Profile: San Jose Harley-Davidson
San Jose Harley-Davidson has unique opportunities and challenges. The dealership is located just south of Silicon Valley in Central California, and a large percentage of the customer base either works in the tech industry or is tech-savvy.
Auctioning Up Opportunity
There are few things more exciting than attending a live auction, especially when you are interested in the item up for bid. The atmosphere can be contagious – one of high energy and competition.
Car or Motorcycle? Either Way the Polaris Slingshot is on Target
Is it a motorcycle with an extra wheel? Maybe it is a reverse trike? Is it a car missing a wheel or is it the creation of an entirely new category?
Consumer Confidence
I received a copy of the Consumer Spending Report the other day, which is geared toward retail chain stores and restaurants.
Dishing the Dirt!
Dirt is for taters, at least according to conventional urban street bike wisdom.
SpeedMob Inc.: Passionate Group of Enthusiasts Take a Different Approach
It is hard to believe that SpeedMob, Tim Calhoun’s newest powersports venture, is only nine months old.
SHOT Show in the Crosshairs for Powersports?
SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show fills the entire Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas with more than 1,600 exhibitors, covering more than 630,000 square feet.
We’re All Fed Up!
Having been in the industry for 40 years, and a dealer principal for the last 21, I’m pretty much fed up with how we’ve been treated by the major motorcycle manufacturers.
January in Review
Average wholesale pricing (AWP) started off 2015 on a softer note than usual. Dealers report optimism mixed with a “wait and see” attitude for spring 2015.
Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits
Here is the latest dirt from around the off-road market: Motocross legend Mike Bell is on a roll … literally.
2016 Wolverine R-Spec
Last month, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA hosted a rather impromptu media tour ostensibly to highlight the company’s UTV manufacturing capabilities in its Newnan, Georgia, plant.
Sales or Service?
A person in his mid-20s walks in your dealership looking for a sales job. He is well-dressed, speaks well and gives a good first impression.
