MPN Staff Writers, Author at Motorcycle & Powersports News
Gates’ Americas President Tom Pitstick on Being Driven by Possibility

Pitstick says a “Driven by Possibility” motto influences not only his leadership approach and strategic direction with the aftermarket, but also how his teams are driven to support customers from the shop level all the way up to its big distribution partners.

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FORVIA HELLA President and Managing Director Mike DeWitt on ‘Zero Failures’ Benchmark

DeWitt discusses FORVIA HELLA’s commitment to innovation, quality and continuous improvement.

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D-A Lubricant Company EVP John Noal on Synthetic Base Oil Supply Constraints

Noal discusses synthetic shortages, rising costs and how supply chain issues are impacting service and inventory decisions.

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MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ President Emily Poladian on Driving Value

Poladian underscores the growing momentum behind Right to Repair, the need for a data-driven approach to navigate industry complexity, and a shift toward value-driven growth as suppliers prepare for the evolving aftermarket through 2035.

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MPA VP of Sales Ron Aparicio on ‘Honoring the Sales Cycle’

Aparicio discusses MPA’s focus on trust, remanufacturing advantages and customer driven growth in today’s aftermarket.

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NTN Bearing Corp. President and CEO Tom Mohrdieck on Premium Brands

Mohrdieck says NTN is building its aftermarket future by leveraging its OE heritage, investing in technician support, and adapting to shifting technology and consolidation trends.

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Schwartz Advisors’ Rick Schwartz on the Next Wave of VIO Growth

Schwartz provides a clearer picture of where the vehicle fleet is headed by analyzing the VIO by powertrain rather than relying only on total vehicle count.

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NEXUS’ Robert Roos and Thierry Mugnier on Global Collaboration

Roos and Mugnier highlight NEXUS’ global strategy, reman opportunities and the push for stronger industry collaboration.

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Advance Auto Parts President & CEO Shane O’Kelly on Saying ‘Yes’ to Customers

O’Kelly says the company is gaining momentum through its blended box strategy, expanded inventory, faster delivery times and growing market hub network designed to improve parts availability and customer service.

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Beta USA’s Tim Pilg on Dealerships and the Impact of Discounting

Tim Pilg breaks down some of the realities of the dealership business and explores how both manufacturers and dealers can work together to build a stronger, more sustainable industry.

Interest Rates, Used Inventory, Internet Dealer Response Times, SUPER73 & SEMA’s Powersports Focus

Welcome to a new episode of On the Throttle with MPN’s Randy Ziemnik. This week we look at how interest rates are impacting buying behavior, used inventory attracting more buyers, the results of a Pied Piper study on internet lead effectiveness, SUPER73’s new A-Series e-bikes and SEMA’s renewed focus on the powersports segment. 00:00 Intro

Inside Torc Helmets: Brett Conley on Dealer Margins, Helmet Technology and Rider Safety

From motorcycle and off-road riders to lifestyle customers, helmets remain one of the most important and consistent product categories in powersports dealerships.