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.
DX1 Achieves 1,000th Customer Milestone
The DX1 platform is now being utilized by more than 1,000 dealerships across the nation. Bison Thunder Motorcycle in Saint Michael, MN was the 1,000th dealership to acquire the platform.
New Vice President for MAG Retail Group
The MAG Retail Group (MRG), the multi-channel retail division of Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) that runs J&P Cycles and Motorcycle Superstore, has announced the addition of Sean Laughlin as the new vice president of marketing and a part of the MRG senior leadership team.
April Sales Slow Down
Our latest survey of powersports dealers indicates the building retail sales momentum that powersports dealer have seen since late January came to an end in April.
Whiskey Grade
Located in the bustling neighborhood of Ohio City just outside of downtown Cleveland, Ohio is home base for Whiskey Grade, a moto fashion and fuel-inspired apparel store.
Scot Harden Hired as CMO for Torrot GasGas Motos North America
Torrot GasGas Motos North America announced that industry veteran, AMA Hall of Famer and former VP of Global Marketing for Zero Motorcycles, Scot Harden has joined its executive management team as chief marketing office for GasGas Motorcycles and the Torrot line of 100% electric smart products.
Registration is Open for a Powersports-Specific F&I Program
Registration is now open for a powersports-specific F&I program aimed at improving your per unit sale total. The program, part of Garage Composites’ Management Training Academy, is run over the fall and winter to ensure F&I and sales staffs are prepared for a successful busy season.
Simpson Performance Products Announces New Organizational Structure for Helmet Sales
Simpson Performance Products, Inc. has announced the formation of a Motorcycle Helmet Safety Unit. Building on its 57-year history of providing racing safety products to racers around the world, these latest growth initiatives will provide improved customer support for Simpson’s growing motorcycle dealer network and motorcycle riders.
Indian Motorcycle Teams with Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride
Indian Motorcycle has announced its partnership with the Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride, a cross-country group ride that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Augusta and Adeline Van Buren’s courageous and unprecedented motorcycle journey across the United States.
The New Face Of Motorcycling?
If you have to ask what a Millennial is, you may not understand how much of your future business is going to be dramatically impacted by those currently between the ages of 16 and 30.
HJC Factory Tour
As one of the world’s top producers of helmets, HJC was gracious enough to host us at its manufacturing facility just outside of Hanoi, Vietnam on the last leg of our trip around the globe. Here’s what we learned.
AIMExpo Not Slowing Down in Year Four
The industry made its voice heard when it rallied around AIMExpo, the show that wasn’t afraid to listen and make changes in the effort to lead a continually evolving motorcycle and powersports landscape.
In the Palm of Your Hand
How DMS Solutions Make Dealership Operation Easier and More Mobile-Friendly Many of you got into the powersports industry because you are an enthusiast who loves the sport and you wanted to try and make money doing what you love. However, you may have found that running a dealership in this industry can be quite challenging
