S&S Cycle and Crane Introduce New MAP Policy, Discontinue IRP
S&S Cycle and Crane Products recently announced that it is replacing the Internet Reseller Policy (IRP) with a new Minimum Advertised Price policy (MAP), which will require retailers to be in compliance by March 31, 2012.
NPA Launches Financing Program for Powersports Dealers
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) has unveiled a new dealer financing program designed exclusively for powersport dealers. NPA Dealer Financing was created to empower and assist powersport dealers to develop and expand their pre-owned business, according to the company.
Mecum Sponsors Kenny Roberts at Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Mecum Auctions will sponsor dirt track and roadracing icon and AMA Hall of Famer Kenny Roberts during the 2011 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Nov. 18, 2011, during the Legends & Champions Weekend in Las Vegas.
The Service Pavilion
An Old-School Approach to Service in a Modern Economy
Value Trends Return to Normal
This month we see a return to fairly normal fall market trends.
Values See Larger than Usual Seasonal Dip
Last month we mentioned the impact of the negative economic news on the powersports market. This month brings more of the same.
Tony Hawk and Roland Sands Create Hawkized Triumph for Charity
Tony Hawk and Roland Sands Design (RSD) recently joined forces to build a unique custom motorcycle machine for Tony Hawk’s Stand Up For Skateparks Foundation. Triumph provided a 2011 Scrambler 900 for the build. RSD re-worked the bike to feature a number of upgrades to boost the performance and give the machine a unique aesthetic, worthy of the Hawk brand.
IronPlanet Motors Introduces Shipping Estimator Solution
IronPlanet Motors recently introduced a shipping calculator that provides its customers with estimated shipping costs for items selling in the company’s auctions.
IronPlanet Motors Sponsors Southeastern Conference
IronPlanet Motors recently announced that it has become the official online automotive and powersports auction site of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and all SEC Championship events.
Scooters and ATVs See Values on the Rise
Rest of Market Sees Falling Numbers
Ducati Island Returns to the Indianapolis MotoGP Round
Ducati Island will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a fresh new layout and more attractions than ever. Nestled between turns two and three at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Ducati Island will be open to all motorcycle enthusiasts and race fans in attendance. They will be treated to an entertaining blend of technical demonstrations, new product displays, exhibitions from Ducati partners and the legendary Ducati Fashion Shows.
Wholesale Prices See Typical Late-Summer Dip
. The wholesale prices of motorcycles and scooters typically soften up a little in late summer as more and more customers have already completed their purchases for these often seasonal-use bikes, but it might be happening a few weeks earlier this year.
J&P Cycles Welcomes 25,000 to 32nd Annual Open House
More than 25,000 people converged on J&P Cycles’ Anamosa, IA facility to celebrate the 32nd Annual Open House on June 25-26, 2011.
Manheim Financial Services Growing, Seeks Specialty Dealers to Finance
Manheim Financial Services (MAFS) is expanding its Specialty division and seeking Specialty dealers in need of financing. The MAFS Specialty division finances Motorcycle, Heavy Truck and RV dealers with tailored floor plan options designed for their unique business needs.
IronPlanet Motors Launches Official Facebook Page
IronPlanet Motors has launched its official Facebook page to stay connected and share information with the media, industry professionals, customers and automotive and powersports enthusiasts.
Vance & Hines Implements New Dealer Minimum Advertised Price Policy
Vance & Hines says it will begin immediately implementing a new Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy requiring retailers to be in compliance by July 1.