Italian Husqvarna plant shuts down
May 7, 2013
New Husqvarna owner Pierer Industries AG, a company owned by KTM CEO Stefan Pierer, has shuttered Husqvarna’s production facility in Varese, Italy. Autoevolution.com reported that Husqvarna’s production will move to one of KTM’s plants in Austria. To read more from Autoevolution.com, click here.
John Deere aims to grow Gator RSX line
Tom Kaiser, Senior Editor
May 6, 2013
Nine months after launch, Deere planning additional RSX models Even though John Deere created the UTV category back in 1987 with its unusual AMT 600 runabout and now offers one of the broadest lineups in the category, the company continues its efforts to break out of its utilitarian image with sportier... Read more »
Newly opened dealership focuses on customer experience
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
May 6, 2013
Father-son team open new dealership in Maryland New dealership openings have certainly become a sparse event in these lackluster economic times. Sure, many get bought and sold, and unfortunately some are still closing, but opening a new store while customers are still reeling from the recession is rare.... Read more »
Parts Unlimited, Drag Specialties show inundated with dealers
May 6, 2013
Within the backdrop of Valley Forge National Park, Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties took up residence in King of Prussia, Pa., for its inaugural East Regional Showcase. An audience of dealers from throughout the eastern part of the country gathered to learn about exhibitors and their products, making... Read more »
Tennessee dealers No. 1 at selling ATV accessories
Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2013
ADP Lightspeed data shows Volunteer State adds lines to new units sales Which state has dealers who know how to add lines to new unit purchase orders? Once again, dealerships in Tennessee and Louisiana were at the top in 2012 when it comes to the amount of accessories sold with purchase of a new ATV,... Read more »
SENA dialed into technology
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
May 3, 2013
Communication company continues to innovate SENA Technologies is just beginning its third year in the powersports market, and already the company is making waves, becoming one of the top producers of rider communication devices. SENA devices are distributed by some of the major distributors, including... Read more »
Kawasaki names ex-auto exec new chief marketing and sales officer
May 2, 2013
News release Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) today announced the hiring of Richard N. Beattie, an experienced automotive industry executive, to the new position of Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, reporting directly to Tak Teranishi, KMC President. Beattie will be responsible for marketing, sales,... Read more »
Spader dealers report higher sales and profits in first two months
May 2, 2013
The latest industry composites provided to Powersports Business from Spader Business Management show that Spader dealers reported higher sales and profits during the first two months of the year, compared to the first two months of 2012. Considering year-to-date dollars in February, company sales increased... Read more »
Royal Enfield capacity set for 175,000 bikes in 2013
May 2, 2013
Royal Enfield on Tuesday started commercial production from its new $2.1 million manufacturing facility in Oragadam, India, giving the Eicher Motors-owned brand a production capacity of 175,000 bikes for 2013. The plant is spread over 50 acres, and will begin with a production capacity of 150,000 in... Read more »
Metric production, exports dip as EU woes continue
May 2, 2013
Economic turmoil in the EU resulted in lower demand for motorcycles in March, causing exports from Japan’s Big Four to drop almost 20 percent year-over-year during the month, according to the latest figures from the Japanese automotive group. A 20 percent drop in exports and production in March continued... Read more »
