A renegotiation of NAFTA brokered between the US and Mexico seems to have forgotten one very important element - Canada. With all three countries required to sign off on any changes to the trade agreement, is this deal already doomed?
August 30, 2018The recreational boating industry is facing tariffs not only on boats themselves, but on boat parts and the materials used to construct them. These tariffs are likely to raise costs and increase uncertainty. Will this be too much to withstand for an industry that has rebounded after collapsing during the Great Recession?
August 21, 2018Recreational vehicle production - much of which is conducted in the US - is heavily reliant on steel and aluminum. Will the Trump administration's tariffs on these materials derail all of the growth the RV market has achieved since the Great Recession?
August 15, 2018Why are electric vehicles catching on fire? And are they more likely to combust than their gasoline-powered counterparts?
July 31, 2018While Airstream's travel trailers are known for the distinctive aluminum shell, the company's first foray into a fiberglass model might signal a viable roadmap for the future of the recreational vehicle industry in the wake of the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum.
July 20, 2018Eco-conscious consumers looking to reduce their carbon footprints without sacrificing efficient travel might find e-bikes a desirable compromise. Find out why the future is bright for e-bikes, a growing segment of the global motorcycles market.
July 19, 2018Could electric power be the future of the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry in North America? Check out a few of the automotive manufacturers leading the charge on electric trucks.
May 1, 2018The recreational boating market has largely rebounded following a few stormy years post-Great Recession. Check out these 5 trends that have spurred the industry to renewed growth.
April 11, 2018The rise of eco-friendly initiatives has led to an increase in industrial products composed partly or entirely of recycled rubber, particularly in states with tire recycling requirements. Find out why manufacturers of these products have reasons to be optimistic about future growth, and which mitigating factors could impact this outlook.
March 20, 2018Government-led programs aimed at incentivizing the purchase of electric vehicles could mean slippery conditions ahead for automotive lubricant manufacturers worldwide. Find out which countries are leading the charge toward electric vehicle adoption, and what surprising perks they're offering.
February 8, 2018