BMW Tops Pied Piper’s Benchmarking Study
Pied Piper Management Company LLC sponsored the Linkedin Motorcycle OEM Network on behalf of the group’s 20,000 members worldwide, and has passed along results from Pied Piper’s annual industry benchmarking study measuring how effectively U.S. motorcycle dealerships help shoppers become buyers.
ARGO Expands Sales Team to Address North American Growth
ARGO has created five new district sales manager positions as the company continues to move forward with its plan to significantly grow the ARGO XTV business and increase profitability for dealers.
Parts Unlimited / Drag Specialties Kick Off Spring NVP In Indy
For a city full of racing fans and enthusiasts of anything on wheels, Indianapolis has not hosted a dealer-only motorcycle and powersports show in several years. But this all changed when the folks at Parts Unlimited announced late last year that it would be hosting a spring showcase at the venerable Lucas Oil Stadium, home
Looking Back, Looking Forward & Trying Not to Cry!
Dear Ma, I hope you’re doing good up there in Heaven. We are extremely busy down here in Big D. Things are really hectic around here this time of year and I am very grateful for that!
WPS National Sales Meeting: What’s In A Name?
The name may say Western Power Sports, or WPS as it is commonly known, but it is far from being “only” a western company. While that may have been the case when WPS originally started as a snowmobile parts and accessories distributor in Utah, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest back in 1960, the company has
Can the OEMs Squeeze More Blood from Us?
I see that Kawasaki has a new program called KESE. They want to sell us display items that they believe will make our showrooms look better. And, on the face of it, this is a good idea. Some dealers have showrooms with all the appeal of a sinkhole in Florida; maybe for them it could
Voting Open for Kuryakyn Sprint Signature Series Build Battle
Kuryakyn dealers armed with the new Sprint Signature Series by John Shope are battling it out to see who can build the “baddest” Indian Scout. Five dealerships were enlisted to showcase their creativity in a friendly war of the wrenches.
Out With the Old, In With the New
Dear Ma, I hope everything is good up there in Heaven. Things are kinda good down here in Dallas. I am so glad that 2016 is over and I am praying that 2017 will be a better year. To say that our industry faced some challenges in 2016 would be an understatement. It seems that
Polaris Slingshot SLR Joins Vehicle Lineup for January Race Of Champions Event in Miami
The 2017 Slingshot SLR will be put through its paces by some of the world’s greatest drivers for the Race Of Champions (ROC) event this Jan. 21 – 22 inside Marlins Park, in Miami, Fla., according to Polaris.
St. Pete Powersports Acquired by iMotorsports
iMotorsports, one of the largest pre-owned motorcycle retailers in the United States, recently announced it has completed the acquisition of St. Pete Powersports, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based franchised powersports dealer serving central and southern Florida for more than 10 years.
Ridewright Wheels 30-Daddy
Ridewright introduces the 30-Daddy – a light version of the original Fat Daddy 50-spoke design that took the industry by storm years back. All the same options found in a Fat Daddy remain.
Triumph’s Brutal Beauty Tour to Provide First Look at the Bonneville Bobber
Triumph Motorcycles America has announced the Brutal Beauty Tour. The tour will make over 50 stops at Triumph dealerships and unique venues across the U.S. and Canada to showcase the Bonneville Bobber, Street Scrambler, Street Cup, T100 and T100 Black.
Harley Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Riders Prepare for Championship NHRA Finals
For Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines riders Andrew Hines and Ed Krawiec, the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has come down to the wire in a dead heat. After 15 events and 60 furious elimination rounds of competition, the teammates are tied for the Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead as they prepare for the final race on the schedule.
Mahindra/Classic Legends Acquires BSA
According to Mint, an Indian business news publication, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd subsidiary Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd has acquired British motorcycle firm BSA Co. Ltd. This acquisition will enable Mahindra’s Classic Legends subsidiary to sell, market and distribute BSA motorcycles globally.
Barb’s Harley-Davidson
Barb’s H-D owner Barb Borowiec began her career in eastern New Jersey, skirting metro Philadelphia, back in 1983. That was the year 21-year-old Barb Borowiec bought a Sportster at Harley-Davidson of Camden County and every time she came in to make her $79 payment she begged for a job at the small shop. “The owners
INTERMOT 2016 Breaks Records for Premiers, Exhibitors and Visitors
INTERMOT in Cologne, Germany last week broke all records to-date for its show performance. The international business and event trade fair for motorcycles and scooters presented around 40 premiers of the vehicle manufacturers.
