MAG Announces Executive Shifts
The Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) has appointed Kevin Strawbridge to head its Retail and Media Groups. The parent company to both online retailers Motorcycle SuperStore and J&P Cycles, as well as Motorcycle-USA.com and “America’s Motorcycle Weekly” CycleNews, recently consolidated its retail operations in Irving, Texas.
House Adopts Highway Bill Amendments Beneficial to Motorcyclists
The U.S. House of Representatives adopted amendments to the federal Highway Bill last week that includes good news for on- and off-highway motorcyclists, the American Motorcyclist Association announced. The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 approved last week by a vote of 363 to 64 provides $325 billion over six years.
Drag Specialties Announces James Wood as New Road Rep for West Region
Drag Specialties has announced James “Woody” Wood as the new Road Rep for the West Region. Woody comes to Drag Specialties with more than 20 years in the industry, holding positions in sales, service, and parts management at Antelope Valley Harley-Davidson in Lancaster, CA.
The American International Motorcycle Expo Continues Growth in Year Three
Nearly 19,000 attendees flocked to Orlando in October for the third edition of AIMExpo, drawing international visitors from more than 50 countries and all 50 U.S. states. With a record number of exhibitors, there was plenty for dealers, consumers and the media to see and engage with.
Gibson Wins Best Powersports Product Award at SEMA
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the winners of the 2016 New Products Showcase Awards yesterday morning at the 2015 SEMA Show. This award is given to the most innovative and cutting-edge aftermarket products that will be consumable in 2016. Nearly 3,000 products were entered into 16 different Showcase categories to be considered for
Tread Lightly! Announces Major New Restoration for Recreation Initiative at 25th Anniversary
Yamaha, Federal Premium, Bushnell and the Dallas Safari Club help Tread Lightly! fund 25 Restoration for Recreation Projects across the U.S.
Marine Industry Veteran Tom Cassidy, Jr. Joins Lonski and Associates Recruiting Team
Lonski and Associates, LLC recently announced the addition of Tom Cassidy, Jr. to its team of powersports industry recruiters. A former sales executive with Mercury Marine, Cassidy Jr. has a diverse background. The majority of his career has been spent managing and developing strategic OEM accounts, cultivating dealer relationships and developing marketing solutions. With a passion
Yamaha Celebrates 2015 Championships and 60th Anniversary at Ironman GNCC
Yamaha celebrated the 2015 season and 60th anniversary at the GNCC Ironman finale displaying a complete line of 2016 ATVs and motorcycles along with the all-new YXZ1000R.
Walker Fowler Takes 2015 GNCC ATV Title
MSR/N-Fab/AmPro Yamaha’s Walker Fowler proved his mettle at “The Ironman” GNCC finale this weekend. After racing his way up through the ranks for the past decade, Fowler finally won his first XC1 Pro ATV title in Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Küryakyn Launches ‘Kickstarter Club’ Program For Dealers
Küryakyn is kicking off a new dealer program leveraging its capacity to consistently deliver innovative products to the motorcycle industry. The Kickstarter Club is an exclusive “part-of-the-month” auto-ship program featuring hand-selected parts from Küryakyn.
Triumph Announces the Next Generation of Bonneville Motorcycles
Triumph has introduced the next generation of the iconic Bonneville with five exciting new Bonneville motorcycles. From the fun and accessible ridability of the new Street Twin, to the timeless style of the Bonneville T120 and T120 Black through to the Thruxton and Thruxton R.
CRC Industries and Joe’s Minibike Reunion Combine Efforts to Custom-Build a TACO Minibike
CRC Industries, Inc. has teamed up with certified minibike fanatic, Joe Sebergandio, creator of the Joe’s Minibike Reunion event, to build a custom TACO Frijole minibike powered by a vintage 3.5 hp Clinton engine.
