LAS VEGAS, NV [November 18, 2025] – Lightspeed, the leading dealer management solution for the recreation and marine industries, proudly announced the winners of the 2025 RV Dealer RECT (Repair Event Cycle Time) Excellence Awards and RV Innovator of the Year Award. The honors were presented during the Spotlight on Excellence Luncheon on November 11th […]
EmailMarketing, InsightHub, Multi-Store, and Sales Video SALT LAKE CITY, UT – November 11, 2025 – Lightspeed, the leading provider of dealership management software for powersports, marine, RV, trailer, and golf car dealers, today announced a wave of dealer-validated product innovations spanning four high-impact areas: EmailMarketing, InsightHub, expanded Multi-Store capabilities, and Tech & Sales Video. Together, these updates advance Lightspeed’s mission to help […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – November 5, 2025 – Lightspeed, a leading Dealer Management System (DMS) for the RV industry, is proud to announce the launch of its new Forest River Major Unit Import integration. This groundbreaking advancement will dramatically streamline how dealers add new Forest River units into inventory, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and accuracy in the RV industry. Previously, adding […]
Salt Lake City, UT — [November 3, 2025] — Lightspeed extends heartfelt congratulations to the exceptional dealers recognized at this year’s Nautique Dealer Meeting, held October 12–14 in Orlando, Florida. The event brought together leaders from across the Nautique Boats network to celebrate remarkable performance, customer dedication, and forward-thinking innovation. Among this year’s award-winning dealers, […]
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We’re proud to announce that Jeremy Johnson, Associate Director of OEM Business Development at Lightspeed DMS, has been named to the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Emerging Leaders Coalition Class of 2026. The Emerging Leaders Coalition cultivates professional development and collaboration among the RV industry’s next generation—those helping shape its future through innovation, connection, and a […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – July 30, 2025 — Lightspeed DMS, a leading provider of dealership Management software for RV dealers, continues to expand its integration capabilities with the rollout of three new Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoding integrations: Brinkley RV, Grand Design RV, and Winnebago. VIN decoding allows dealers to automatically populate key vehicle […]
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🚐 Capitol Connections & Campground Conversations: Lightspeed Hits D.C. for RVIA Move America Week Earlier this week, I had the privilege of representing Lightspeed and the RV industry at the 2025 RVIA Move America Week in Washington, D.C. This event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators at the iconic Mayflower Hotel, which proudly celebrated […]
The golf cart industry is no longer confined to the fairways. Across the country, golf carts are becoming the go-to solution for short-distance transportation in a wide range of industries—from resorts and event venues to municipalities and retirement communities. For golf cart dealer principals, this shift represents a pivotal moment: are you ready to meet the […]
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I grew up around the car repair business—my dad owned and operated his own body shop. One of my favorite memories? When the Mac Tools or Snap-On truck would pull up outside. We’d climb in, check out the latest shiny tools, and the rep always had something new and exciting to show us. Even though […]
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Lightspeed has always been more than just software. It’s a legacy—built by dealers, for dealers. And at the heart of that legacy are the innovators who saw potential where others saw problems, and who believed that technology could transform how recreational dealerships operate. Where It All Began In the early 1980s, Hal Ethington was running […]
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