Motorcycle brand returns to the U.S.
November 30, 2010
Britain’s Norton Motorcycles is returning to the U.S. market this spring with three sport bike models, the company announced. Leading the company’s return to the U.S. market will be Dan Van Epps, a European motorcycle industry veteran and past CEO of Ducati North America. “This is really an exciting... Read more »
Metric motorcycle export trend continues
November 30, 2010
For a third straight month, metric manufacturers’ new motorcycle exports to the United States have risen over a year ago. Shipments of motorcycle units from Japan to the United States rose 44 percent in October, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). The association includes... Read more »
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November 30, 2010
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Annual Nifty 50 contest open to more companies
November 30, 2010
For the 12th consecutive year, Powersports Business is selecting 50 items new to the marketplace that are products or services it believes to be particularly worthy of highlighting. The annual Nifty 50 contest, featured prominently in Powersports Business’ January and February editions, has one major... Read more »
Exclusive financing deal with Victory announced
November 30, 2010
GE Money – Sales Finance will be the exclusive provider of promotional financing for Victory motorcycles, a company press release stated. The multi-year program continues a financing relationship that was launched in 2006. “Being the exclusive financing provider for Victory motorcycles reinforces... Read more »
Small motorcycle OEM reporting improved sales
November 30, 2010
Motorcycle manufacturer Ural is reporting its best retail sales in four years. The Russian manufacturer, in a recent newsletter, said its recent October sales were the highest for that particular month since 2006. “Overall we are looking at a 30-plus percent boost in sales,” the company reports. Ural... Read more »
Maneuvering in tricky terrain
November 29, 2010
Honda identifies segments likely to be the first to return to growth mode What vehicle segments figure to return to a growth mode sooner than other industry categories? What shifts in the crucial sport bike market is the industry likely to see in 2011 and beyond? Is the much-discussed electric vehicle... Read more »
Nov. 29, 2010 – Hot News
November 29, 2010
A Positive Trend Emerges in Dealer Sales Report National dealer sales in both September and October were slightly higher than the year before, a trend that has not been seen in the industry for at least the past two years. That’s the welcome news from a same store sales report conducted by ADP Lightspeed... Read more »
Nov. 29, 2010 – ARI, Channel Blade join under one name
November 29, 2010
ARI and Channel Blade will now be marketed under the same ARI brand, 18 months after ARI acquired Channel Blade, ARI announced. ARI provides e-commerce solutions for the powersports and outdoor power industries, while Channel Blade provides Web sites, lead management and marketing automation services... Read more »
Nov. 29, 2010 – E-commerce sales continue to outpace total U.S. retail sales
November 29, 2010
Separate reports are revealing different pictures of how the industry is faring this year in the e-commerce world. One national report shows average dealer online sales of parts, accessories and garments up 25 percent through October compared to the 10-month timeframe a year ago. A different set of national... Read more »
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