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Make the Most of Your Pre-Owned Motorcycle Profit Center

Establishing pre-owned motorcycle sales.

Jim Williams Joins AMA as VP of Industry Relations and Corporate Member Programs

Williams will be responsible for directing the AMA’s outreach to the motorcycle industry as well as creating related membership programs for manufacturers, distributors and aftermarket companies.

Harley-Davidson Q1 Results Show Improvement

Harley-Davidson, Inc. generated increased earnings and worldwide dealer new motorcycle sales grew for the first quarter of 2011.

Kawasaki Announces Promotions in National Sales Department

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recently promoted six members of its national sales staff, including one elevated to regional sales director and four new senior district managers. One existing senior district manager was also given responsibilities in a newly created position.

CPSC Terminates ATV Action Plan for SunL Group Youth ATVs

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the termination of the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Action Plan for SunL Group, Inc., of Irving, Texas. As of March 30, 2011, importers and distributors cannot import or distribute any ATV subject to the SunL Group ATV Action Plan. The company was an importer and distributor of gas and electric scooters, dirt bikes, ATVs and go-karts.

Timoni Steps Down as President/CEO of Piaggio Group Americas

Piaggio Group Americas (PGA) has announced a change in executive leadership with the departure of Paolo Timoni as president and CEO. After six years in this role, Timoni has stepped down to pursue other professional interests. The corporate responsibility of PGA has been appointed to Miguel Martinez, former general manager of Piaggio Spain, effective immediately.

Online Powersports Auction Primer

How Your Dealership Can Get the Most Out of Online Powersports Auctions

Will Industry Rebound in 2011?

Show Season Acts as Predictor for Industry Health

How Honest Are You?

It Really Is the Best Policy

Understanding Online Media

Know Your Stuff

Five Tips To Drive Online Sales

Holiday shoppers are spending away online as we speak! In fact, online shoppers spent a whopping $27 billion dollars in 2009, a figure that is projected to be even higher this year.
How can you steer customers your way? Check out our top five ways for powersports dealers to grow online sales.

Pirelli Selects Mexico For New Tire Plant

Pirelli & C. S.p.A. plans to build a $210 million car and light truck tire plant in Mexico in the next couple years to support projected growth for high-performance tires in the North American market.

Is It Really Simple Math?

How to take advantage of the holiday season

Kido Sports USA Launches ScorpionExo Warranty/Tech Center

Kido Sports USA LLC has opened a stand-alone Warranty/Tech Center to ensure the ultimate in customer satisfaction for the popular ScorpionEXO products. The new operation will be handling all warranty/tech issues, questions, and concerns for the ScorpionEXO brand in the United States.

Year-to-Date July 2010/2009 Data Comparisons

Last month, we looked at the June numbers. This month, we’ll see how July 2010 YTD stacks up when compared with 2009. These charts represent data averages compiled from top-performing members in selected groups. Chart 1: I’m pleased to report that total store gross profit is continuing to improve. More importantly, Net Operating Profit is

California Attempts To Muffle Motorcycle Noise

California bikers are making noise of a different kind about a proposed California law to muffle their motorcycles.