AFIP Announces Increase in Certification Course Wholesale Price
The Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals (AFIP) has announced that the wholesale price of its Basic, Senior and Master certification courses will increase to $695, plus shipping and handling, beginning February 2, 2014.
Polaris Introduces the Sportsman ACE
Polaris Industries Inc., a manufacturer of off-road vehicles, announced the company is defining an entirely-new type of off-road vehicle with the introduction of the Sportsman ACE. The vehicle architecture is completely new to the industry.
LeoVince Announces New Strategic Alliance and Continued Production
Promet sp zoo, the former Polish production facility building many of the LeoVince and Sito branded family of products, will immediately be reactivated to build and continue the international sales of all the LeoVince and Sito branded products.
Paughco High-Performance 3″ Touring Slip-On Mufflers
Getting the most out of your 1995 and later Touring machine just got a lot easier with High-Performance Slip-On Mufflers from Paughco. These new pipes fit with a unique 20″ long by 2″ I.D corrugated hi-flow baffle.
Bushtec Products Corporation Acquires TRIGG Trikes
TRIGG, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality fiberglass trike conversion kits, will join Bushtec Cargo Trailers and Bunkhouse Camper Trailers operation in their state-of-the-art Jacksboro, Tennessee, manufacturing facility.
New Harley-Davidson Street Takes Center Ice at X Games in Aspen
Harley-Davidson – one of the newest X Games sponsors – is teaming with ESPN to feature motorcycle ice racing as an X Games Aspen exhibition sport. Its Dark Custom bike is poised to star at ESPN’s flagship action sports event.
Parts Unlimited Announces Michelin Motorcycle Tire Brand Manager
Ron Bowen has assumed new responsibilities as the brand manager for Michelin Motorcycle tires. A 14-year veteran of Parts Unlimited, Ron will use his vast tire knowledge and leadership skills by educating and training both Parts Unlimited dealers and sales reps.
Dominion Powersports Solutions’ New DX1 Business Platform is Result of Rising Mobile Use
Dominion Powersports Solutions’ DX1 Business Platform is the industry’s only end-to-end business system featuring new web technology aimed at the growing population of mobile shoppers.
Takeshi Hayasaki Appointed President of Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Hayasaki, a long-serving executive of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has many years of experience in the motorcycle/ATV industry, and began his new position Dec. 16, 2013.
MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com Celebrates 10th Anniversary
MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com specializes in getting qualified candidates presented to everyone, from the leading OEMs and aftermarket operations, all the way to the dealership level.
Highlighting The Best
A few weeks ago, I recieved an email from a concerned reader saying, in short, that our position on Independent We Stand was flawed. He nailed a number of points right on the head, like the fact that there are thousands of powersports dealers who tie their financial well-being to international companies such as Honda,
November 2013 Service Department Performance
Marketing your dealership is an important part of staying ahead and remaining profitable. Many dealers have improved significantly by increasing their marketing efforts.
Work Hard And Win: Part Two
How To Increase Your Parts-To-Labor Ratio
Body Language Spoken Here: Part 2
What You’re Silently Telling Your Customers
The Two Most Misunderstood Legal Regulations
Studying up on these two items can help you avoid the pitfalls that come with not following the law.
P-selling To P-sychos
Human beings ride motorcycles primarily because they are fun, convenient and represent a lifestyle with which we want to be connected. The machines you offer represent an emotional commitment and lifestyle expression to us – unlike the European and Asian scooter markets where they are purely tools for transportation. Harley-Davidson doesn’t sell motorcycles; it sells a lifestyle, which in turn brings the parts, pieces and ingredients along for the ride. So what are you selling?