How to use mobile technology Webinar TOMORROW
September 28, 2010
Do you use mobile technology as part of your business? Have you ever conducted a texting campaign? Do you have a mobile-friendly version of your Web site? Powersports Business recently asked these questions and others to a national sampling of powersports dealers. We’ll share the results exclusively... Read more »
Suzuki begins on-road testing of electric scooter
September 28, 2010
Suzuki Motor Corp. has provided the public a first look at an electric scooter prototype. The company has begun on-road tests of the scooter, named the e-Let’s, in Japan, Suzuki said in a press release. Suzuki said it plans to use the resulting data in development efforts aimed at creating a production... Read more »
Distributor, boot manufacturer to end relationship
September 28, 2010
Helmet House Inc. and the parent company of TCX Boots are parting ways as the boot manufacturer will move to an independent sales force. Marco Poloni, global sales and marketing director for the Novation S.p.A. family of brands, said ìwe feel it necessary, given the current market conditions in the... Read more »
Motorcycle Safety Foundation appoints new manager
September 28, 2010
Longtime Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Coach and quality assurance team member Mark Wing is the new manager of the Discovery Rider Training Center in Long Beach, Calif., according to a press release. Wing brings a diverse background in motorcycle safety to the training center, with experience as... Read more »
National bike show tour dates announced
September 28, 2010
Tour dates for Easyriders Events Bike Show Tour have been announced for this fall and winter. The lead-off date of the tour is in Greenville, S.C., on Oct. 23 with special Monsters of Rock guest host, Vince Neil of Motley Crue. The second stop for the Bike Show Tour is Louisville on Nov.13 with special... Read more »
A report from the Ducati dealer meeting
September 28, 2010
LAS VEGAS — Executives from Ducati’s parent company met with the company’s North American dealer network over the past few days in Las Vegas, outlining future initiatives and some immediate changes. The latter includes additional staffing to further improve dealer services at Ducati’s North... Read more »
Industry’s retail lending experts to gather at ProfitX
September 24, 2010
Five industry retail lending experts will gather next month to discuss how dealerships can improve their consumer approval rates. The discussion, part of Powersports Business’ annual dealership education conference and expo, will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, in Las Vegas. The retail lending panel will... Read more »
BMW’s worldwide sales continue year-long trend
September 24, 2010
BMW Motorrad’s year-long worldwide sales increase continued in August, when the brand’s sales rose 18 percent. BMW sold 6,405 units during August and has sold more than 73,000 units for the year. Year-to-date, the company’s sales have risen more than 18 percent over the year-ago period, BMW reported. As... Read more »
CRM provider provides mobile application
September 24, 2010
V-SEPT Inc., a developer of customer relationship management and marketing tools for the industry, is now providing a media mobile application for mobile devices. V-SEPT is providing their customers with a mobile CRM application that allows salespeople and managers to access sales traffic, inventory,... Read more »
Aftermarket company unveils new dealer Web site
September 24, 2010
Aftermarket provider Sullivans Inc. has completed and field-tested an extensive rebuild of its dealer site. The refined site, www.Sullivansinc.com, features an improved user interface, multi-level search options (by product color, sizes, vendor, part number), inventory verification (on hand and on order),... Read more »
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