Executive Interview with Ingo Riedeberger, INTERMOT’s Project Manager
We sat down with Ingo Riedeberger, Project Manager for INTERMOT. Ingo is essentially the head of show and all that goes on inside the Koelnmesse center biannually in early October. MPN: From a U.S. perspective, many in the industry previously viewed INTERMOT as a European market show. Do you think that perception has changed? IR:
INTERMOT-MPN Welcome VIP Guests for Breakfast and Trade Day Tours
On Wednesday, during INTERMOT’s reserved day exclusively for industry professionals and dealers, the MPN team and show executives welcomed VIP guests for a breakfast meeting. INTERMOT and Motorcycle & Powersports News teamed up this year to offer an exclusive VIP package for INTERMOT 2016. Dealers and industry professionals who registered on MPN‘s website won an all-access pass, which included exclusive tours and
BRP Announces New European Market Management Structure with VP Hire
BRP recently announced a reorganization of the general management of its Global Sales and Consumer Experience division as well as a new organizational structure for the management of its activities in Europe. Sandy Scullion has been named vice-president and general manager, BRP Global Sales and Consumer Experience. Scullion is now a member of the company’s Management Committee
INTERMOT is Just One Week Away
In no time at all the international motorcycle industry and motorcycle fans from all over the world will be meeting up in Cologne for INTERMOT 2016. Numerous world premieres from manufacturers of motorcycles, scooters, E-scooters and E-bikes promise a veritable wealth of innovations.
Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits
Catching some heat? In the wake of the recent RZR recall, Polaris Industries named Senior Engineering Director Joel Houlton VP of global safety and quality. Houlton reports to CEO/Chairman Scott Wine and Ken Pucel, EVP of operations, engineering and lean. “The safety and quality of our products must be our number-one priority as a company,”
AIMExpo Announces Move to New Host City for 2017
The American International Motorcycle Expo has revealed its plan to move the powersports trade show to a new host city in 2017, with Columbus, Ohio set to welcome the industry next fall. The Greater Columbus Convention Center will open its doors to hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of dealer and consumer attendees next September 21-24, 2017 for the fifth year of the event.
Apparel Pro: Jeans
Levi Strauss & Co. made the first blue jean in 1873. While blue denim existed before the jeans company, Strauss’ idea was to make a pair of blue denim work pants that wouldn’t fall apart easily, putting metal rivets at points of strain. They were an instant hit. Seventy years later Wrangler jeans came on
Bonnier Corp. Acquires Sand Sports Super Show
Bonnier Corporation, a special-interest publishing group, has acquired the Sand Sports Super Show, it was announced recently by Matt Hickman, vice president of brand strategies, Bonnier Corp. The strategic acquisition solidifies Bonnier Corp.’s role in the off-road, sand sports and motorsports segments, complementing the company’s repertoire of publications and events geared toward enthusiast audiences. The Sand Sports Super
Mondiale del Motociclismo
The Motorcycle World Comes To Milan [dropcap]S[/dropcap]ince 1914, the EICMA show in Milan has been the Mecca of the motorcycle industry. Originally known as the Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori the show celebrated its 100th anniversary and changed its name to Esposizione Mondiale del Motociclismo a couple of years ago since the focus is
The Rules of Engagement
It’s all about your attitude [dropcap]I[/dropcap] recently attended a Dale Carnegie course that was really interesting. The subject of the class was the manager-employee relationship and the eye-opening thing was that attitude really is everything! Well, almost everything. The premise of Carnegie’s “The Bottom Line For Engagement” is that attitude must be combined with engagement.
Imz-Ural Ramps Up Global Sales Strategy with New Dealer Services, Marketing & Distribution Structure
Josh Kane Named U.S. Director of Sales & Dealer Services IMZ-Ural, the Redmond, Wash.-based owner of Ural Russian sidecar motorcycles made in Siberia, this month deeply invested in its dealer base and marketing programs by naming Josh Kane as U.S. Director of Sales & Dealer Services, and hiring Hayter Communications as its public relations agency
Lowdown on Lithium
Lithium-Ion replacement starter batteries as well as the rise in popularity of battery jump packs have been driving the growth on this side of the battery market.
Adventures In Retail!
After selling the “why” the dealer also needs to demonstrate “how, where and when” to use these machines, so get creative!
All Signs Point to a Productive Show for Dealers in October
Heading into its fourth year, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is ramping up for what looks like will be the best event so far in the tradeshow’s short history.
HISUN Finalizes Inventory Finance Program with Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance
HISUN Motors Corp. USA has finalized an inventory financing program with Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF). The financing program will be used to support dealership floorplan financing to HISUN’s growing network of dealers.
P&A Training Program Aims to Win Over Internet Shoppers
What can motorcycle and powersports dealerships do to combat the rise in e-sales? That will be one of the focuses of an upcoming parts manager training program hosted by Garage Composites.
