Yamaha Rhino models now part of free repair program
March 31, 2009
Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a free repair program to address safety issues for about 120,000 Rhino 450 and Rhino 660 vehicles, according to the (CPSC). The CPSC staff has investigated more than 50 incidents involving 46 driver and passenger deaths in... Read more »
Metric OEMs cut back on U.S. imports
March 31, 2009
Metric manufacturers imported far fewer motorcycles into the United States in February compared with the previous-year month. Members of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) imported 28,455 new motorcycles into the United States, a 37 percent drop from February 2008. JAMA imports to... Read more »
Polaris enters agreement with Robby Gordon
March 31, 2009
Famed NASCAR and three-time Baja 1000 Trophy Truck winner Robby Gordon will work with Polaris Industries regarding marketing and product development, according to a press release from Polaris. The three-year agreement includes Gordon providing insight on future products and promoting Polaris’ RZR.... Read more »
Vectrix names PSN as its exclusive Web site provider
March 31, 2009
Electric vehicle manufacturer Vectrix Corp. endorsed PowerSports Network (PSN) as its Web site provider for its dealers in the United States, according to a press release from Vectrix. “I am happy that PSN has been recognized by Vectrix USA as an approved Web site provider for their rapidly growing... Read more »
Extended service contract available to Johnny Pag dealers
March 31, 2009
Custom bike manufacturer Johnny Pag Motorcycles and Dimension Service Corp., a service contract administer based out of Dublin, Ohio, are offering a new program available to the manufacturer’s dealers, according to a press release. The Johnny Pag Platinum Protection extended service contracts are... Read more »
Fox Racing Shox grows its revenue in its final quarter
March 27, 2009
Fox Racing Shox saw revenue and net income increases in its most recent quarter, according to a financial report. Fox Racing reported revenues of $30.6 million for its fourth quarter compared to a pro forma $30 million in the prior-year period. Compass Diversified Holdings, which purchased Fox Racing... Read more »
U.S. House votes to restrict OHV public access
March 27, 2009
The U.S. House approved a bill that designates more than 2 million acres in nine states as wilderness and closes the area to off-highway vehicles. The measure now goes to President Obama. Under the bill, motorized vehicles won’t be allowed in parts of the Monogahela National Forest in West Virginia;... Read more »
Honda, GS Yuasa to establish company for lithium-ion batteries
March 27, 2009
Honda Motor Co. and GS Yuasa, battery manufacturer and supplier, signed a contract to establish a new joint venture company to manufacture, sell and have R&D of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles, according to a press release from Honda. The joint venture company, Blue Energy Co., Ltd.,... Read more »
BikeBandit.com expands warehouse, inventory
March 27, 2009
Due to considerable growth in 2008 and the first quarter of this year, BikeBandit.com expanded its San Diego fulfillment center, reported the company. BikeBandit.com is anticipating further growth this year and thus, will double the fulfillment center’s size. The company moved into its current location... Read more »
Yamaha promotes military rider safety
March 25, 2009
Yamaha Motor Corp. U. S. has started running a series of advertisements in an effort to promote proper riding training specifically geared to members of the U.S. military. This effort follows numerous public concerns regarding high incidences of accidents within the U.S. Armed Forces. “We are very... Read more »
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