AIMExpo ‘3-Way Giveaway’ Winners Take Keys To New Rides
The AIMExpo has announced that the three lucky winners of the fan-favorite “3-Way Giveaway” contest have received their new motorcycles. OEM exhibitors, Suzuki, KYMCO and Yamaha Star once again partnered with AIMExpo to offer attendees the chance to ride away on one of three all-new models.
Gibbs Sports Amphibians, Inc. Issues Recall on Certain Quadski and Quadski XL Models
Gibbs found that the handlebar can fail while the vehicle is in operation, causing the operator to lose control of the steering and braking system of the vehicle, posing a risk of injury.
Honda Racing Increases Funding For 2015 Contingency Program
Demonstrating its commitment to supporting motorcycle racing in the USA, American Honda has announced the continuation of the Red Riders Rewards program for 2015, with more than $6 million in earnings available to racers – an increase of $1 million.
ARI Schedules First HelpForce Live! Webinar for Powersports Dealers February 23
ARI Network Services, Inc. will host the first in a series of “Help Force” webinars on Monday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. ET, called Managing Lead Management for Powersports Dealers.
EFG Companies Offers Certified Hide Challenge
EFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance Program, has unveiled an incentive for the first 20 motorcycle dealers who sign up to offer the company’s Certified Hide Pre-owned Protection program. Called the “Certified Hide Challenge,” the campaign provides the first 20 dealers a full year of roadside assistance to their customers’ coverage at no extra cost.
Yamaha Motor U.S.A. Celebrates Manufacturing 3 Million Units in U.S. Facility
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), have reached a historic manufacturing milestone recently surpassing the completion of 3 million vehicles at the U.S. manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia. The historic 3 millionth unit was a Grizzly 700 ATV, one of the best selling utility 4×4 ATVs of all time, and it was completed in late December 2014.
Love Jugs Expands with More Inventory, New Packaging, Dealer Program and Retail Outlets
Hammerhead Engineering, inventor of Love Jugs, a powerful cooling system for Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines, has announced big expansion plans for 2015. The company has stepped up production of all of the popular Love-Jugs products, including the Original Love Jugs Slots and Bullets models and the new Cool-Master, now available in three finishes along with the improved frame mount system and the all new Vibration-Master.
REV’IT! joins the Garage Brewed Show in Cincinnati
REV’IT! Sport USA announced it will join Cincy Café Racer in presenting the inaugural Garage Brewed motorcycle show at the Rhinegeist Brewery in Cincinnati, Ohio. The event is free to the public and runs Saturday, February 7 from 5pm to midnight.
Progressive Suspension Announces MAP Policy
Progressive Suspension has implemented a new Minimum Advertised Pricing policy effective immediately. “A discount based race to the bottom does nothing but hurt our market and our brand,” explains Progressive. Progressive is employing an industry standard 10% off suggested price for both retailers and distributors and have already instigated enforcement.
Rockford Fosgate Appoints Mid-State Distributing as Midwest Territory Partner
Rockford Fosgate, an industry leader in high-performance audio systems, has announced that it appointed Mid-State Distributing as its aftermarket retail distribution partner for the upper Midwest territory, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and northern Wisconsin, effective immediately, for its full line of mobile and moto-marine audio systems.
AIMExpo Championship of the Americas Custom Bike Show Announced
The American International Motorcycle Expo will host the AIMExpo Championship of the Americas at the 2015 event, October 15-18 in Orlando. As an officially affiliated show to the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building, this dynamic new feature showcasing top custom motorcycles and their builders will appeal to trade, media and consumer attendees alike.
Curt Sacks Joins Zero Motorcycles as CFO
Zero Motorcycles, a global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, has announced that Curt Sacks joined the company as chief financial officer. Sacks brings over 20 years of progressive financial and management experience with both private and public companies. His primary responsibilities with Zero will be to build and lead a world class finance and administration team.
