MPN 2017 International Issue
In our second year covering the global motorcycle industry, things are not quite as rosy as they were at the end of 2016. Last year, more than a million motorcycles and scooters above 50cc were registered in European countries – a healthy 13.3% jump over 2015, according to Industrie-Verband Motorrad Deutschland eV.
MARKET UPDATE: RUVs Rocking! ATVs Rolling!
The silver lining in the face of continuing soft motorcycle sales has been the hidden strength of the Side-by-Side (SxS) market and continued stability of the ATV sector. We say “hidden” because unlike motorcycles, scooters and ATVs, Recreational Utility Vehicles sales are not reported by the Motorcycle Industry Council. Overall ATV/UTV new unit sales fell
Polaris Reports 2017 Third Quarter Results
Polaris North American unit retail sales were up 13 percent with ORV retail sales up mid-teens percent and Indian Motorcycles unit retail sales up 16 percent.
Chris Musso Joins Polaris as President of Off-Road Vehicles
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced that Chris Musso will join the company on November 6 as President, Off-Road Vehicles (ORV), reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Scott Wine. Polaris’ Snow business will also report to Musso.
Randolph Returns to MIC as Director of Human Resources
Annette Randolph, the new director of human resources at the Motorcycle Industry Council, is a familiar face to many at the associations.
AGVSPORT Apparel Brand Has New Ownership in the U.S.
AGVSPORT America LLC has purchased the rights for the AGVSPORT brand in the United States from AGV Sports Group, Inc.
Powersport Engine Rebuilding
If you do a good job for your customers you will build a local customer base and get referrals. You’ll have another revenue stream, and you’ll have loyal customers.
Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits (Sep.)
After 15 years Vance & Hines VP John Potts has shifted gears. “It has been a great ride, but it is time to change my road,” said Potts. “It has been an incredible life experience working with the team at Vance & Hines. From Japan to Australia, this is truly one of the best brands
Oh, The Places You’ll Go: ARGO Continues to ‘Go Anywhere’ by Launching an ATV lineup
“It’s the most fun you’re going to have under 25 mph,” says Brad Darling, president of ARGO, speaking about ARGO’s XTVs. The ‘Go Anywhere’ extreme terrain vehicle manufacturer was back again this year with a new ride-and-drive event at ERX Motor Park located outside Minneapolis. Following its event last year in Austin, TX, where ARGO
Copart & NPA Join Forces
Big News, Small Headlines On June 12, 2017, the business newswires ran a small snippet on some company called “Copart” acquiring another outfit known as Cycle Express LLC. Mergers and accusations happen every day and most of the financial folks glossed over this. However, hidden behind the innocuous headline was the fact that the world’s
State of Confusion? No, Time of Transition
Balancing financial stewardship with the cultural demands of an enthusiast-driven business is as big a challenge today as it was 40 years ago.
Shifting Gears (Aug.): Printing All The News That Fits
Tucker Rocky is both promoting from within and bringing in some outside expertise as part of their new Information Technology and Process Excellence Group. Troy Rochat joins Tucker Rocky as a VP and will lead the new group. Rochat has more than 25 years of experience in distribution operations and information technologies. “Leveraging technology and
Colby Valve Products Now Being Distributed Across U.S. and Canada
To handle the rapid increase in demand, Colby Valve has increased production significantly, making a substantial investment to bolster their production, and creating jobs in Arkansas and Missouri.
Polaris Reports Q2 2017 Results, Beats Expectations
Sales for the second quarter of 2017 increased 21% to $1,364.9 million; adjusted sales increased 20% to $1,358.8 million, slightly ahead of expectations.
Shifting Gears (July): Printing All The News That Fits
Hail to the chief! Mike Collins is now president and CEO of LeMans Corporation.Collins will now call the shots for house brands, including Moose, Icon, Thor, Arctiva, Slippery and ZlR as well as the distribution business through its five U.S. warehouses, two locations in Canada, and its European distribution center located in Germany. Most recently
AIMExpo: SxS and ATV Exhibitors Will Have Big Presence in Columbus
More than 50 companies will fill the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio from Sept. 21-24, making it the strongest showing of four-wheeled vehicles, accessories and gear yet seen at the industry’s premier motorcycle and greater powersports expo.
