FIN Teams Up With Spencer Allen
Spencer Allen enters the 2019 PDRA season with a new team collaboration at DTM Performance and a new marketing partner.
Piaggio Group Announces Vespa Elettrica Sales
Wide scale marketing of the Vespa Elettrica through the Piaggio dealer network will begin in November to coincide with the EICMA 2018 motorcycle show in Milan.
AMA Announces Award Recipients, Selects Craig Vetter for Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced that AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee Craig Vetter is the winner of the prestigious AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award for 2016. The annual award acknowledges the highest level of service to the AMA in any area of activity.
Indian Motorcycle’s Veterans Charity Ride Donates Custom Indian Scout to Wounded Marine
Indian Motorcycle recently announced its continuing sponsorship of the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis for 2016 and is expanding its level of sponsorship this year. A veteran from the inaugural event was surprised with the gift of a customized Indian Scout.
From Frog Legs to Lithium
It was a feud over frog legs that led to the invention of the battery more than 200 years ago. Alessandro Volta is credited with inventing the battery in 1800, but he only stumbled onto it as he was trying to disprove a theory of another scientist who found touching frog leg nerves to metal made them move, thus proving “animal electricity.”
AMA Mourns Passing of Hall of Famer Carroll Resweber
The American Motorcyclist Association offers its sincere condolences to the friends and family of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Carroll Resweber, who passed away on May 8, 2015, at the age of 79.
3pConnect Partners with TRED 4×4
3pConnect has announced its new partnership with TRED Off-Road Products, effectively bringing the full line of TRED Off-Road Recovery products to both North and South America. TRED Off-Road Products is an Australian-based manufacturer of the Total Recovery Extraction Device (TRED), designed to aid any vehicle when traction is lost. Until now the TRED range was
Mojotown Motorcycle Gear
A shop designed by an enthusiast for enthusiasts
Galfer Brake Components for Kawasaki Ninja 300
Galfer USA now offers brake components for 2013-14 Kawasaki Ninja 300 models. Galfer’s unique Wave rotors, steel-braided brake lines and various pad compounds will give Ninja owners improved stopping power and control.
F&I in the Service Department?
If your customers are disheartened with their repair bills, consider looking into short-term financing as an option to retain business.
BMW Motorcycles San Francisco
Named a BMW Dealer of Excellence for 2011, Steve and Eric Wight’s dealership caters to the bay area and beyond.
Sell Serious Security
The following round-up of security products will help ensure your product display reflects a maximum security mix that protects against ride-away, lift-away, tow-away and roll-away theft and will aid in location and recovery.
Powersports Auctions: A Pre-Owned Primer
Connect with a reputable powersports auction house to build your used business.Successful dealers that are up year over year are clearly focusing on pre-owned units.
Author Interview: Mark Rodgers
MPN columnist and sales Guru Mark Rodgers’ new book Accelerate the Sale hit #12 on Inc.’s business book bestseller list in June 2011. The concept is simple: sell more … faster. Mark answers questions about some of his secrets here.
Battling the Bear
The agony and ecstasy of being Harley-Davidson
The Transportation Revolution
City Smart and Customer Driven