Japanese production, exports fall in October
November 29, 2007
Japanese OEMs’ production and exports — especially to North America — were cut back in October compared to the previous year, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). Production fell 3.5 percent compared to the previous year period and represents a decrease in production... Read more »
Arctic Cat names PG&A general manager
November 29, 2007
A former 3M Company executive has been named as the general manager of Arctic Cat’s parts, garments and accessories business. Mary Ellen Walker will lead the Minnesota manufacturer’s parts department, which nets more than $100 million annually in sales and represents approximately 13 percent of the... Read more »
Suzuki, British company produce hydrogen-powered motorcycle
November 29, 2007
A U.K. company and Suzuki have developed the Crosscage, a hydrogen-powered motorcycle, a British Midland Development Corp. press release stated. The motorcycle runs nearly silent and emits pure water. Pricing has prevented previous mass-produced hydrogen bikes, but the partnership between Suzuki and... Read more »
Yamaha Motor and Mitsui & Co. establish new company in Europe
November 29, 2007
Yamaha Motor Co. and Mitsui & Co. have established Yamaha Motor Middle Europe B.V., a new, joint venture sales and marketing company within Europe on Nov. 28, according to a Yamaha press release. Yamaha Motor Middle Europe seeks to combine the strengths of Yamaha Motor and Mitsui & Co. to... Read more »
Executive of the year nominations being sought
November 29, 2007
Powersports Business would like to receive nominations for its annual executive of the year award. Executives from all powersports companies, including vehicle and parts manufacturers, distributors and dealer service providers, can be nominated. The annual award is based on business performance, not... Read more »
Lehman Trikes’ sales up dramatically
November 27, 2007
Lehman Trikes reported nearly a 43 percent increase in revenue for its third quarter, traditionally its second busiest quarter in terms of sales. The manufacturer, which started in Canada but has U.S. operations in South Dakota, said it had sales of $5.9 million in its third quarter, which ended Aug.... Read more »
Polaris defense introduces multi-passenger military vehicle
November 27, 2007
Polaris announced the addition of a military version of Polaris’ Ranger utility vehicle, which was given to the Army at Fort Campbell, Ky., according to a Polaris press release. The MVRS800 is a part of Polaris’ Ultra Light Tactical Vehicles for the military. It has a 760cc Patriot engine with... Read more »
Suzuki to build second motorcycle plant in China
November 27, 2007
Suzuki Motor Corp. said in a recent press release that it plans to build a second motorcycle factory in China. The factory is expected to begin operations in spring of 2009, according to the Nikkei Business Daily. The factory is expected to produce 500,000 motorcycles in the first year and more than... Read more »
Annual Nifty 50 contest under way
November 27, 2007
For the eighth consecutive year, Ehlert Publishing Group’s editors, including those from Powersports Business, will select 50 products and services that they believe to be must-see items at the upcoming Indianapolis Dealer Expo. All entrants for the annual Nifty 50 contest will be judged on potential... Read more »
Bosski gets military business
November 27, 2007
The Naval Special Warefare Center has purchased a number of ATV Wagon trailers, manufacturer Bosski said in a press release Nov. 19. The military unit chose the 1600UT and the 1600AL, both tandem heavy haulers. The Navy would not elaborate on how the ATV Wagon trailers would be used, but it is likely... Read more »
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