Kawasaki Announces Promotions in National Sales Department
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recently promoted six members of its national sales staff, including one elevated to regional sales director and four new senior district managers. One existing senior district manager was also given responsibilities in a newly created position.
2011 SEMA Show Registration Now Open
Attendee and media registration for the 2011 SEMA Show is now open at www.SEMAshow.com/register. For the second year in a row, MPN will sponsor the SEMA Powersports and Utility Vehicles Section and be the host publisher for the SEMA Show Daily. The annual trade-only event takes place Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 1-4, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Suzuki Donates First 2011 GSX-R750 To Barber Museum
American Suzuki Motor Corporation recently donated the first production 2011 GSX-R750 in the United States to the impressive motorcycle collection at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum was founded by George Barber in 1994 and is dedicated to the presentation, interpretation, exhibition and history of motorcycles, vintage vehicles and motorsports.
Michelin Launches Sport Touring Online Dealer Education Program
Innovative dealer education and sales training website allows 24/7 access to information about the company’s all-new Sport Touring radial.
Makita Goes Pink To Support Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Makita, the official powertool of Supercross for 2011 and a primary sponsor of the Rockstar Makita Suzuki Team, decorated their 53-foot Experience More trailer with pink in honor of the second annual “Supercross Goes Pink” race event held February 5 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA to support finding a cure for breast cancer.
Snap-on Introduces New Catalog App for iPad and iPhone
Are you looking to find out about the latest and greatest tools and equipment Snap-on has to offer? You now can do so from the palm of your hand with your iPad or iPhone by downloading the new Snap-on catalog app.
Snowmobile-to-Snowmobile Bluetooth Intercom and Entertainment System
The new wireless scala rider G4 PowerSet from Cardo Systems allows snowmobile riders to speak by intercom with their friends riding on other snowmobiles.
Shopatron Helps Brands Sell More on Facebook
Shopatron has been helping branded manufacturers sell more on their websites and in retail stores since 2001, but now the retail-integrated eCommerce provider helps brands sell more on their favorite social networks too.
Motorcycle Thieves Foiled by CalAmp Stolen Vehicle Tracker
Middle-of-the-night text alert starts a stolen vehicle recovery effort that ends successfully nearly 7 hours and 350 miles later
Yamaha Outdoors Announces 2011 Annual Ag Comm Scholarship Program
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program that provides financial assistance to members of the National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT).
Harley-Davidson Honors Veterans During Second Annual ‘Military Appreciation Month’
To honor the service of active and retired U.S. military personnel, Harley-Davidson celebrates the company’s second annual Military Appreciation Month, and asks Americans to join in showing appreciation to those who defend our freedom.
Scooter Helmet Options
While many of these helmets are crossovers from the street bike side of your business, it’s important to merchandise scooter safety gear so it stands out on its own.
Scorpion EXO 200 Series
The EXO 200 series helmets are great do-everything helmets for the folks who are still looking for a lightweight open face lid.
Yamaha Dealer Program Awards $72,000 in Continuing Education Scholarships
Yamaha Motorsports Dealer Scholarship Program Has Awarded $342,000 Since 2006
2011 Suzuki GSX-R Unveiled At Dealer Meeting
Suzuki announced the arrival of two brand-new GSX-R sportbike models to its 2011 lineup at their annual dealer meeting in Las Vegas this past weekend. These include new, redesigned and upgraded versions of the class-leading GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 sportbikes, and feature a variety of updates and innovations.
Scot Harden Joins Zero Motorcycles As VP
Scot Harden has joined Zero Motorcycles as Vice President of Global Marketing. Harden, who comes to Zero from BMW/Husqvarna, brings more than 40 years of racing, management, product development and brand building experience in the motorcycle industry to Zero. Throughout his career, Harden has held executive sales, marketing and race team management positions with a proven record of success in expanding market share and enhancing brand awareness for leading European motorcycle OEMs, most notably KTM, dating back to 1982. He returned to BMW/Husqvarna in 2008 and served as the National Marketing Director and Race Team Manager prior to making the jump to Zero.