Arctic Cat Unveils a Wild Cat at Recent Dealer Show
Arctic Cat showcased an unexpected ROV dubbed “Wildcat” during the close of their 2012 snowmobile dealer show in Nashville, Tenn.
New Circuit of the Americas in Texas Lands 2013 MotoGP
Dorna Sports, S.L., 3FourTexasMGP, LLC and Full Throttle Productions, L.P. have signed a 10-year contract to bring MotoGP to the new Circuit of the Americas beginning in 2013. The agreement includes the three categories of the Championship, the MotoGP class, Moto2 and Moto3. The 10-year deal is coupled with the already scheduled 10-year deal to host the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, for which the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is currently under construction.
2011 SEMA Show Registration Now Open
Attendee and media registration for the 2011 SEMA Show is now open at www.SEMAshow.com/register. For the second year in a row, MPN will sponsor the SEMA Powersports and Utility Vehicles Section and be the host publisher for the SEMA Show Daily. The annual trade-only event takes place Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 1-4, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nev.
SWIGZ Electric Motorcycle Becomes World’s Fastest
The SWIGZ Pro Racing Electric Superbike has added “world’s fastest” to its growing list of achievements with a standing start, one-mile run of 190.6 mph at the Mojave Mile Shootout event in the California desert. The previous top speeds achieved by electric motorcycles at various events are in the 170 mph range.
Motul USA Hires Steve Hutchinson as VP of Sales and Marketing
Motul USA, Inc. has named Steve Hutchinson as vice president of sales and marketing. Hutchinson is an aftermarket industry veteran with over 25 years of experience. His background includes both lubricants and tire products.
Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter Gets European Approval
Suzuki announced recently that the Burgman Fuel Cell scooter has gained Whole Vehicle Type Approval in the European Union – becoming the world’s first vehicle to gain approval for safe use on public roads without having to be inspected and tested individually.
Chicago D-Store Invties Special Guests for Grand Opening
Dainese celebrates the grand opening of its third D-Store and first franchise in the USA on April 10 in Chicago.
Zero Motorcycles’ Long-time CEO Retires
Zero Motorcycles recently announced that its long-time CEO, Gene Banman, is retiring from the operational management of the company.
CPSC Terminates ATV Action Plan for SunL Group Youth ATVs
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the termination of the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Action Plan for SunL Group, Inc., of Irving, Texas. As of March 30, 2011, importers and distributors cannot import or distribute any ATV subject to the SunL Group ATV Action Plan. The company was an importer and distributor of gas and electric scooters, dirt bikes, ATVs and go-karts.
New Midwest WPS Warehouse Begins Shipping to Dealers
Western Power Sports, Inc. (WPS) announced that its new state-of-the-art 100,000 square foot distribution facility in Ashley, Ind. is now open and shipping product to its dealers in the Midwest.
Wheel Jockey Launches Dealer Sales Program
Wheel Jockey has announced that it is launching a new Dealer Sales Program to better support motorcycle enthusiasts around the country.
Big Dog Motorcycles Enters Foreclosure
As bank takes foreclosure action, Big Dog Motorcycles closes up shop.