The PowerSport Institute Spring Open House Draws a Crowd
The PowerSport Institute (PSI), a technological training school, held an open house event on Friday, April 15, 2011, for future students interested in attending the school.
Polaris On The Move Again, Acquires Global Electric Motorcars
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC and manufacturer of electric-powered vehicles. GEM is a leader within the low-speed vehicle market, with a well-respected brand and approximately $30 million in sales during the 2010 calendar year.
Helmet House Hires Ron Wallace as National Sales Manager
Helmet House, Inc., recently announced Ron Wallace has been hired as its national sales manager. Wallace joins Helmet House from Relume Technologies, a manufacturer of LED based lighting systems. Wallace brings more than 27 years of sales, product and marketing management to Helmet House in a broad set of industries from high-end bicycle manufacturing and sales to commercial lighting.
S&S Cycle To Stand Behind Big Dog Engine Warranties
With the announcement of the closure of Big Dog Motorcycle Company, many Big Dog owners are wondering where to turn for warranty support on their bikes. Though the official BDM warranty ended with the company, S&S is stepping up to the plate and offering a special engine warranty to all owners of Big Dog motorcycles that were still covered by the factory warranty.
Arai Helmets Releases Report on Earthquake Aftermath
Arai Americas has released a statement about its parent company’s situation after last month’s devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Auctions America Acquires Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions
Less than one year after its formation, Auctions America by RM, a subsidiary of collector car auction house – RM Auctions, is expanding to include a vintage motorcycle division with the acquisition of Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions. Classic and antique motorcycle expert, Glenn Bator, will lead the new division.
Cardo Systems Announces Upgrades To Scala Rider G4
Cardo Systems, Inc., has announced the availability of an upgrade Version 3.0 for its scala rider
Harley-Davidson Q1 Results Show Improvement
Harley-Davidson, Inc. generated increased earnings and worldwide dealer new motorcycle sales grew for the first quarter of 2011.
Polaris Acquires Indian Motorcycle
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced the acquisition of Indian Motorcycle. The business was acquired from Indian Motorcycle Limited (IML), a company advised by Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP, U.K. Private Equity firms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Memorial Service Set For Tucker Rocky Creative Services Director Tom Taber
Tom Taber, longtime creative services director for Tucker Rocky, recently passed away while riding his motorcycle with a friend in Texas.
Auction123 Receives Best Online Inventory Marketing Tool Award
Auction123, an inventory management and marketing provider for dealers of all vehicle categories, has been named the No. 1 Provider of Online Inventory Marketing Tools in Auto Dealer Monthly’s 2011 Dealers’ Choice Awards.
New Study: Motorcycle Deaths Decline Slightly But Concerns Develop
A report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reveals that motorcycle fatalities declined in 2010 by at least 2 percent. Based upon preliminary data, GHSA projects that motorcycle fatalities declined from 4,465 in 2009 to 4,376 or less in 2010. The projection is based upon data from 50 states and the District of Columbia. The decline comes on the heels of a dramatic 16 percent drop in 2009, which followed 11 straight years of steady increases in motorcycle deaths.