KYMCO Reaches Half Century Mark, Unveils 2015 Off-road Lineup
A few years ago KYMCO USA’s Director of Marketing Rick Pawelka said that one of the biggest differences between KYMCO and other OEMs of its size was its history. And as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary the statement seems somewhat apropos. With humble beginnings, KYMCO has come a long way in the last half
Kymco Adds New Models to its 2015 Off-Road Line
Kymco USA is rolling into 2015 with 32 models of off-road vehicle, including four versions of the all-new mid sized UXV 450i side-by-side vehicle and a UXV 500i. Also on the list of new vehicles is four EPS models in the popular MXU Series ATV line and two Youth Quads in the Mongoose 90S and 70S.
Can-Am Comes Out With a Bumper Crop For 2015
Two New Outlanders & Updates To UTVs Put BRP in the Driver’s Seat
DEI Protect-A-Wire Line and Hose Sleeving Kit
DEI Protect-A-Wire Line & Hose Sleeving kits are great to use when installing turn signals, stereos, license plate relocation, auxiliary lighting, winches, and GPS units. In addition to electrical wires, DEI Protect-A-Wire Line & Hose Sleeving is also useful for insulating cables and hoses running near exhaust or engine heat.
Polaris Introduces the Sportsman ACE
Polaris Industries Inc., a manufacturer of off-road vehicles, announced the company is defining an entirely-new type of off-road vehicle with the introduction of the Sportsman ACE. The vehicle architecture is completely new to the industry.
2013 Shriners Ride Raises More Than $14,000 for Children’s Hospital
High Lifter Products and Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar teamed up for the sixth consecutive year to host a benefit mud ride for the Shriners Hospital for Children. Attendees rode their off-road vehicles to help raise more than $14,000 and toys for the children’s hospital.
Polaris Introduces Military-Grade ATV
The Sportsman WV850 H.O. features Terrain Armor Non-Pneumatic Tires (NPT). It will be available to consumers in December 2013 in limited quantities.
AIMExpo Adds 350th Exhibitor
Warn Industries, best known for its full line of off-road equipment and accessories, has signed on to become the 350th exhibitor for the Oct. 16-20 show in Orlando. The show will be North America’s first combined consumer, trade and media event.
KYMCO Demos MyRoad 700i and UXV 700 at Press Event
KYMCO recently invited the press to sample its 2014 models – a maxi-scooter, the MyRoad 700i, and its new, more powerful side-by-side, the UXV 700. The Gateway Canyons Resort in Gateway, Colo., served as the home base during the launch event, which proved to be an ideal location to show off the attributes of both its off-road and on-road vehicles.
UTV Market Overview
Call them UTVs, side-by-sides, ROVs or cash cows, the market for these machines has never been stronger.
SEMA Names Powersports New Product Award Winners
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association has announced the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards held at the 2012 SEMA Show. The event recognizes the most cutting-edge automotive and powersports products either on the market or about to hit the market.
Not Lost in Translation:
Products with the “Made in Taiwan” label have not always enjoyed the best reputation in America, but Kymco seems to be proving the skeptics wrong with how they have performed in the U.S. market.
ATV Product Roundup
Here’s a roundup of some of the year’s best ATV accessories. From handlebars to tires, your customers can outfit their rides from top to bottom.
Polaris Gets Contracts to Supply Military ATVs, Side-by-Sides
Polaris Industries has announced the company received three separate awards exceeding $12 million dollars to supply MV700 ATVs, MVRS700 Side-by-Side vehicles and associated spare parts to the U.S. military and its allies.
Off-Road Companies Unite Again for Tread Lightly! Charity Auction
In an effort to raise money to help support outdoor recreation issues, more than 50 companies have donated at least 150 products to the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! for its Fourth Annual Charity Auction on eBay, November 1-11.
Club BRP Unveils New Models, Concentrates on Increased Dealer Success
streets in Montreal this week as BRP welcomes 4,000 dealers, distributors, suppliers, members of the media and BRP employees from more than 100 countries to Club BRP — the largest event in BRP history held at sites across Montreal and at the company’s Valcourt, Quebec facilities.