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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,”
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Charging ahead! AMA Hall of Famer and former VP of global marketing for Zero Motorcycles, industry veteran Scot Harden is now chief marketing officer for GasGas Motorcycles and Torrot electric products. Harden reports to Torrot CEO/Founder Ivan Contreras and is responsible for all North American sales and marketing efforts, including dealer development for GasGas enduro
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In early June, Yamaha assembled the media in South Carolina for the unveiling of its 2017 ATV/UTV product lines.
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USA Pro Supermoto, promoter for the AMA Supermoto National Championship Series, has added Johnny Lewis to the team. A former AMA Supermoto racer, Lewis is a consultant in charge of sponsor relationships. “I think the whole concept of blending all disciplines together – motocross, flat track, and road racing – make it one of the
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Company employees who are retiring or beginning new jobs in the motorcycle and powersports industry.
Motorcycle & Powersports News Named Official Publication of INTERMOT 2016 and Publisher of ‘INTERMOT Live’ Newsletter
Motorcycle & Powersports News (MPN) is headed to Germany for INTERMOT 2016 as the official publisher of the exclusive INTERMOT Live newsletter. MPN, published by Babcox Media, based in Akron, OH, will be producing three daily newsletters live from the show floor in Cologne, Germany.
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“There are only a few professionals in powersports who crossover the many skills needed to work with these aggressively growing brands.”
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Industry veteran chooses Biker’s Choice. Formerly with Peterson’s Harley-Davidson of Miami (North) and most recently a field sales representative at Drag Specialties, Jeffrey Colon is now with Biker’s Choice.
AMA Pro Racing Renews Partnership with Vance & Hines
AMA Pro Racing announced recently the renewed partnership with Vance & Hines as the presenting sponsor of the Harley-Davidson GNC1 class for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season.
New Ownership for Cycle News
Powersport Media has announced the acquisition of Cycle News in a purchase agreement with Motorcycle Aftermarket Group (MAG) in which all staff, properties, editorial and sales efforts remain intact and ongoing.
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The motorcycle and powersports industry has kicked off 2016, and the movers and shakers haven’t slowed down. See the latest here.
AMA Pro Racing Renews Partnership with MotoBatt for AMA Pro Flat Track
AMA Pro Racing has announced a renewed partnership with MotoBatt as the Official Battery, Charger and Tester for AMA Pro Flat Track. The Jacksonville, Fla. based company has partnered with AMA Pro Racing since 2012.
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Ducati dealers mark your calendars: on January 1, 2016, Jason Chinnock will become the new CEO of Ducati North America (DNA). Current DNA CEO, Dominique Cheraki, will be moving back to Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy) to take over as Ducati network development director at Ducati HQ.
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Heads up! Schuberth North America has signed a slew of new players. Three regional sales managers, an inside sales rep and a digital marketing specialist join the team to better service its growing dealer network. “Adding team members that exclusively represent Schuberth and Held products will be an advantage to our dealers,” says National Sales
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SG_KevinDunworthJust in time for Sturgis, Klock Werks has reloaded. Kevin Dunworth, previously with Loaded Gun Customs in Selbyville, Delaware, joins the South Dakota-based team.
In the News: Police Searching for Burglars Targeting Powersports Dealers in Dallas Suburb
According to a Dallas Morning News report, police are searching for a vehicle to try and track down a the burglars responsible for robbing seven motorcycle and bicycle dealerships across the Dallas suburbs since December.
