Arctic Cat Reports 26 Percent Sales Increase in Fiscal 2012 Results
Arctic Cat Inc. has reported net earnings for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, rose 130 percent to $29.9 million, up from prior-year net earnings of $13.0 million. Arctic Cat’s net sales for the fiscal 2012 full year grew 26 percent to $585.3 million versus net sales of $464.7 million last fiscal year.
GS Battery Awarded Supplier Excellence Trophy by Yamaha
GS Battery (GSB) has received an Award of Excellence trophy by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation (YMMC) during their recent Annual Supplier Conference. The award was given for achieving 100 percent on-time delivery and zero defects for GSB’s product sent to YMMC’s Newnan, Georgia facility in 2011.
XY Powersports Receives Accreditation from BBB
XY Powersports recently announced that it has met standards required by Better Business Bureau for accreditation with the organization.
Brammo Unveils Empluse Electric Motorcycles
Brammo, Inc. assembled a unique group of powersports insiders and consumers for the release of the Empluse and Empluse R electric motorcycles in Los Angeles, May 8.
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.
DragonFire Partners With RideNow, Rolls Out New Retail Program
In partnership with RideNow dealerships, DragonFire “Store-In-Store” program has been rolled out – literally rolled out – as its innovative displays use a fully decked out UTV as a focal point for self-contained retail centers.
KYMCO USA Named Official Supplier of Charlotte Motor Speedway
KYMCO USA has been named the official scooter and off-road vehicle supplier to Charlotte Motor Speedway in a multi-year agreement that’ll have the KYMCO brand emblazoned throughout the famed racing facility.
Harley Celebrates Empowerment Of Female Riders During May
This month, Harley-Davidson is celebrating thousands of women who have cast aside their doubts, grabbed life by the handlebars and found empowerment through the sport of motorcycling during the fourth annual Women Riders Month. Women Riders Month is designed to celebrate the increasing number of women who ride motorcycles, as well as empower other women to live out their own motorcycle dreams.
Zero Motorcycles To Host National Demo Day May 19
Zero Motorcycles will be launching a new awareness program appropriately titled – Ride a Zero Motorcycle – Join the Silent Revolution Demo Day. The National Demo Day program is set for Saturday, May 19 and Zero dealers across the country will be participating.
Harley’s World Ride Expands Million Mile Monday to Two Days
The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) has invited all Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders around the world to celebrate the open road during the 2012 Harley-Davidson World Ride.
Viper Powersports Acquires Precision Metal Fab Racing
Viper Powersports, Inc., announced today that it has acquired the assets of PMFR, which operates under the name Precision Metal Fab Racing.
H-D Reports Large Gains in First Quarter Earnings
Retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 20.3 percent worldwide in the quarter compared to the prior-year period, led by a 25.5 percent increase in the U.S.