introduces “Quick Hitch” And “Hitch-N-Go”
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the recognized leader in development, sales, marketing, and manufacturing of a variety of products for all terrain vehicles (ATV), garden tractors, and golf carts, today announced two new products as part of...
113 - Cycle Country Announces Conference Call for January 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM (EST) as well as a Synopsis of its 10-K which was Released Earlier: Also Announces Stock Buy-Back in Q1 Fiscal ‘09
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the recognized leader in development, sales, marketing, and manufacturing of a variety of products for all terrain vehicles (ATV), garden tractors, and golf cars, earlier today announced earnings for...
114 - MOTOR TREND® Announces new MOTOR TREND Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - MOTOR TREND® (www.motortrend.com), a publication of Source Interlink Media, LLC, a subsidiary of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORC), today announces the “MOTOR TREND CERTIFIED ADVANTAGE Powered by...
115 - Polaris Schedules 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Release and Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter 2008 the morning of Thursday, January 29, 2009. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2008 financial...
116 - Research and Markets: Benchmark Your Company against Polaris Industries, Inc. Operating Inside the U.S. Snowmobile and ATV Manufacturing Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Research and Markets , and links to SEC filings. This valuable resource provides the freedom and convenience to conduct further research into the company at your will, be it data-mining or integration into forecast models. Report Summary This 89-page...
117 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Jones Exhaust Products, Inc.
BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB:AERP), which operates Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Jones Exhaust Systems, Inc., one of the...
118 - Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Highest December Incentives on Record, Remarkable Jump in Leasing Activity
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,902 per vehicle sold in December 2008, up $221, or 8.2 percent, from November 2008, and up...
119 - PTC And Dallara Automobili Celebrate 15-Year Technology Partnership in Building Winning Race Cars
NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC), The Product Development Company®, today announced it is celebrating a 15-year technology partnership with Italian company Dallara Automobili, which for decades has specialized in racing car and super-car design and...
120 - Navistar Posts Near Record Fiscal 2008 Earnings Excluding Asset Impairment Charges, Despite Weak Truck Market
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-December 31, 2008 - Navistar International Corporation (NYSE:NAV): Revenues increased 20% to record level of $14.7 billion — nearly doubling revenues from five years ago Demonstrated solid profitability in weak truck market at $7.23 per diluted share, and...
121 - Navistar to Restate Results for the First Nine Months of Fiscal 2008; Reaffirms Guidance for 2008
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-December 24, 2008 - Navistar International Corporation (NYSE:NAV): Reported net income for the nine months expected to increase by $50 million to $70 million Expects to file 10-K on time Navistar International Corporation (NYSE:NAV) announced today that it will...
122 - RVT.com, America's RV Online Classifieds, Gives Away a Brand New 2009 Harley Davidson Motorcycle
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-December 23, 2008 - Donald Farras, of Dayton, Ohio, was the luckiest RV dealer at the 46th annual RV Dealer Show in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the winner of the 2009 Harley Davidson Fat Boy Motorcycle draw held at the RVT.com display booth. "I used to ride 40...
123 - Shock Doctor, Inc. Announces Partners in Motocross and Supercross
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - Shock Doctor, Inc. a global leader in superior sports protection, today announces its 2009 national sponsorships of motocross and supercross teams and events. Shock Doctor is an official sponsor of the 2009 Asterisk Mobile Medical Unit and Action...
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