KTM Announces Partnership with Athena and GET Products
KTM has announced a worldwide partnership with Athena, a leading manufacturer of motorcycle cylinders, gaskets, pistons and makers of GET ECUs, data acquisition systems and video devices for motorsports.
MSF Launches First-Ever Motorcycling Naturalistic Study
The first rider participating in the first-ever MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study rode off with a fully instrumented, data-logging bike from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) recently, marking the start of a year-long research project.
Cycle Country Announces Sale of ATV Division for $9.7 Million
Cycle Country Accessories Corp. has announced that it is selling its ATV Accessories product line to Kolpin Outdoors Inc. of Fox Lake, Wis., for $9.7 million, subject to certain adjustments and contingencies.
Motovan Acquires Steen Hansen Racing
Motovan Corporation, a leading Canadian distributor of powersports parts and accessories, has recently acquired Steen Hansen Racing (SHR). Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, SHR has been servicing Western Canadian dealers for almost 40 years and currently distributes well-known brands such as Akrapovic, Gerbings, Leatt, Ohlins, One Industries and Sidi, to name a few.
Author Interview: Mark Rodgers
MPN columnist and sales Guru Mark Rodgers’ new book Accelerate the Sale hit #12 on Inc.’s business book bestseller list in June 2011. The concept is simple: sell more … faster. Mark answers questions about some of his secrets here.
Haynes Auto, Motorcycle Repair Manuals to be Enhanced Online
Haynes Publishing has announced that it is making significant steps into the electronic arena. The company has begun demonstrating an electronic version of the iconic Haynes Manual to its major retail accounts in the U.S., a first for the traditional print publishing company.
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My 70-year-old mother started texting before I did. This probably sounds strange given that I am the tech geek in the family and “Web” is my middle name, but I just really was not all that hyped about the trend. I think it was because I am always being pinged by someone or something (email,
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Auctions America Acquires Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions
Less than one year after its formation, Auctions America by RM, a subsidiary of collector car auction house – RM Auctions, is expanding to include a vintage motorcycle division with the acquisition of Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions. Classic and antique motorcycle expert, Glenn Bator, will lead the new division.
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.
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Martin Racing Jumps Into Electric Scooter Parts Business
Martin Racing, an American powersports third party logistics and parts manufacturer, recently announced that it will be entering the electric powered cycle market.
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ARI Promotes Darin Janecek to Chief Financial Officer
ARI, a provider of technology‐enabled services that help dealers, recently announced that Darin Janecek has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.
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