U.S. PWC Sales Up 9% through May
August 31, 2005
In 2004, the PWC market was running about 6%-7% ahead of 2003 sales through May, and it looked like the 2005 season would finish close to that mark. However, the closing summer months were plagued by cool weather in much of the North, and, although the temperatures were warm throughout the southern... Read more »
Parts Unlimited’s Fox Cautious About Growth
August 30, 2005
Fred Fox, chairman and founder of Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties, said the huge distributor is taking a conservative look at its growth prospects over the next 18 months because of possible storm clouds on the economic horizon. Still, the Parts/Drag operation is expected to post sales increases... Read more »
Frazier To Head IJSBA
August 30, 2005
Scott Frazier, a California sports and entertainment lawyer, has been named managing director of the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA). Frazier replaced Biorn Tangeland, who will reportedly continue to consult with the association. Frazier has been a member of the IJSBA as well as... Read more »
Japan Cycle Production Up 3%
August 30, 2005
Japan’s motorcycle manufacturers produced 136,350 units in July, up 3,999 units or 3.0% compared with the 132,351 total registered in July 2004, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). The organization said 88,452 units were shipped during the month, down 1,490 units... Read more »
Kymco leads Taiwan Cycle Exports
August 30, 2005
Taiwan’s motorcycle exports jumped 54.9% to $740 million in 2004, according to Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Association. The Kymco brand from Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd. was responsible for the export of $310 million in product, making it the largest motorcycle exporter for the fifth... Read more »
Yamaha Drops Model Year Designation on Outboards
August 30, 2005
Yamaha Marine has eliminated the model year designation on its outboard motors, a move which may “help reduce the inventory control situation Yamaha’s builders and dealers have faced in the past,” according to Kennesaw, Ga.-based Yamaha Marine officials. Yamaha Marine President Phil Dyskow... Read more »
NMMA: Boat Sales Down, Dollars Up
August 26, 2005
Wholesale dollar sales for the first half of 2005 were up 7.2% compared to the same period last year, while unit sales declined 1.7%, according to the June Monthly Shipment Report (MSR) released recently by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). In June, wholesale dollar sales of all boats... Read more »
Yamaha U. Courses Filling Fast
August 26, 2005
More than 300 Yamaha Marine dealership representatives from 214 dealerships have registered for the fall and winter sessions of Yamaha Marine’s Strategic Dealer Management Symposium, part of the company’s Yamaha University. The sessions will be held November 1-3 in Las Vegas; November 29-December... Read more »
Hetrick Racing Plans To Build Youth ATVs
August 26, 2005
Rich Hetrick, owner of Hetrick Racing, Oil City, Penn., said he plans to build a race-ready 50cc ATV through a collaboration with three other main sponsors. Hetrick said he hopes to offer the youth ATV before the opening 2006 GNC National in California, but said EPA approval for the quad could be a roadblock... Read more »
KTM Shows New Product, Reveals ATV Plans
August 26, 2005
KTM dealers, company representatives and officials assembled in Columbus, Ohio, this week for the manufacturer’s annual dealer meeting and demo ride. Held Aug. 21-23, the event – titled “Mid-Ohio. The crossroad of off-road” – attracted more than 400 dealers from the United States... Read more »
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