
EXCLUSIVE: Better Communication Leads to Better Parts Departments
D.T. Foco and Associates owner David Foco said dealerships seeking to improve their parts departments need to improve their communication.

D.T. Foco and Associates owner David Foco said dealerships seeking to improve their parts departments need to improve their communication.

Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. recently introduced the Battle Born Power Station Series. The power stations launched with two models.

Ron Shepherd from Camperland of Oklahoma received RVDA’s highest honor Wednesday during the association’s annual meeting in Las Vegas. Shepherd was named the James B. Summers Award winner. RVDA said the award recognizes individuals who have made a consistent and outstanding contribution to the association and its members. The award is named in honor of the association’s longtime executive vice president. James B. Summers.

Leaders at Brown & Brown and RVDA said they find almost equal value in every aspect of the RVDA Convention/Expo.

F&I platform Pre-Pair has agreed to a multi-location renewal with Ocala, Florida-based Optimum RV.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recreational vehicle recalls this week.

Go RVing is celebrating what it calls 10 successful experiential events in 2025. Go RVing said the events are a core part of its strategy to expose diverse audiences to RVing and to encourage consumers to engage with RVs.

NCM Associates Senior Advisor John Spader will host “Beat the Market, Shape Your Future” on Nov. 12 at the RVDA Convention/Expo.

The 2026 Freedom Aire is the first motorhome Newmar has built on the Mercedes-Benz 4500 Sprinter chassis. It is the company’s smallest RV.

The 2025 Jayco Blue Excellence Awards were presented to the company’s top suppliers. Two Patrick Industries brands took home the top honors.

Brown & Brown, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Steve Hearn has been named president of the retail segment, while continuing his role as COO.

Blue Ox has made personnel changes to its sales organization’s strategic leadership with two recent promotions.