Bill Seeks to Reform Cali Worker’s Comp Rate Structure
March 29, 2005
Senator Dennis Hollingsworth (R-Murrieta) has introduced Senate Bill 510 in the California Senate, a move to require the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau to establish separate worker’s compensation rates for employees of powersports dealerships. Sen. Hollingsworth acted on SB... Read more »
Japan’s OEMs Boost Cycle Production
March 29, 2005
Japan’s major motorcycle manufacturers produced 248,166 units in February 2005, up 85,742 units or 52.8% compared with the production of 162,450 units in the same month of the previous year, says Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). According to JAMA, Yamaha produced 135,883 units... Read more »
Robinson to Lead BMW Financial, Americas
March 29, 2005
Edward A. Robinson has been named chief executive officer for the BMW Financial Services, Americas Region, covering all operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Robinson’s move takes effect April 1, 2005. Robinson will assume duties handled by John Christman, who upon completion of a transition... Read more »
AMA Posts 2005 Race Calendar
March 29, 2005
AMA Sports, the amateur and pro-am competition division of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Pickerington, Ohio, says the 2005 season of competition will showcase more competitors, more events, and more championships than at any time in the organization’s 82-year history. Already in... Read more »
Taipei AMPA, May 13-16
March 29, 2005
Billed as the largest automobile and motorcycle aftermarket show in Asia, the 21st annual Taipei Int’l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show 2005 (Taipei AMPA 2005) is scheduled to take place May 13-16 in Taipei, Taiwan. Exhibitors are expected to show everything from complete engines,... Read more »
Arctic Recalls 16,200 ATVs
March 25, 2005
Artic Recalls 16,200 ATVs Arctic Cat, Inc., Thief River Falls, Minn. Has issued a recall involving 16,200 of its FIS and TBX model ATVs. Arctic cays the fuel tank used on these ATVs could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property damage could occur.... Read more »
H-D Files Suit Against S&S Cycle
March 25, 2005
S&S Cycle, Viola, Wis., has been named in a lawsuit brought by Harley-Davidson claiming infringement of several Harley-Davidson patents and trademarks. The lawsuit was brought in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Delkron, Inc. was also named as a defendant in this lawsuit. The... Read more »
American IronHorse Adds Dealer Financing
March 25, 2005
American IronHorse Motorcycle Co., (AIH) Fort Worth, Texas, motorcycle manufacturer said it has reached a $40 million financing agreement with Textron Financial Corporation, Providence, R.I., The package will give American IronHorse dealers access to a range of new custom financing. The exclusive deal... Read more »
BRP Plans $8.2 Million Renovation
March 25, 2005
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), Valcourt, Quebec, said it plans to spend approximately C$10 million ($8.2 million) to modernize its Valcourt plant. The work will be carried out between May and October 2005. This move will consolidate productivity gains achieved in 2004 and “confirms our... Read more »
Personnel Changes at Ehlert Publishing
March 25, 2005
Ehlert Publishing Group, Maple Grove, Minn., has hired Fred Koplin as Vice President/Motorcycle Group for EPG. Koplin will immediately assume overall responsibilities for the Rider titles, and eventually will take on the Thunder Press Group as well. He started on March 21, and will work out of the Ventura,... Read more »
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