AMA Objects to U.S. Tariff on Some European Bikes
The American Motorcyclist Association strongly objects to a federal agency’s attempt to tack a 100 percent or higher tariff on motorcycles made in Europe as part of a trade battle over hormones in U.S. beef.
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
Shifting Gears: Larry Vandiver Back in the Saddle, Rod Overstreet Returns to Torrot/Gas Gas, and more!
So much for retirement! Former Suzuki exec Larry Vandiver is back in the saddle again. He is now the national sales manager for McKinney, Texas-based Hisun Motors Corp. USA. Dealers may remember him from his 30 years in various stints with Suzuki, including VP Motorcycle/ATV, director of sales and marketing Marine, national promotions and retail
Piaggio Group Becomes Newest AIMExpo Exhibitor
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced that Piaggio, the Italian manufacturer with multiple brands of powersports vehicles, is the latest addition to the collection of OEM exhibitors for the 2016 event. Piaggio will be making its AIMExpo debut.
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
Corazzo 6.0 Jacket
Corazzo Design International and Corazzo Design North America is a small motorcycle and scooter riding apparel company established in Portland, Oregon in 2004. The company offers high quality jackets and gloves. Its latest jacket is the 6.0.
Destination Dealership Top 5
Bob’s BMW (February issue) One part motorcycle dealership, one part vintage motorcycle museum and one part online/mail order new, classic, vintage and used motorcycle parts store, Bob’s BMW located in Jessup, Maryland, adds up to a 100 percent successful dealership. Store owner Bob Henig started out modestly by selling used BMW motorcycle parts from his
Parts for Scooters: Fast-Growing Start-Up is a Big Player in a Small Market
For dealers who have any involvement in the scooter market, Parts for Scooters is a well-known name.
State 8 Motorcycles Medina
If you’re going to be a powersports dealer, it’s good to know how to sell used bikes. That is exactly what brothers Paul and Kirk Compton (and their father Gar) took to heart their first 10 years in the industry.
TGB Appoints Excalibur Motorsports Exclusive Distributor
Excalibur Motorsports has been appointed as the exclusive distributor in the U.S. by TGB. Three models are available for sale now: Key West 50, X-Race 50 and Express 50 (Delivery Scooter).
Motorcycle Mall Adds Ducati to its Dealership Lineup
Motorcycle Mall has added Ducati to its dealership lineup, becoming Northern New Jersey’s source for Ducati-authorized sales, service, and parts. Motorcycle Mall will create an exclusive Ducati floor plan to promote the brand.
EICMA 2013: Inside the World’s Largest Motorcycle Trade Show
Despite the fact that the domestic market has been down in recent years, particularly on the scooter side, EICMA itself is truly on a roll as attendance was up nearly 10 percent for 2013. With more than half a million consumers and virtually every motorcycle media outlet in the world on hand for the five-day show, there really is no denying EICMA is the “capo di tutti capi” of motorcycle events.
Capital City Scooters
Weeks before Caitlin Didier’s shop opened, her husband suffered a fatal heart attack. But that didn’t stop her from pursuing her passion.
Motorcycle Mall
This Newark, N.J.-based dealership is a family business with a family atmosphere.
Service Manager Pro Adds OEMs to Management System
The powersports labor guide has added BMW, Husqvarna, Triumph, Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera to its management system. With the addition of these new OEMs, Service Manager Pro has grown to cover more than 18,000 models and millions of labor operations.
NADAguides.com Reports Growing Consumer Interest in Trikes, Touring Scooters
Trike motorcycles, which offer more stability and comfort for long rides, are gaining popularity primarily among the baby boomer generation. Additionally, industry sales of touring scooters are up 5.6 percent year-to-date.