Glenn Philipp Named Drag Specialties Sales Representative
Philipp will cover the Michigan territory and brings extensive marketing experience, having launched new dealership programs and organized local rallies in the Milwaukee area.
Lizzy/merX DMS
This Web-based DMS allows dealers to access their data from anywhere, including tablets and smartphones.
Dominion Powersports Solutions to Host Facebook-Focused Webinar
As part of its Pulse series of webinars, Dominion Powersports Solutions will host a free webinar on how to use Facebook as a successful marketing tool. The webinar will feature three dealerships who are performing well above average in key Facebook benchmarks.
ZiiOS Partners with McGraw Powersports Group
Dealers who offer McGraw’s Western Service Extended Contracts will be able to seamlessly complete those contracts for new and used units directly from the ZiiOS platform. The announcement was made at last week’s AIMExpo show in Orlando, Fla.
ADP LightspeedEVO
ADP Lightspeed utilizes the latest technology in its development processes to provide the best possible user experience, according to the company. Many of the company’s associates have previously worked in dealerships or other industry roles, and its reps will sit down in person with you to review your business practices and processes to identify ways to improve your operations.
Rock Eagle Store Fixtures GT System
Rock Eagle Store Fixtures’ GT System can be customized in any way to fit your dealership’s color scheme or floor layout needs. The fixture can incorporate a graphic to provide a unique, appealing look for dealers.
Segway Enters Powersports Market Seeking New Dealers
Segway announced plans to enter the powersports marketplace with competitive programs for dealerships. President of Segway Rod Keller promised dealers great margins and little competition.
Dealer Demo Rides at AIMExpo Outdoors! Added to the Dealer Experience in Orlando
Featured products from Suzuki, Yamaha, KYMCO and Massimo Motors were ready and waiting for demo rides from dealers at the AIMExpo Outdoors! area. The dealers hit the course and tested out new products in the custom riding areas.
New Riders Turn Into New Customers: Introductory Experiences at AIMExpo
The Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Association, ATV Safety Institute and Motorcycle Safety Foundation will hold Introductory Experiences for consumer show attendees at AIMExpo. The programs are designed to give prospective riders a safe and controlled environment to try these vehicles out.
NPA Auction Lounge to Simulcast Cincinnati and Atlanta Bids at AIMExpo
The NPA Auction Lounge will simulcast the Cincinnati and Atlanta auction at AIMExpo, allowing dealers to place their bids in real-time on more than 2,500 pre-owned powersports vehicles.
NPA to Debut Latest Auction Segment at AIMExpo
NPA Black Market offers dealerships, retailers and service shops the opportunity to purchase non-current name brand powersports gear, accessories and parts in bulk through NPA’s online auction platform.
Motorcycle Industry Council Adds Newest Member to Dealer Advisory Council
Rick Alcon, owner of R&S Powersports Group in Albuquerque, N.M., joins seven other members of the newly formed council.
Intended to represent the needs and interests of new dealer members, the council was implemented with the MIC’s decision to include dealers in its membership for the first time since 1974.
Made In America, Sold Around The Corner
While big box stores and online retailers continue to bite the biggest chunk out of the retail market, there’s a growing movement towards buying local, which is great news for independent retailers like you.
Focusing On F&I To Boost Sales
More emphasis is being placed on the F&I department, which is contributing to dealers’ gross profits.
Provide Service Specifications To Your Techs
1. Veteran technicians have the knowledge and experience to perform the operations of day-to-day service jobs in their sleep. If you give a good tech a list of service items and a vehicle he has never seen before, he will be able to work out how to perform the procedures on his own. However, without
Getting the Band Together: The Entwistle Effect
Your dealership is like a rock band. Think about this: You need to have the right musicians to make great music (or what I like to call “classic rock”). In addition to writing and recording memorable songs that stand the test of time, there are two primary factors that determine a band’s success: ability and