KYMCO USA Signs ‘Official Vehicle’ Partnership Extension with American Flat Track
American Flat Track and KYMCO have announced a multi-year renewal of their existing partnership, naming KYMCO the Official Scooter, ATV and Side-by-Side of American Flat Track. KYMCO USA will provide American Flat Track’s safety and operations team with the company’s latest generation SxSs, including the KYMCO UXV 500i G with enclosed, fan-cooled 5kw generator, and the performance-oriented Super 8
Textron To Purchase Arctic Cat In $247 Million All-Cash Deal
Arctic Cat Inc. announced it has signed a definitive merger agreement under which Textron Inc. will acquire Arctic Cat in a cash transaction valued at approximately $247 million, plus the assumption of existing debt.
Steaks High As U.S. Beef Industry Seeks Tariffs On Small Displacement European Bikes
The Office of United States Trade Representative requested comments on Dec. 28 regarding its proposal to include tariffs on motorcycles with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc imported from the European Union.
Polaris Slingshot SLR Joins Vehicle Lineup for January Race Of Champions Event in Miami
The 2017 Slingshot SLR will be put through its paces by some of the world’s greatest drivers for the Race Of Champions (ROC) event this Jan. 21 – 22 inside Marlins Park, in Miami, Fla., according to Polaris.
BRP Opens New Training Institute at Wisconsin Manufacturing Facility
Earlier this month, BRP opened a state-of-the-art technician training institute within its Sturtevant, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. This new institute will train dealers and their employees to maintain and repair all BRP vehicles, engines and accessories. Alain Villemure, vice president and general manager of BRP’s Marine Propulsion Systems division and Martin Soucy, vice president of its global
Arctic Cat Reports Net Loss In Fiscal ’17 Second Quarter Results
Arctic Cat Inc. has reported a net loss of $12.8 million on net sales of $164.6 million for the fiscal 2017 second quarter ended September 30, 2016. In the prior-year quarter, the company reported net earnings of $11.2 million on net sales of $211.2 million. Christopher Metz, Arctic Cat’s president and chief executive officer, stated: “We
AIMExpo Releases 2016 Show Recap Video
Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world converged on Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center for AIMExpo 2016, North America’s largest powersports trade show. Nearly 500 exhibitors took advantage of the four-day showcase featuring the latest and greatest products coming to the powersports marketplace, which was highlighted by a large number of both global
Yamaha YXZ1000R SS Lives Up To The Hype
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]ack in June we were invited to South Carolina to see several of the new 2017 Yamaha off-road ATVs and UTVs, and as our Editor-At-Large Robin Hartfiel pointed out, the YXZ1000R SS stole the limelight. But since it was just an introduction, we didn’t get a chance to put the machine to the test; the
AJP Announces 2017 Lineup, Including Two New Models
AJP has been praised by enthusiasts and media for its handling, top-notch components and great value. For 2017, AJP will bring back the PR3, PR4, and PR5 with some minor modifications, but the Portuguese manufacturer has also added two new models to the mix. The big news is that AJP will now offer “Extreme” versions
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
KTM Set to Make Exhibitor Debut at AIMExpo, Becomes 17th OEMfor 2016 Event
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced that KTM North America, Inc., is the newest addition to an expansive OEM lineup for the 2016 event. KTM will make its AIMExpo debut this October 13-16 from the North Hall of Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), showcasing a brand new exhibit space in addition to
Scot Harden Hired as CMO for Torrot GasGas Motos North America
Torrot GasGas Motos North America announced that industry veteran, AMA Hall of Famer and former VP of Global Marketing for Zero Motorcycles, Scot Harden has joined its executive management team as chief marketing office for GasGas Motorcycles and the Torrot line of 100% electric smart products.
