American International Motorcycle Expo Now Four Days
Originally planned for five days in October, AIMExpo show management has decided to streamline the event to four days based on its mission to provide an effective and efficient B2B and B2C event for the powersports industry.
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
Dominion Powersports Solutions Adds New Managers to DX1 Team
Dominion Powersports Solutions has hired David Nesbitt, Juli Horwarth and Michael Anderson to join the DX1 product and service teams. The new team members join Dominion Powersports as the technology company prepares to introduce its initial release of DX1.
PG&A Stats Indicate Stability Returning To Industry
This month, we’ll be comparing September data from a good-performing metric 20-group with the National Norm (NN) numbers and the averages for the Top 5 dealers for this group in each category. These stats changed relatively little for most categories compared to the numbers I reported back in May 2013. That is a welcome indicator
ADP Lightspeed Announces Data Integration with Dealer Spike
ADP Lightspeed announced a data interface with Dealer Spike. According to ADP Lightspeed, this integration allows dealers on the ADP Lightspeed DMS platform seamless integration of new- and pre-owned inventory units, drastically cutting staff time required for web site inventory management.
ARI Announces Acquisition of Duo Web Solutions
ARI’s acquisition of Duo Web Solutions expands ARI’s online solutions to include digital marketing services. CEO of Duo Web Solutions Heather Blessington will join the ARI management team as chief marketing officer.
DX1 Software
The DX1 operating platform features a single sign-on entry point that enables one-click access to all business applications. It also offers real-time updates to inventory pricing, along with key financial information.
MAG Announces Personnel Changes within Several Brands
Vance & Hines, Performance Machine and MAG’s international operations are the primary groups involved in a restructuring of senior management to support future growth opportunities.
Focusing On F&I To Boost Sales
More emphasis is being placed on the F&I department, which is contributing to dealers’ gross profits.
ARI Names David Valentine Director of OEM Sales
Most recently, Valentine served as vice president of sales for gFAXX, an online business intelligence source focused on the construction and agriculture industries. Prior to joining gFAXX, he was the national sales manager for PowerSports Network and RV Web Services. He will be responsible for all of ARI’s sales activities for manufacturers in the automotive tire and wheel, powersports, outdoor power equipment, marine, RV and white goods
industries.
Dealership Destroyed by Fire Recovers Inventory Data through ADP Lightspeed
Delta Sports, located in Delta, Utah, suffered a devastating fire that completely destroyed its store and inventory over the summer. Fortunately, within three days of the fire, the dealership’s DMS helped recreate the inventory thanks to Lightspeed’s off-site secure data center.
Bell Helmets Appoints Industry Veteran to EMEA Sales and Marketing Position
Ash Kane spent 12 years in international sales for Fox, during which point he helped grow the company nearly seven-fold from 1996 to 1997. He will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Bell’s EMEA distributors and related sales forces, while simultaneously working to develop new distribution channels.
Use These Numbers To Improve Your Operations
We’ll be comparing July data from a good-performing metric 20-group with the National Norm (NN) numbers and the averages for the Top 5 dealers for this group in each category.
Marketing During The Off-Season
Just because the weather’s cooling down doesn’t mean your marketing tactics should, too.
Gateway BMW Motorcycles
This St. Louis-based dealership takes cues from the restaurant industry to serve up good value and above-average customer service.