ROXOR To Unveil New SxS March 2, Signs Up More Than 200 Dealers
The ROXOR off-highway vehicle will be revealed publicly on March 2nd at their assembly plant in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Destination Dealership: Iron Pony Motorsports
Chris Jones got his start in the industry in 1974 selling only motorcycle parts and accessories out of a corner of his dad’s auto parts store. Sales grew, along with his vision for the future. Several years later, Chris and his wife Tammy bought out his dad and took over the entire operation.
Tucker Rocky Issues Letter to Dealers About Bankruptcy Status
Kenan Ikels, vice president of Tucker Rocky, recently issued a letter to dealers regarding their Chapter 11 status as they plan to emerge from it in Q1. The company filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November and has been working with vendors and creditors to restructure their debt.
Man Tries to Light Gas Tank on Fire Outside Pennsylvania Harley Dealership
The dealership believes the man was trying to siphon the gas from the tank but it didn’t work. It will cost the business thousands of dollars to repair.
Golf Car Dealership Group Boosts Online Leads Partnering with Web Services Provider
Mission Golf Cars and its family of dealerships, known for five stand-out stores in central and south Texas, also has a stand-out Instagram account.
Destination Dealership: Motozilli Grand Opening
After camping out in the basement office for a while, Jim got the crazy idea to turn the storage area into a museum, which he affectionately calls “Motozilli.” It all started when he let some customers and friends store their bikes for free, but it soon moved to the next level.
New Mobile App Gives Dealers Innovative Approach to Securing Valuable Information
Acceler8 LLC has announced the launch of the Acceler8 mobile apps and platform, giving dealerships an innovative approach to securing valuable information about consumers during the test ride experience.
Rollick Outdoor Raises Over $5 Million Seed Round; Helping Dealers Create Better Retail Experience
The company says it will focus on powersports, RV and marine industries and partner with large membership groups to drive buyers into an established network of retailers.
OptionSoft Releases Sales Software Exclusively for Powersports Dealers
OptionSoft Technologies has released its powersport sales desking tool and fully compliant F&I menu. Now dealers no longer have to sacrifice profits for compliance.
Yamaha Delivers New Wolverine X4 to Dealers, Launches ‘Build Your Own’ Customizing Feature on Website
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, recently announced the all-new four-passenger Wolverine X4 Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle is shipping from its U.S. factory in Newnan, Georgia. Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative donates to 12 recipients in Q2 2017
Suzuki Adds Forward Stocking Location to Expedite Delivery to Florida Dealers
The new facility and its goal of one day delivery is in response to Suzuki’s growth in the Sunshine State and will be a benefit to dealers and customers that reside there.
2018 Ducati Models: Early Arrivals Announced For U.S. Dealers
Early arrivals of the 2018 lineup of Ducati motorcycles are landing at dealers across North America. This includes many new models to the Ducati family, including the Multistrada 1200 Enduro Pro, XDiavel S in Iceberg White, 1299 Panigale R Final Edition and two new Scrambler options.
DX1 Rolls Out ‘HTTPS’ Secure Websites for Dealers
In a continued effort to protect dealerships, DX1 has also launched a Reputation Management solution that allows dealers to monitor their online presence to ensure they’re maintaining a positive brand image.
Virtual Reality Is Coming… And Your Dealership Is Going!
There are already several plays by start-ups to build online powersports dealerships that sell and finance motorcycles nationally rather than locally. A few are focused on pre-owned motorcycles, but we all know that pressure will eventually force a paradigm shift in the traditional franchised business model.
Dealers Report Burglaries On Rise
Is there a theft ring happening under our noses? By the looks of some news reports and emails we’ve been receiving, powersports dealers have been hit by a wave of burglaries lately.
AJP Launches Online Purchase Program, Credits Dealers
AJP Motorcycles has announced the launch of its 2Easy 2Buy online motorcycle and accessory purchase program. According to the company, 2Easy 2Buy enables U.S. customers to purchase any AJP motorcycle of their choice on the website, then pick the bike up at the closest AJP dealer, or in some cases even have the motorcycle shipped directly.
