Royal Enfield Backs Moto Anatomy American Flat Track Campaign
Lewis will develop the all-new Royal Enfield FT, built by Harris Performance, in the Production Twins class at select AFT rounds this year.
Software and Technology: What Dealers Should Know Before Installation
For software to be able to live up to user expectations and value, the dealership needs to find a recipe for success. Dealers must be sure that the right people are trained and committed to using the software for it to work.
Shop Talk: Do I Have To Work For It?
When you get into a dealership, provide solutions for all the issues, the one question dealers and managers continue to ask, “Do I have to work for it?”
DX1 Announces 3 New Time Saving Features For Powersports Dealers
DX1 introduced additional tool sets to increase revenue opportunities while decreasing duplication of effort within the dealer network.
Choosing a Dealer Management System
Keeping your powersports business on the cutting edge of efficiency and profitability may mean investing in a dealer management system.
OptionSoft Named ‘Endorsed Vendor’ for Powersport Association
OptionSoft has announced that the Louisiana Marine and Motorcycle Dealer Association (LMMDA) has chosen them as an endorsed vendor.
OptionSoft Releases Sales Software Exclusively for Powersports Dealers
OptionSoft Technologies has released its powersport sales desking tool and fully compliant F&I menu. Now dealers no longer have to sacrifice profits for compliance.
DX1 Announces Integrated EMV Chip Card Terminals with MIC’s BankCard Program
Dealers utilizing the MIC BankCard Program and DX1’s DMS platform will benefit from lower costs per transaction and more efficient credit card processing.
Dealer Software Continues to Evolve
Running a motorcycle and powersports dealership today is like running at least four separate businesses under one roof. You’ve got to deal with vehicle sales, parts & accessories, a service department and an accounting department. It is virtually impossible to manage all of these areas without some sort of computer system in place, and preferably
The Storm… Before The Calm
Time To Reverse Your Thinking You’ve probably heard the expression “The Calm Before The Storm” before. However that logic is backwards. Technically, calm is a result of the storm… which means it comes afterward – not before the storm. Time to forget what cliches the TV weatherman may be using and reverse your thinking! Martha
Raising Labor Rates
I Capitulated For A While, Then Made The Decision When I bought my shop, the labor rate was $45. I immediately raised it to $48, then $60 the next year. A few years later, we hit $95, then $99. Some time ago, at our weekly meeting, I raised the specter of going over the $100
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.
MIC’s BankCard Program Partners with DX1 for EMV Chip Card Integration on POS
More and more consumers are using credit cards these days as their preferred method of payment. In fact, according to Matt Tanzy, managing director of the Motorcycle Industry Council’s (MIC) BankCard Program, as much as 25 percent of a dealer’s business is facilitated with a credit card. But what many dealers don’t know is how
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
Motive Retail Releases Powersports Data Standards
Motive Retail has just announced the release of a new, standards-based solution for integration of systems across the powersports industry. Powersports Data Standards (PDS) offers a comprehensive approach for powersports manufacturers and other suppliers to enable data sharing and tighter coordination with dealers.
AMA Pro Flat Track Gears Up for Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas
AMA Pro Flat Track will make its debut at the world-class Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas for Round 3 of the 2016 season, racing alongside the stars of MotoGP and MotoAmerica as part of the Grand Prix of the Americas weekend.
