PSB Top 15 : Issue 7, 2013
May 10, 2013
PowersportsBusiness.com’s Top 15 enews articles from April 20, 2013 through May 9, 2013. A Q1 swoon for ATV, motorcycle sales, analyst says Kawasaki names ex-auto exec new chief marketing and sales officer New headquarters location for Zero Motorcycles Harley-Davidson dealers top PSI scores for... Read more »
Snowmobile, Ranger XP 900 UTV drive Q1 earnings beat for Polaris
April 23, 2013
A massive 217 percent year-over-year increase in snowmobile sales and success of the newly introduced Ranger XP 900 side-by-side led Polaris Industries to beat its first-quarter earnings estimates by 6 cents per share and boost its full-year outlook, even as revenue fell slightly short of projections. The... Read more »
PSB Top 15: Issue #6
April 22, 2013
PowersportsBusiness.com’s Top 15 enews articles from March 21, 2013 through April 19, 2013. Suzuki exec: Dealer purge related to performance Consumer Reports reveals first-ever motorcycle reliability survey Polaris acquires European quadricycle manufacturer BRP files for IPO Ranger driving strong... Read more »
PSB Top 15 – Issue 4
March 21, 2013
PowersportsBusiness.com’s Top 15 enews articles from February 28, 2013 through March 20, 2013. Indian Motorcycle unveils Thunder Stroke 111 Engine Dealers join the ‘Harlem Shake’ craze Polaris initiative puts focus on commercial audiences with Brutus Destination Daytona gears up for Bike Week New... Read more »
Top 15 – 1/28/13-2/27/13
February 28, 2013
PowersportsBusiness.com’s Top 15 enews articles from January 28, 2013 through February 27, 2013. Yamaha unveils six new snowmobiles for 2014 Arctic Cat announces engine and co-brand agreements with Yamaha Snowmobile Sneak Peak to reveal 2014 sleds Honda debuts new Pioneer UTV Ski-Doo adds new... Read more »
Polaris posts third-straight record year
January 30, 2013
Polaris Industries has posted its third consecutive year with record sales. The Minnesota-based company on Tuesday reported $3.2 billion in sales for 2012, the first time it has surpassed the $3 billion mark. Total year sales were up 21 percent compared to sales of $2.7 billion in 2011. Fourth quarter... Read more »
PSB Top 15 – Issue 2
January 28, 2013
PowersportsBusiness.com’s Top 15 enews articles from January 10, 2013 through January 27, 2013. Arctic Cat unveils all-new Wildcat 1000 X Polaris releases special South Edition Sportsman John Deere Gator, Can-Am Commanders recalled Christini unveils 2013 motorcycles No October 2013 Dealer Expo... Read more »
PSB Top 15 – Issue 1
January 14, 2013
PowersportsBusiness.com’s Top 15 enews articles from December 12, 2012 through January 9, 2013. Polaris introduces Jagged X Edition RZR Polaris recalls popular Pro-RMK snowmobiles Analyst’s survey finds mixed feedback from Arctic Cat dealers Court finds Texas Harley dealership not negligent... Read more »
Top 20 stories of 2012
January 1, 2013
PowersportsBusiness.com’s Top 15 enews article from October 15 through November 15, 2012. 2013 Can-Am Spyder RS unveiled, features new suspension New Gibbs Quadski features 175hp engine, $40K retail price Analyst’s test ride pits RZR XP 900 vs. Wildcat 1000 Polaris introduces new ATV, side-by-sides... Read more »
4/4/2011-Tackling F&I, an underperforming department
April 4, 2011
These articles recap some of the opportunities uncovered by GSA powersports consultants during actual consulting visits. These are followed by recommended actions that address these opportunities. Our goal is to provide you with ideas to help improve your dealership. This is part of a series on this... Read more »
