Rival Motorsports Unveils Two New Youth ATV Models
Company says its MudHawk 6 and MudHawk 14 are positioned to fill gaps in the market.
AJP Launches Online Purchase Program, Credits Dealers
AJP Motorcycles has announced the launch of its 2Easy 2Buy online motorcycle and accessory purchase program. According to the company, 2Easy 2Buy enables U.S. customers to purchase any AJP motorcycle of their choice on the website, then pick the bike up at the closest AJP dealer, or in some cases even have the motorcycle shipped directly.
The Carlson Company Releases 2017-’18 Catalog
The Carlson Company’s latest digital catalog is available to download. The company says its products are brought to market specifically to address the needs of today’s dealers.
U.S. Trade Representative Tells Congress He’s ‘Sympathetic’ to Dealers But Bikes for Beef Dispute Continues
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told a congressional committee Thursday that he is “sympathetic” to American motorcyclists, dealerships and others, but he cannot remove small-displacement European motorcycles from a proposed import tariff while negotiations continue in a dispute with the European Union over U.S. beef imports.
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.
Wells Fargo CDF Extends Dealer Financing Program with Ducati
The programs will continue to deliver inventory financing solutions to the manufacturer’s network of motorsports dealers.
Parts Unlimited / Drag Specialties Kick Off Spring NVP In Indy
For a city full of racing fans and enthusiasts of anything on wheels, Indianapolis has not hosted a dealer-only motorcycle and powersports show in several years. But this all changed when the folks at Parts Unlimited announced late last year that it would be hosting a spring showcase at the venerable Lucas Oil Stadium, home
For This Product, Please Go See Your Local Dealer!
I recently read several well-known motorcycle enthusiast magazines, one right after another when I noticed something that kept jumping out and slapping me in the face. All of the magazines reviewed several accessories or clothing. They did a great job of investigating the products and informing the reader about the advantages and foibles. I also
Dealer Software Continues to Evolve
Running a motorcycle and powersports dealership today is like running at least four separate businesses under one roof. You’ve got to deal with vehicle sales, parts & accessories, a service department and an accounting department. It is virtually impossible to manage all of these areas without some sort of computer system in place, and preferably
Dealers Upbeat Early in 2017
Our latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that the retail sales environment remained weak in January but improved sequentially. The general theme in the marketplace is that consumer interest was focused on utility products and Maverick X3 models depending on the region. On the utility side of things, we believe there was some incremental sell
WPS National Sales Meeting: What’s In A Name?
The name may say Western Power Sports, or WPS as it is commonly known, but it is far from being “only” a western company. While that may have been the case when WPS originally started as a snowmobile parts and accessories distributor in Utah, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest back in 1960, the company has
Can the OEMs Squeeze More Blood from Us?
I see that Kawasaki has a new program called KESE. They want to sell us display items that they believe will make our showrooms look better. And, on the face of it, this is a good idea. Some dealers have showrooms with all the appeal of a sinkhole in Florida; maybe for them it could
