Three Members Re-elected to Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors
Don Emde, Frank Esposito and Steve Johnson bring a wealth of industry experience to the board, ranging from magazine publishing and aftermarket manufacturing to distribution.
Seven Indispensable Sales Questions
When the customer is talking, you are selling!
Congress to Hold Hearing on Bill That Supports Greater Access to Public Lands
On July 26, 2011, the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, chaired by Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT), will hold a hearing on H.R. 1581, the “Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act of 2011.” This bill would remove restrictions to motorized access on more than 40 million acres of public land nationwide.
AMA Wants Motorcycles Included in Study of Ethanol-Blended Fuel
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is asking a key U.S. House panel to include motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in any future study of ethanol-blended gasoline.
Strategies to Fight ‘Online Shoplifters’ and Win
Engaging those who want to try, not buy, your merchandise.
2011 Powersports Industry Legislation Update
A rundown of hot-button political issues facing the powersports industry: youth lead ban, off-road access, motorcycle-only checkpoints and helmet laws.
Lawmakers Back Ban on Funding for Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints
Federal lawmakers have sent a bipartisan letter to the leadership of a key U.S. House committee to urge support for a bill that prohibits federal funding for motorcycle-only traffic checkpoints, reports the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA).
MIC Endorses New Legislation to Stop Lead Ban on Youth OHVs
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has announced its support for, and urged quick passage of, the “Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011” (ECADA). The discussion draft of the bill, released by Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), would end the ban on youth-sized all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and snowmobiles caused by the unintended consequences of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
Off-highway Riding Restrictions May Be Lifted on 43 Million Acres
U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), joined by other lawmakers, has introduced a bill to free up almost 43 million acres of public land that now may be off-limits to off-highway riding, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
Harley-Davidson Q1 Results Show Improvement
Harley-Davidson, Inc. generated increased earnings and worldwide dealer new motorcycle sales grew for the first quarter of 2011.
AMA Seeks Support Ahead of Congressional Lead Law Hearing
The American Motorcyclist Association is supporting Congress’ effort to address the lead ban issue for youth-sized motorcycles and ATVs, but is still concerned with how Congress may amend the language of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
25K Doesn’t Get You a RockStar
There’s a science to effectively (and fairly) compensating your employees
Troop Boosters
Mark helps you recognize what level of training your staff needs.
Think Your Customers are Loyal?
How one dealership earned an extraordinary display of devotion, and how you can too!
It’s The Product Silly
What Your Customers Want You to Know