MIC: COVID-19 Industry Updates & Resources
The Motorcycle Industry Council leadership and Government Relations Office (GRO) are in daily contact with officials regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus emergency.
Motorcycle Industry Council Adapts to Changing Times While Efforts Continue
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Motorcycle Industry Council staff members are operating remotely and haven’t slowed down one bit.
Industry Reacts to COVID-19
With the current global threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), many industry leaders are taking preventative action to stop the spread of the virus.
MIC: Initial Tactical Steps for Industry Ridership Initiative Showcased at Symposium
“More Riders, Riding More – The Ridership Session” outlined these action plans for the developing industry-wide initiative, presented by MIC staff and strategic consulting company Centauric at the Nov. 21 symposium in Long Beach, CA.
Erik Pritchard Named CEO, President of Powersports Trade and Safety Associations
Erik Pritchard has assumed the role of chief executive officer and president of the Motorcycle Industry Council, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association of America, as part of the leadership succession plan announced by the respective boards in July 2019.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2019
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame will welcome five new inductees during the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Dec. 6, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, OH.
Yamaha Champions Riding School Hires Industry Veteran Chip Spalding
Yamaha Champions Riding School/ChampSchool has secured the services of powersports industry veteran Chip Spalding and his company Burning Star IV Marketing Services. Spalding will take on the responsibilities for Business Development and drive ChampSchool’s future growth.
Powersports Trade and Safety Associations Announce CEO Succession Plan
To insure a successful leadership transition, the first phase of the CEO succession plan was initiated in late 2017 when Pritchard was promoted to president of SVIA and ROHVA, respectively, and assumed those roles from Buche, who continued as CEO.
Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2019
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, CA, just celebrated its 11th year, with more than 3,000 attendees exclaiming over the 350 spectacular motorcycles on display.
Amsterdam to Ban Gas, Diesel Motorcycles By 2030
The city of Amsterdam will ban both gas and diesel variants of cars and motorcycles starting in 2030.
U.S. Tariffs Affecting European Motorcycles and Accessories
According to the Motorcycle Industry Association, the U.S. government announced that they will likely introduce a 100% tariff on a number of imports from the EU.
European Union Motorcycle Registration Increased in 2018 by 9.9%
A total of 1,004,063 motorcycles were registered in 2018 in the EU according to the final figures published by the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers.
Textron, TRACKER Announce Partnership in Powersports Industry
The partnership will bring together TRACKER, part of Bass Pro’s White River Marine Group, with Textron.
Motorcycle Registrations in EU up by 8.2%
The latest quarterly EU new registrations data released by the ACEM put EU new motorcycle registrations at 830,694 units for the first nine months of the year, a +8.2 percent increase.
MIC Rolls Out Weekly RideReport: New Powersports Industry Email Update Available
The Motorcycle Industry Council is providing weekly updates on powersports news and on the association’s activities and initiatives in a new emailed newsletter, the MIC RideReport.
EU Motorcycle Registrations Up During 1st Half of 2018, According to ACEM Report
An increase in motorcycles on the road is a positive sign for the powersports industry, and the latest figures of the ACEM indicate that registrations represent an increase of 7.2 percent.
