Q&A with WPS CEO Craig Shoemaker
MPN sat down with WPS CEO Craig Shoemaker at the WPS Sales Conference in January to discuss what’s new with the Boise-based company and their CEO.
OEM Update: Triumph Motorcycles
In 2019, Triumph is projected to again hit record sales, as underlined by the positive performance reported in the first nine months of the year.
OEM Update: Indian On a Roll
The 2020 Challenger is the second new motorcycle unveiled by Indian in less than a year. This past spring, Indian announced the FTR 1200, a street legal version of Indian’s competition flattening FTR750 racer.
OEM Update: How Did Wolf Become a Leader of the Pack?
One of the things Hammer has been able to build upon is brand loyalty with not only her dealers but core customers as well.
SSV Works Announces New OEM Audio Kits
SSV Works’ pair of 6.5-inch marine-grade powersports speakers for the Talon 1000R and Talon 1000X include a coaxial Ti tweeter and are engineered to be heard while riding, even with a helmet.
OEM Update: Maverick Sport Press Ride and Club BRP Reveal Niche Vehicles
When we jumped in the 1000R with 100 hp at our disposal, we were smiling ear-to-ear upon mashing the go pedal.
ROXOR Unveils New Vehicle, OEM Accessories at AIMExpo
The all-new ROXOR is a turbo diesel powered vehicle created for both utility and adventure, and Mahindra’s unique approach to building the vehicles allows owners to create their own vehicle based on their specific needs and tastes.
Vanderhall Becomes Newest OEM Exhibitor at AIMExpo Presented by Nationwide
Vanderhall will launch the global unveiling of the Carmel, the newest addition to a lineup that currently features four models, in Las Vegas.
OEM Update: Husqvarna on the Road
“It’s intended as a suburban bike. For example, if someone lives down a half-mile gravel driveway, they can get to work easily on the Svartpilen.”
OEM UPDATE: Vanderhall Ready to Win The Trade Wars
With a healthy power-to-weight ratio and 4.5-second 0-60 mph acceleration, the Vanderhall Venice offers plenty of bang for the buck (MSRP under $30K) and decent dealer margins. Did we mention Vanderhall is made in the USA, so it won’t become a casualty of a trade war?
OEM UPDATE: Wolf Brand Scooters
Wolf Brand Scooters got its humble start in Tampa Bay, Florida, almost a decade ago. Now Wolf scooters are being carried across the country in some of the largest scooter shops in the nation.
OEM Update: Carducci Dual Sport SC3 Adventure
There’s a small crowd around the custom V-twin in the parking lot. Unlike most custom machines, it’s very obviously not meant for styling at the local burger joint. The dual sport Carducci prototype has taken its rider on numerous desert-riding adventures, including a three-day tour through the Mojave Desert.
OEM Update: Caterpillar UTV
Caterpillar has taken the wraps off its first-ever Cat utility vehicles – the gasoline-powered Cat CUV82 and diesel-powered CUV102D – at the company’s high-tech proving grounds in Peoria, IL, that featured two indoor arenas for demonstrations and testing.
OEM Update: 2018 Recreational-Utility Vehicles
The evolution of the Side-by-Side market continues in 2018 with more new models being introduced for the utility market and crossover recreation and trail markets.
AIMExpo Show Floor 95 Percent Sold Out with Most OEM Exhibitors to Date
With less than two months until opening day, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) will welcome a record number of exhibiting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in its debut at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio, from September 21-24.
OEM Report Cards
First Quarter Results Last month we sent out a survey to a random sample of readers to help gauge the performance of manufacturers for the first three months of the year. We wanted to know whether a recent USA Today article that stated sales were up was in fact true. Below are the unvarnished results.
