Goodyear Announces SRI Joint Venture Breakup Terms
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has formally announced the dissolution of its business partnership with Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.
April Wholesale Pricing In Review
Average Wholesale Pricing in April was up over the prior three months, especially for off-road product categories.
March Wholesale Pricing in Review
March yielded a surprising mix in Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) trends, which seems to suggest that typical seasonal peak may be muted or delayed in some categories.
February in Review
Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) in February showed signs of strength with all major categories rising over the prior three month average.
January in Review
Average wholesale pricing (AWP) started off 2015 on a softer note than usual. Dealers report optimism mixed with a “wait and see” attitude for spring 2015.
December In Review
Although the first half of 2014 was relatively strong, Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) declined further in December for most product categories.
2014 SEMA Show Preview
Opportunity Knocks for Dealers Who Attend SEMA Nov. 4-7
NPA Pre-Owned Monthly Recap December in Review
With 2013 in the rearview mirror, we can see that it was a year of mild contrasts inthe pre-owned wholesale market. Almost all product categories followed a normal seasonal wholesale price curve, yet several categories exhibited lower average wholesale pricing than 2012. ATV values were fairly consistent compared to 2012, while sport bikes had a
Dealer Expo: New Technology Review
Technological innovation was easy to find at the 2013 Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. Here is a rundown of the latest and greatest products showcased for powersports dealers: AccessorySmart Imagine, no more flipping through paper catalogs searching endlessly for SKUs, or ordering the wrong item because the SKU was handwritten incorrectly. AccessorySmart by ARI Network
2012 Year-End Analysis of Powersports Dealers
This month, we’ll analyze the year-end data from our groups. As you can see from the last article, things were trending steadily upward. In this article, we’ll review the overall store data, as well as key department performance indicators.
Service Department Review: Set Up 2013 for Success
Depending on your location in the U.S. and the makeup of your business, January can be a very slow month in the service department. However, having a slow month or two can be very helpful. It is a great time to review the last year and make any necessary adjustments. Adjustments might be the number
Richardson Wins ‘Artistry in Iron’ Competition for Second Year in a Row
Las Vegas BikeFest recently announced that Chris Richardson of LA Speed Shop in Alhambra, Calif., has won the eighth annual Artistry in Iron Master Builders’ Championship that was held during the national motorcycle rally at the Cashman Center in downtown Las Vegas. The bikes were on display for the public Sept. 30-Oct. 1.
Ski-Doo MX Z X-RS Named 2012 Best Sled for Second Straight Year
American Snowmobiler magazine has named BRP’s Ski-Doo MX Z X-RS as the “Best Sled” for 2012 in its annual Best of the Best awards. This marks the second straight year this model has been chosen for the magazine’s most prestigious award.
Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2011 Results, Full-Year Profitability Up
Arctic Cat Inc. recently reported that net earnings for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, increased to $13.0 million up from prior-year net earnings of $1.9 million. Arctic Cat’s net sales for the fiscal 2011 full year grew to $464.7 million versus $450.7 million last fiscal year.
MPN Book Review
With school back in session across the nation, it seems only fitting for MPN to roundup top titles that you and your customers should add to your reading lists. Not so much into reading? Don’t worry, we’ve got a picture book or two on the list, and we’ve already written the book report for you!
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I’m embarrassed to admit this, but a particular song lyric by Adele has been stuck in my head for a while. Although it seems fitting as we are rapidly approaching the other side of 2015, and with it, our first ever Year in Review issue where we take a look at some of the top news, features and commentary from our expert columnists.
