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March 1, 2022
Jeep Will Fully Electrify First Model in 2023, ‘Every SUV Segment’ by 2025
Jeep is set to go electric in a big way. Barely a year after rolling out its first plug-in hybrid, the Wrangler 4xe, it will add a plug-in hybrid version of the new Grand Cherokee later this year, with company officials hinting that a Wagoneer 4xe is also in the...
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February 28, 2022
Longtime St. Augustine Ocean Grove RV Resort sold to hotel investors Key International
Key International — the development parent company of Embassy Suites — has purchased the Ocean Grove RV Resort for a sale price of $15.1 million, in cooperation with partners Wexford Real Estate Investors. St. Augustine Record
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February 28, 2022
‘The shine came off once I bought it’: RV sales surged due to COVID, and not everyone is thrilled
A large number of Americans became RV owners during the pandemic. Many are happy with their purchase and the sales show no sign of slowing, but there are some owners who note that rising travel costs and growing crowds have made RV travel more difficult. USA Today
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February 28, 2022
Solar-loaded Ford PHEV camper van powers low-emission adventures
Scotland's Campervan Co was one of the first companies out there to specialize in hybrid camper vans, and now it's expanding its lineup with the all-new Eco Evolution. Still in the prototype stages, the new camper skips the small, secondhand Japanese vans central to Campervan Co's other mini-RVs in favor of a...
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February 27, 2022
Nissan partnered with a camper van maker to create a tiny home on wheels available in Germany this summer — see inside
Nissan's European arm announced its partnership with European camper van maker Dethleffs to turn the Nissan Primstar van into a tiny home on wheels, the Seaside by Dethleffs. Nissan will be rolling out its latest build to some dealerships in Germany as soon as this summer. Insider
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February 25, 2022
Inside The Call: BOA, Marucci Pace Compass Diversified’s Q4 Growth, 5.11 Postpones IPO
Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) said sales in the fourth quarter grew 55 percent at BOA and surged 71 percent at Marucci Sports while declining 5 percent at its Velocity Outdoor subsidiary. 5.11’s sales grew 4 percent, but the big news was that the tactical gear maker postponed its IPO. SGB...
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February 25, 2022
The 30 Best National Parks in the World
The parks on this list span six continents and tens of millions of acres, offering excellent fodder for any nature-addicted traveler looking to jump-start their wanderlust and plan the next adventure. From Costa Rica to Croatia, Outside uncovered the very best.
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February 25, 2022
RVIA Report: Monthly Shipments Continue to Set Records
Last year saw month after month of record-setting shipments, finally culminating in a total of 600,240 wholesale shipments, an all-time record. In January, manufacturers reported a total of 53,290 units shipped, an increase of 16 percent compared with the 45,930 units shipped during January 2021. The 53,290 units was also...
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February 24, 2022
Strava adds 3D map feature to mobile app
Strava updated its mobile app Thursday and enabled 3D maps. For those using version 243.0.0, you will now be able to view 3D maps when planning rides, to account for route topography and elevation. You can also view route elevation for past activities. This feature had previously been available in...
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February 24, 2022
Self-Driving Snowcat Will Pick You Up at Bottom of Ski Runs
The dolaGon Ski Lift is an autonomous vehicle that could open skier and rider access to terrain that lacks a permanent lift. The company’s homepage states, “Skiers are safely brought to elevations with access to powder and then the dolaGon drives itself down to any predetermined location.” Gear Junkie
