Suzuki showcases new low-displacement offerings
September 30, 2008
LAS VEGAS — Suzuki unveiled two models Monday night at its national dealer meeting that seek to take advantage of this year’s popular-selling segment low-displacement motorcycles. The two new offerings, the all-new Gladius and the TU250, both feature powerplants with less than 500cc. The TU250,... Read more »
U.S. Department of Transportation proposes new helmet rules
September 30, 2008
The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing to amend its current motorcycle helmet safety rules to require manufacturers to place a larger, tamper-proof DOT label on the back of certified helmets, reported the U.S. Department of Transportation. The proposed rule would also strengthen the tests... Read more »
Honda supposedly to launch hybrid motorcycles
September 30, 2008
Honda is allegedly working on hybrid motorcycles, which could be launched as early as 2010, according to a Honda press release. The company is also planning to introduce smaller electric motorcycles that could be launched by 2011. Honda says it can reduce a hybrid engine enough for it to fit on a motorcycle... Read more »
ADP moving to NASDAQ stock market
September 30, 2008
ADP has announced that it will switch its stock exchange listing from The New York Stock Exchange to The NASDAQ Stock Market, an exchange of The NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. effective Oct. 21, according to a company press release. ADP will be listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market and trade on the exchange... Read more »
UTI, Wells Fargo establish scholarship fund
September 30, 2008
The Universal Technical Institute Foundation will establish the Wells Fargo Technical Scholarship Fund thanks to a $75,000 grant from the California-based bank, according to a Wells Fargo press release. The grant will support 25 scholarships for students who are seeking degrees at Universal Technical... Read more »
Brembo acquires 50 percent of brake company
September 26, 2008
Brembo, a leader in high-performance brake systems, signed an agreement with Daimler for acquiring 50 percent of Brembo Ceramic Brake Systems, according to a Brembo press release. The price is equal to about $13.2 million. Brembo Ceramic Brake Systems is expected to close this year’s sales of about... Read more »
Ducati announces new Monster models
September 26, 2008
Ducati North America announced the latest additions to its iconic Monster line of naked sport bikes, the Monster 1100 and 1100 S models. Compared to their predecessors, these new models have been pared down. The Monster 1100 weighs only 371 pounds (369 pounds for the S version), making it the lightest... Read more »
Ski-Doo recalls about 18,000 sleds
September 26, 2008
BRP voluntarily recalled about 18,000 snowmobiles due to possible drive axle failure, which can cause riders to be thrown from the vehicle, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall affects Ski-Doo model years 2008 and 2009. Model numbers are printed on the side panels of... Read more »
Women’s Motorcyclist Foundation names new official sponsor
September 26, 2008
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies has become the official insurer of the Women’s Motorcyclist Foundation (WMF). “Whether it’s providing motorcycle insurance or tips on safe riding, WMF and Progressive are both in the business of making sure female riders are top of mind,” Marcy Gray,... Read more »
UTI names new COO and senior vice president
September 26, 2008
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) named Sherrell Smith as its COO and executive vice president. The company also named Robert Adler as senior vice president of campus admissions, stated UTI. Smith has been with UTI for 22 years. His previous role was executive vice president of operations. In his new... Read more »
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