Economy and Seasonality Play a Role
May finds activity in the Powersports market revving up this month. Prices are up across the board, and for the first time this year, by fairly large amounts for most of the segments we cover.
February 2014 F&I Department Performance
Although February does not give us much depth for the data, we still get an early peek at what the market has been doing this winter. Total store sales were up across the board and margins came up almost 2 points for this group (Chart 1). The Top Five dealers are just above that benchmark number
Expert Advice
Five Fast Ways to Boost Your Sales Expertise
On the Auction Block
Powersport auctions are catering to dealers’ every need
Your Missing Link
How LinkedIn accelerates performance, expertise and credibility
ADP Lightspeed Introduces Lightspeed Websites
ADP Lightspeed, a provider of dealer management solutions for powersports, marine, marina, and RV industries, introduced a new product called Lightspeed Websites, which provides dealers with an integrated website designed to meet the needs of their dealership and customers.
Advanced Innovative Technology Names Bob Van Gorkom, Vice President
Bob Van Gorkom joins Advanced Innovative Technology, the United States headquarters and R&D development center for WONH Industries, a leading manufacturer of premium automotive parts, including the SurTrack line of new, OE-specified replacement CV axles, ATV and UTV axles.
Shifting Gears
Printing All The News That Fits
What Makes Them Click?
How to Write a Persuasive Email That Gets Results
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.
MPN’s Year in Review: Is 2013 A Turning Point?
The staff at MPN takes a look back on our top 10 most-viewed news stories.
AMA Announces 2013 Motorcyclist of the Year
Vice President and General Manager of Marketplace Events Larry Little has been recognized for his role in creating AIMExpo, which debuted in 2013. The award recognizes the person or persons who had the most profound impact within the motorcycling community in the previous 12 months.
New York Restricts Snowmobile Noise Levels with New Law
The measure was approved Wednesday, Nov. 13 by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and allows police to crack down on loud aftermarket exhaust systems. The hope is that more landowners will open their property to riders.
Turning Points
AIMExpo was a game-changing event for the powersports industry, and we’re already looking forward to next year!
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