Tucker Rocky Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Dealer & Brand Expo Combines With A Birthday Bash Celebrating 50 years is a milestone achieved by very few in the powersports industry. Tucker Rocky commemorated this watershed event with a big bash in Texas… and according to big brass, the ride is just beginning. Little did Ed Tucker know just how big his slick
Average Wholesale Prices Pick Up Steam in Feb.
It seems 2017 is off to a good start. The wholesale powersports market picked up steam in February with Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) trending further up from the prior three month average. The western U.S. markets caught up with the eastern U.S. markets, and dealer participation grew as everyone prepares for spring. Although prices were
Shifting Gears (Mar.): Printing All The News That Fits
Gimme a brake… Beringer Brakes’ U.S, agent Frog Specialties LLC has new digs. Consolidating all operations in Gardena, California, in the former Agajanian Enterprises building that once housed ASCOT raceway’s offices, Beringer Brakes U.S. facility boasts 3,700 sq./ft. of office, warehousing, R&D and warranty work space. Beringer Brakes are distributed through dealers, race teams and
Garage Composites Update 2017
Lemco Legacy Lives On Have you heard of Garage Composites? You should if you plan to successfully operate a dealership! How about the name Lemco? Ring any bells? Back in the day, Lemco was the foremost dealer training organization in the nation – and founder Ed Lemco was the dealers’ leading champion. Garage Composites co-founders
American Flat Track Names Harley-Davidson as Official Motorcycle of AFT Twins
American Flat Track has announced that Harley-Davidson has been named the Official Motorcycle of AFT Twins as part of an expanded, multi-year partnership renewal.
Apparel Pro: Off-Road Helmets
Both Fulmer and Scorpion are seeing large growth in off-road helmet sales even as the types of vehicles that people are using off-road, as well as the helmets they use, are changing.
Where’s The Beef?
Trade Dispute Could Gut U.S. Off-Road Industry “What’s the game plan? Well… there is none if that tariff comes into play,” admits Gravity TM Racing USA’s Ralf Schmidt. As the exclusive U.S. importer of hand assembled competition off-road motorcycles, TM is set to be the real loser in a trade war that has nothing to
Shifting Gears (Feb.) – Printing All The News That Fits
Orange Brigade promotion: Tom Etherington is now VP of sales for KTM Group North America. In this new role, Etherington will oversee the sales departments for both KTM North America and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America. After starting his career as the GM for Ab’s Motorcycle Shop Ltd. during the 1980s, Tom worked his way up
Kinderhook Acquires Performance Motorsports International, Forms Race Winning Brands
Kinderhook Industries, LLC has announced the formation of a new performance parts platform, Race Winning Brands through the acquisition of Performance Motorsports International from Dover Corporation. Kinderhook has acquired JE Pistons, Wiseco, Innovate Motorsports, K1 and ProX Racing as a result of the deal with PMI.
Iron Pony Motorsports Group Hosts 2016 Holiday Party and Awards Banquet
One hundred and ninety five Iron Pony Motorsports Group staff members and industry vendors gathered to celebrate a tremendous growth year and to recognize top performing and long tenured staff members.
Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017
Our latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that the retail sales environment improved sequentially but on balance remained weak to close out the year. For many powersports and motorcycle dealers, the end of 2016 couldn’t arrive soon enough, as end-markets were choppy and consumers were generally more price sensitive than at any point since the
EBR Motorcycles to Wind Down Production
EBR Motorcycles, LLC located in East Troy, Wisconsin will begin a wind down of production operations commencing next week. EBR will continue to honor warranties and provide technical and parts support to current dealers and riders who bought motorcycles manufactured by EBR.
Textron To Purchase Arctic Cat In $247 Million All-Cash Deal
Arctic Cat Inc. announced it has signed a definitive merger agreement under which Textron Inc. will acquire Arctic Cat in a cash transaction valued at approximately $247 million, plus the assumption of existing debt.
Ace Cafe Orlando Announces Job Fair to Hire 175
Looking for a gig? Ace Cafe Orlando, the first outpost of the iconic London, England-based motor-diner, is bringing 175 new jobs to Central Florida and will host a job fair later this month.
Shifting Gears (January): Printing All The News That Fits
Turmoil in the e-tail ranks to ring in the New Year! Word broke December 16th that RevZilla frontman Anthony Bucci was out as CEO effective January 13, 2017. “As I looked towards RevZilla’s future – which I believe has incredible potential – I recognized that the best approach for continued growth and expansion is a
EFG Companies Launches 1,000,000 Mile Limited Powertrain Protection
EFG Companies has announced the launch of a 1,000,000 Mile Limited Powertrain Protection program for motorcycles. This program is designed to foster increased customer loyalty, referrals, and unit sales by addressing pressing motorcycle consumer needs.
