MIC Meets with Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service Officials to Highlight Importance of OHV Recreation in National Forests
The MIC urged Department officials to prioritize recreational access, stating that OHV recreation in national forests is vital to the industry and that it is a local and national economic engine.
Exhaust System Service
Exhaust systems often need to be removed for vehicle service. The components of the exhaust system may be few and simple, but installing and removing them can be frustrating. Use these tips gained from years of experience to make it easier for the technician and a better experience for the customers. 1. Be prepared for
Citi Retail Services Expands Partnership with American Honda
Citi Retail Services announced a long-term agreement with American Honda Motor Corp. to provide a private label credit card program supporting Honda’s Powersports dealer network nationwide.
Danielson Fuel Services Partners with VP Racing Fuels
VP Racing Fuels recently announced Danielson Fuel Services as the newest partner in its retail branding program. Based in Norman, Oklahoma, Danielson supplies 100 independent locations in a region comprised of Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri.
Adventure Bike Shock Service
Adventure bikes rack up hard miles. The shocks on these bikes are especially prone to wear and deterioration by how they are used and their construction. We stopped in at Cogent Dynamics and learned about shock service and improvement from owner and suspension specialist Rick Tannenbaum. Our guinea pig is the KYB shock on the
RumbleON Announces Acquisition of NextGen Dealer Solutions and Technology Services Agreement with Halcyon Consulting
RumbleON has announced it has closed on the previously announced acquisition of the assets of NextGen Dealer Solutions, LLC and a technology services agreement with Halcyon Consulting, LLC.
Citi Retail Services Signs Long-Term Credit Card Agreement with Kawasaki
Citi Retail Services has announced a long-term agreement with Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., to provide a private label credit card program in the United States. The new program will provide financing options for Kawasaki vehicles, including motorcycles, ATVs, side x side vehicles and Jet Ski watercraft, as well as accessories and apparel.
Citi Retail Services and BRP Announce New Financial Services Agreement
Citi Retail Services has announced it has signed a long-term financing services agreement with BRP. This new relationship will leverage Citi Retail Services’ experience as a trusted organization in providing private label credit card services to help BRP expand its retail services for customers.
Kawasaki and Citi Retail Services Start Consumer Financing Relationship
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has announced a new consumer financing relationship with Citi Retail Services, providing a private label credit card program in the United States. The agreement gives KMC dealers another financing option for their customers.
Two-Way Integration Now Offered Between CDK Lightspeed and Service Manager Pro
CDK Global Recreation and Powersports Data Solutions have enhanced integration features in the LightspeedEVO dealer management system that allows a two-way sync with Service Manager Pro. This integration in LightspeedEVO is the first and only two-way integration with Service Manager Pro in the industry.
NPA and Harley-Davidson Financial Services to Have Live Auction at AIMExpo
National Powersport Auctions has announced Harley-Davidson Financial Services has agreed to participate in the V-Twin Motorcycle Auction at the American International Motorcycle Expo. This dealer-only auction will be conducted live on the tradeshow floor in Orlando, on Thursday, October 13th at 3:30 pm EST.
South Dakota Governor Presents Strider Sports with Distinguished Service Award
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard recognized Strider Sports Int’l., Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of no-pedal balance bikes, with the Distinguished Service Award for its contributions to the rehabilitation and employment of South Dakotans with disabilities at the 2016 Governor’s Awards.
Imz-Ural Ramps Up Global Sales Strategy with New Dealer Services, Marketing & Distribution Structure
Josh Kane Named U.S. Director of Sales & Dealer Services IMZ-Ural, the Redmond, Wash.-based owner of Ural Russian sidecar motorcycles made in Siberia, this month deeply invested in its dealer base and marketing programs by naming Josh Kane as U.S. Director of Sales & Dealer Services, and hiring Hayter Communications as its public relations agency
HorsePower Financial Services Announces Upgraded Website
HorsePower Financial Services upgraded its website as part of a push for a more digitized platform and modernized look.
HorsePower Financial Services Moves Into New Corporate Headquarters
Due to the growth of its existing nationwide dealer network and the demand for the continued onboarding of new dealers, HorsePower Financial Services has moved its corporate headquarters to 1087 A Mane Way in Lebanon, Ohio.
J&P Cycles Rated Among Top 25 for Customer Service
The customer is king and motorcycle aftermarket parts and accessories retailer J&P Cycles has been crowned as one of the nation’s best in the most recent StellaService benchmarking study. A leading consumer advocate, StellaService measured companies based on several tenets of customer service: phone service, email service, chatting, shipping and return policies.
