WyoTech Announces Partnership with Orange County Choppers
WyoTech has announced a partnership with Orange County Choppers (OCC), the custom motorcycle shop founded by Paul Teutul Sr. As part of the agreement, WyoTech students will help construct an OCC custom-built, WyoTech-branded motorcycle under the guidance of OCC’s Teutul. In addition, WyoTech, “The Official Technical School of OCC” has also arranged for students to intern at the world-renowned bike building facility in Upstate New York.
Viper Announces Seagraves as VP Racing Operations, Develops Drag Bike
Viper Powersports, Inc., designer and manufacturer of Viper Motorcycles, recently announced that Colbert Seagraves has joined the Viper management team as vice president of racing operations.
Lehman Trikes Names New Vice President of Operations
Lehman Trikes president and CEO, Ken Hines announced that it has promoted Terree Matson-McCoy to the position of vice president of operations, effective immediately.
Kawasaki Selected Marque of the Year for 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that Kawasaki will be celebrated as the 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Marque of the Year, July 22-24, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
Chicago Associates Recapitalizes Genuine Scooters
Livingstone, an investment banking firm, recently announced the recapitalization of its client, Genuine Scooters, LLC by Chicago Associates, Inc., a private investment company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Motorcycle Awareness Takes Center Stage During May
As motorcyclists turn their calendars to a new month, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reminds all road users that May marks Motorcycle Awareness Month.
Victory Retains Top Rank in 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index
The Victory Motorcycle brand from Polaris Industries, Inc. maintained its top ranking in the newly released 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study. Harley-Davidson finished second, while Ducati and Triumph tied for third, followed by BMW and Yamaha, all of which scored above the industry average.
Take Your Spring Dealership Promotions to the Next Level
Online dealership marketing ideas for the new riding season.
Tapping into the Vintage Motorcycle Market
Vintage motorcycle sales could be your next profit center.
Jim Williams Joins AMA as VP of Industry Relations and Corporate Member Programs
Williams will be responsible for directing the AMA’s outreach to the motorcycle industry as well as creating related membership programs for manufacturers, distributors and aftermarket companies.
Cardo Systems Introduces Accessory Kit for Half-Helmets
Cardo Systems, Inc., announced the availability of its new Audio & Microphone Kit for Half-Helmets.
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.
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
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.
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.
Customers Embrace Special Programs Offered by Triumph Motorcycles
Triumph Motorcycles says it is seeing an increase in store traffic after it introduced a suite of special programs in March that include special financing from FreedomRoad Financial, Value Added Accessories Packages on select models, Value Assurance on select America and Speedmaster models, and a New Rider Training incentive program.