TrakMotive Releases 2018 ATV-UTV CV Axle Catalog
TrakMotive has released its new 2018 ATV-UTV CV Axle catalog that features 351 part numbers covering more than 6,600 ATV, UTV and side-by-side applications.
FlatOut Motorsports
Conventional wisdom in retail today warns of difficult times and constant challenges. Experts predict even more dire consequences for product-specific brick and mortar outlets such as, say, motorcycle shops.
It’s Almost Go Time In Columbus!
It’s just about go time in Columbus! It was a bold move by the folks at Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) to move the AIMExpo to the Midwest, but judging by the number of exhibitors participating and excitement surrounding this year’s show, it’s going to be “YUGE,” believe me.
AIMExpo Show Floor 95 Percent Sold Out with Most OEM Exhibitors to Date
With less than two months until opening day, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) will welcome a record number of exhibiting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in its debut at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio, from September 21-24.
AIMExpo: SxS and ATV Exhibitors Will Have Big Presence in Columbus
More than 50 companies will fill the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio from Sept. 21-24, making it the strongest showing of four-wheeled vehicles, accessories and gear yet seen at the industry’s premier motorcycle and greater powersports expo.
Anticipating Improved Retail Sales in 2017
Our latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that the retail sales environment remained weak in November. The general theme in the marketplace is that consumer interest was focused on model year 2016 products with large incentives. While the amount of 2016 units on showroom floors were nearly depleted by month end on many models, we
Printing All the News That Fits: December
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the Greek philosopher Heraclitus noted, “The only constant is change!” Seems like the entire powersports industry was in a state of flux in 2016. Mergers, acquisitions and simple cases of the ‘grass is greener’ wanderlust made it tough to tell who the players were without a scorecard this season. From industry veteran Greg Blackwell
Retail Sales Environment Remained Sluggish in September
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ur latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that the retail sales environment remained sluggish in September. The general theme from the market place is that consumers are being cautious with their spending and are often compelled to make a purchase only when heavy incentives are included. Perhaps the best example of this consumer behavior comes
AIMExpo 2016 Recap: In Like A Lion… Out Like A Lamb?
[dropcap]“T[/dropcap]he show must go on” is a show biz term meaning that regardless of whatever happens, whatever plans change the event still has to be staged for the waiting patrons… in the case of the 2016 AIMExpo that meant pulling out all the stops for the final event in Florida. This despite the fact that
Fourth Annual AIMExpo Welcomed Largest Number of Consumers to Date
Last month, the Fourth Annual American International Motorcycle Expo bid farewell to its founding host city of Orlando, Florida, capping off a memorable tenure inside the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) that included a record number of consumer attendees.
End of Summer Leaves Industry Sluggish
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ur latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that the retail sales environment in the powersports industry was sluggish in August. While dealers received a lift in traffic early in the month from end-of-the-year sales promotions, consumer traffic trailed off as the month continued. As a result, dealers were not able to materially improve their inventory
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.
Training Quality Label Introduced at European Motorcycle Safety Conference
The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, ACEM, hosted its 12th annual conference, ‘The Safe Ride to the Future,’ around the issue of motorcycle safety in Europe. The annual conference, held in early September, attracted more than 150 attendees from around the motorcycle industry. As part of the conference, ACEM and the German Road Safety Council (Deutscher
INTERMOT is Just One Week Away
In no time at all the international motorcycle industry and motorcycle fans from all over the world will be meeting up in Cologne for INTERMOT 2016. Numerous world premieres from manufacturers of motorcycles, scooters, E-scooters and E-bikes promise a veritable wealth of innovations.
Consumers Skittish, Market Volatile in July
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ur latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that retail sales for dealers remained soft in July. The most commonly cited reason for the softer year-over-year sales results was a reduction in OEM promotional support sequentially, as well as tough comps in the ATV market. As a result, dealers finished the month with too much inventory
Money Talks in Taiwan
Taiwan International Motorcycle Show An Importer’s Dream [dropcap]J[/dropcap]umping several time zones to visit the Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show may seem a bit extreme to some, but if you’re in the industry and looking to either import new products or find suppliers who can make (as in private-label, or just flat out manufacture for you),
