Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017
Our latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that the retail sales environment improved sequentially but on balance remained weak to close out the year. For many powersports and motorcycle dealers, the end of 2016 couldn’t arrive soon enough, as end-markets were choppy and consumers were generally more price sensitive than at any point since the
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.
Anticipating Improved Retail Sales in 2017
Our latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that the retail sales environment remained weak in November. The general theme in the marketplace is that consumer interest was focused on model year 2016 products with large incentives. While the amount of 2016 units on showroom floors were nearly depleted by month end on many models, we
Tradeshow Season Is Upon Us
2016 SEMA Show Preview [dropcap]C[/dropcap]an you believe it’s already October? The arrival of fall means many things, but for us here at MPN and Babcox Media, it means it’s tradeshow season. One of the big shows we attend is the SEMA Show out in Las Vegas, held this year from November 1 – 4 in
TurnKey UTV Can Am Maverick Adjustable Passenger Grab Handle
TurnKey UTV’s Can Am Maverick adjustable passenger grab handle will increase passenger safety and comfort. The factory Maverick grab handle is hard to reach when your passenger is properly secured in the seat.
4 Wheel Parts and UTVUnderground Launch UTV Accessories Retail Partnership
4 Wheel Parts has released further details of its upcoming launch into the immensely popular UTV retail marketplace in collaboration with influential UTV Internet portal, UTVUnderground. The alliance has resulted in the forthcoming introduction of 4 Wheel Parts UTVUnderground Garage.
ODYSSEY Battery-Sponsored Polaris RZRs at HayDays
EnerSys, the manufacturer of ODYSSEY batteries, has announced that action sports legend Brian Deegan and daughter Hailie Deegan both will drive an ODYSSEY battery-sponsored Polaris RZR UTV, in their respective classes, during the 50th anniversary of HayDays Grass Drags.
Heat Demon Heated Steering Wheel for Honda UTVs
This year, Heat Demon has added an additional fitment to the heated steering wheel. This heated steering wheel version, with patent pending Rotational Power Device (RPD) technology, fits Honda Pioneer 500, 700, and 1,000 models.
Bonnier Corp. Acquires Sand Sports Super Show
Bonnier Corporation, a special-interest publishing group, has acquired the Sand Sports Super Show, it was announced recently by Matt Hickman, vice president of brand strategies, Bonnier Corp. The strategic acquisition solidifies Bonnier Corp.’s role in the off-road, sand sports and motorsports segments, complementing the company’s repertoire of publications and events geared toward enthusiast audiences. The Sand Sports Super
American LandMaster UTV Models
Designed and built in the USA to be rugged and versatile, the all-new line of UTVs from American LandMaster, formerly American SportWorks, are born ready for any project, from the backyard to the backcountry. From 2-wheel drive models available with locking differentials, to ultra-capable 4-wheel drive vehicles, these UTVs are engineered to get there, and get done.
Greenball Corporation Celebrates 40 Years
This week marks the 40th anniversary for Greenball Corporation, manufacturer of popular tire brands such as GBC Motorsports, Kanati Tires, and Tow-Master. From humbling beginnings in 1976 in a 2,300 square foot warehouse with three employees, Greenball now has three distribution centers across the United States and more than 100 employees.
