E-Z Go parent reports flat Q1 revenues
May 17, 2013
Textron Inc. reported first quarter 2013 income from continuing operations of $0.40 per share, compared to $0.41 per share in Q1 2012. Total revenues in the first quarter were $2.86 billion, approximately flat with the first quarter of 2012. Segment profit was $235 million, down $24 million from the... Read more »
Has your store become the Perfect Contradiction?
Sam Dantzler, Columnist
May 17, 2013
Maillot Juane. “The Yellow Jersey.” The Swiss Alps. The Pyrenees. Alpe d’Huez. The Tour de France. The New York Times has called the Tour de France “arguably the most physiologically demanding of athletic events.” The newspaper compared the effort needed to “running a marathon several days... Read more »
Off-road parts manufacturer expands product lineup, facility
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
May 15, 2013
Parts manufacturer growing with off-road niche More than two decades after launching from a garage, Works Connection is growing, with a move in 2012 and more products on the way. Eric Phipps founded the company with a goal of supplying off-road riders with some of the one-off parts he had seen on factory... Read more »
PowerMadd ready for off-road season
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
May 15, 2013
As snow continued to coat the ground outside Paul LeMere’s Wyoming, Minn., office, he grumbled about the weather. That seems odd for someone like LeMere, whose business relies heavily on the snow and people using their snowmobiles on it. But, as he pointed out, the constantly melting and refreezing... Read more »
Make two very important decisions this riding season
Neil Pascale, Columnist
May 15, 2013
In your mind, picture your consumer. Not just the guy who plunders your coffee machine and stalks your clearance counter, but the consumer. You know, the guy who buys a new touring ride every two years. The UTV enthusiast who can’t wait for the newest product addition. That guy. Now picture him in... Read more »
ARI unveils new investor relations website
May 15, 2013
ARI Network Services in April announced the launch of its new investor relations website. The new site is designed to provide customers, shareholders and prospective investors with an easy-to-navigate overview of ARI’s business and essential investment-related information. “As a rapidly growing,... Read more »
Next step for PWC exhaust company: Transitioning from sea to land
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
May 13, 2013
Company known for PWC exhausts hits the road with its sport bike line The Coffman’s Exhaust name may be best known in the personal watercraft world, but the company has experience in a variety of segments, and it’s now entering the sport bike market. Coffman’s new sport bike shorty exhausts are... Read more »
Christini debuts new program for clubs
May 13, 2013
Christini AWD Motorcycles has announced a new Christini Club Cash rewards program being offered to members of motorcycle clubs around the country. Riding clubs will be rewarded $500 when an active club member purchases a production Christini All Wheel Drive motorcycle factory direct. For those not in... Read more »
Zimmerman joins Dunlop as OE exec
May 13, 2013
Rick Zimmerman has joined Dunlop as Original Equipment Account Executive, Motorcycle Tire. For the past 11 years, Zimmerman has worked in a number of automotive OEM sales and program management positions. Zimmerman holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Akron, lives with his... Read more »
Harley-Davidson extends demographic streak to five years
May 10, 2013
According to Polk data, in 2012, for the fifth straight year, Harley-Davidson was the number one seller of new street motorcycles (all engine sizes) in the United States to young adults ages 18-34, women, African-Americans and Hispanics, as well as Caucasian men ages 35-plus. The newly available data... Read more »
