2015 MPN Feature Highlights
Throughout the 2015 calendar year MPN focused on a number of different topics to engage you readers. Therefore, it was an awfully tough task to pick some of the year’s top feature stories to highlight in this special issue. But here are the top 10 we chose.
Your Dealership can be a Resource for Classic Bike Owners
Like many dealers, you have watched the growth of the vintage movement over the last 20 years with interest and possibly some alarm.
Ducati Dealerships Repeat as Highest Ranked in US
Ducati dealerships repeated as the top ranked brand in the newly released 2015 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study. The study measured dealership treatment of motorcycle shoppers, with rankings by brand.
Ducati Dealers Ranked Highest in 2014 Pied Piper Study
Ducati dealerships returned to the top rank in the newly released 2014 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study. The last time Ducati dealerships were top-ranked was 2009. The study measured dealership treatment of motorcycle shoppers and industry sales success, with rankings by brand.
Sturgis 2013 to Host Cafe Racer Art Exhibit
Titled “Ton Up! – Speed, Style and Cafe Racer Culture,” the exhibit focuses on the origins and continuing popularity of the cafe racer movement worldwide.
Pied Piper Releases 2012 Prospect Satisfaction Index
Harley-Davidson dealerships returned to the top ranking in the newly released 2012 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study, which measured dealership treatment of motorcycle shoppers.
Victory Retains Top Rank in 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index
The Victory Motorcycle brand from Polaris Industries, Inc. maintained its top ranking in the newly released 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study. Harley-Davidson finished second, while Ducati and Triumph tied for third, followed by BMW and Yamaha, all of which scored above the industry average.
Vespa and Piaggio Partner with FreedomRoad Financial to offer Retail Financing
New partnership offers zero down payment, low rates and up to 60 month terms on all new Piaggio and Vespa motor scooters.
Piaggio Group Americas Announces New Models
From sport bikes to scooters, Piaggio adds additional members to its two- and three-wheel families
Do You “Tour” Or “Travel?”
Motorcycle travelers aren’t tourists — they’re modern day adventurers.
AJ Meisel Creates Community at Plano Kawasaki Suzuki
AJ has learned a thing or two over her 30-year powersports career.
$350K to $7M: Inside Powersports of Palm Beach
Thanks to the dealership’s different process and giving customers what they want and appreciate, Powersports of Palm Beach is thriving.
Destination Dealership: LCC Powersports
“The most important thing is and has always been caring about the customers,” Heishman said. All of the staff is aware that this is the M.O. of LCC Powersports and they know this is what sets them apart and creates a caring and fun working environment.
Missouri Dealer to Celebrate 50th Anniversary in May
In celebration of 50 years in business, LCC Powersports will be hosting a 50th Anniversary Celebration on May 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with prize drawings every hour including $50 gift cards, Adam Cianciarulo-autographed goggles and a grand prize of a Yamaha generator.
Go Pro Powersports Introduces PRIME Off-site F&I Services
Go Pro Powersports Services (GPPS) has announced that it is now offering independent motorcycle dealers a no hassle off-site F&I department through its PRIME financing program.
Euros From Tourers
Cash in on the Adventure Tourism Boom