Corbin Donates to Petersen Automotive Museum

The Original "Bug Eyed Sparrow" is being donated to Petersen Museum for the viewing enjoyment for all to see for generations to come.

If a powersports dealer cares about it, MPN covers it.

Published: Oct 24, 2019

In 1996, the original Sparrow concept vehicle made its debut at the San Francisco Auto Show. Heralded as both “Quirky” and “Brilliant.” The overall positive reaction led to the production of the World’s First Single Passenger EV.

The Original “Bug Eyed Sparrow” is being donated to Petersen Museum for the viewing enjoyment for all to see for generations to come. The Sparrow is and has been an inspiration for the modern day electric car.

The Sparrow was invented at the Corbin World Headquarters in Hollister, CA.

Link: Corbin

Race Winning Brands Transitioning to Unilateral Retail Pricing Policy

RWB aims to preserve the quality and reputation of its products.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Apr 19, 2024

Race Winning Brands (RWB) and its portfolio of brands (BoostLine Products, CORSA Performance, Dart Machinery, Diamond Racing, Haltech, JE Pistons, Manley Performance, MGP, PAC Racing Springs, ProX Racing Parts, Rekluse, RevMax Performance, Transmission Specialties, Trend Performance, Volant and Wiseco Performance Products) is announcing its transition to a Unilateral Retail Pricing Policy, reflecting its commitment to maintaining the quality and reputation of its products in the performance components industry. The implementation of Minimum Retail Price (MRP) for its portfolio of brands is aimed at addressing challenges such as counterfeit product sales, advertising and selling practices that focus solely on price.