ITP ‘Black Ops’ Wheels
Marketed under the name “Black Ops,” the new black wheels are built to meet the rugged demands of today’s side-by-side UTVs and feature a 1,000-pound load rating. ITP credits overall wheel strength to its advanced manufacturing process.
EBR Motorcycles Will Return for 2014 AIMExpo
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced that American motorcycle manufacturer Erik Buell Racing (EBR) will return to the 2014 show this October 16-19 in Orlando, Fla. EBR was a founding OEM exhibitor at the inaugural AIMExpo last October.
Symtec, Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Symtec, Inc., a leader in flexible heaters and controllers, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2014. The Minneapolis, Minn. based company was founded in 1989 as a basement operation. Throughout the years, Symtec has expanded their product offering to over 200 products, including heated grips and seat heaters.
BRP Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2014 Results
BRP had record revenues of $3.194 billion for fiscal year 2014, a 10% increase compared to 2013. The company’s net income was $59.7 million, which was due in part to successfully launching new products and receiving numerous prestigious awards across BRP’s product line-up.
UCLEAR Forms Strategic Partnership with Tucker Rocky Distributing
UCLEAR has announced a strategic partnership with leading distributor, Tucker Rocky Distributing. The added distribution channel offers consumers more options for purchasing and receiving support for UCLEAR’s line of boomless helmet communicators.
Tucker Rocky / Biker’s Choice To Merge With Motorsport Aftermarket Group
Tucker Rocky / Biker’s Choice announced on March 27 it has agreed to merge with Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG). LDI Ltd., LLC (LDI), the sole shareholder of Tucker Rocky / Biker’s Choice, will become the majority shareholder of the combined company.
DMVdesk Simplifies Motorcycle Registration Through eFiling
DMVdesk, Motor Vehicle Software Corporation’s (MVSC’s) turnkey automotive registration software solution, announced that it continues to be the preferred e-registration provider for motorcycle and powersports dealerships in California.
Chrome Capital Completes Equity Investment
Chrome Capital, the nation’s leading lessor of pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles, has completed a $20 million equity investment from Leucadia National Corporation. The investment, which was completed on March 10, 2014, will fund Chrome Capital’s growth plans.
iMotorsports Growth Leads to New Building Purchase
iMotorsports, the largest independent used motorcycle dealer in Illinois, is relocating its headquarters in response to the 35 percent average growth rate it has had since its 2010 start. The purchase of an old Suzuki car dealership will provide an additional 17,000 square feet
The Scariest Statistic in Powersports
If you want to stop losing at least 40 percent of your site’s traffic and ensure more consumers stick around to shop your inventory join the upcoming Dominion Powersports Pulse webinar, “The Scariest Statistic in the Industry” to find out how.
Pirelli Expands NAFTA Moto Team
Pirelli Moto has announced the appointment of David Presten as National Account Manager, in an effort to support and increase its operations in the NAFTA region. David Presten comes to Pirelli with 18 years of experience in the motorcycle industry.
Marshall Distributing to be Exclusive Supplier of Coldwave Apparel Through 2019
Marshall Distributing will continue to be the exclusive supplier of Coldwave snowmobile apparel in the United States. The 2014-15 line of snowmobile apparel is now being offered to dealers and will be featured at the snow shows in late summer through the fall.
NPA Pre-Owned Monthly Recap: Jan. ’14 vs. Jan. ’13
First Impressions 2014 is here, and January has made a strong first impression! From San Diego to Atlanta, the wholesale pre-owned market has exceeded early year expectations. Will this trend continue or will Spring 2014 parallel 2013? The early months of 2013 were stronger than the years prior and the powersports industry seemed to be
History in the Making: Husqvarna is Back!
It was a dream weekend designed to wow dealers. Starting with a trip to the San Diego Supercross, a ribbon cutting at the brand new facility, wining and dining (at a winery, no less) and concluding with a chance to ride the entire 2014 range of new Mattighofen-made Husqvarna models, it really was an opportunity to see history in the making.
On the Auction Block
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By Land and by Sea: Sport Amphibian Manufacturer to Expand Dealer Network
In February, Gibbs Sports Amphibians, based in Auburn Hills, Mich., held a press conference in Detroit’s Renaissance Center to discuss the brand’s plans for 2014.