Powersports Values Hold Steady
As Black Book completed the data analysis within the motorcycles and powersports products, we found the market remains largely unchanged once again this month. There is not a single segment that has changed in value by even one full percentage point. Here are the individual segment changes: ATVs, jet boats and personal watercraft are all
Kawasaki Unveils 2013 Jet Ski Models
The company has chosen to stick to its tried and true models for the upcoming year.
Vectrix Signs U.S. Distributor Agreement With Peirspeed
Vectrix, makers of two- and three-wheeled electric vehicles, motorcycles, and scooters, has announced a partnership with their new U.S. Distributor, Georgia-based Peirspeed. Through their nationwide network of dealers, Peirspeed will be showcasing three Vectrix clean energy, all-electric scooters in 2012 – the Vectrix VX-1 Li/Li+, VX-2, and VX-3 Li+.
Electric Boogaloo
Does the Electric Motorcycle Market Have Enough Moves for 2012?
J.D. Power and Associates Reports Improvement in Motorcycle Customer Satisfaction
Overall motorcycle customer satisfaction has increased notably from 2010, driven by marked improvements in the sales experience, the products, and cost of ownership, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Motorcycle Competitive Information Study.
Should Your Powersports Dealership Offer Priority Maintenance Agreements?
Is in-house priority maintenance profitability worth it, or should it be taken to the outhouse? Yes, the pun is intended. Many dealership owners have taken interest in priority maintenance agreements (PMA) over the past few years. From the retail side, I jumped on the PMA train about six years ago. I was attracted to three
Make the Most of Your Pre-Owned Motorcycle Profit Center
Establishing pre-owned motorcycle sales.
Expanding in the Midwest
Kansas dealer cashes in on farm market and enthusiast bikers
Ridiculous Regulations
Ever lick a spoke nipple?
Cali Dealer Goes Green
Wendy Epstein’s Mission Motorcycles
AccSELLeration: Shifting Your Sales into High Gear
Mark shares his AccSelleration technique to boost your sales into high gear.
Buggies Light Fire to the Off-Road Market
Unlike the scooter industry, which I often write about, there is a lack of information on buggies. There is no DOT, consumer safety board or even a consumer reports magazine testing these units in the United States. It’s caveat emptor for the dealers when they are doing research on a particular brand they wish to carry.
Help Wanted!
John urges dealers to update and upgrade their websites.