GE Capital’s Yourd: Q1 turns decrease compared to Q1 2012
Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2013
Inventory financing up in Q1, GE Capital says Inventory financing among dealers during the first quarter of 2013 increased over the same time period in 2012, and floorplan receivables were also up over the prior year, according to GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance division. “Increased... Read more »
Hey y’all! Big-time Mud Nationals heading north to Minnesota
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
May 24, 2013
High Lifter takes show on the road this summer in Minnesota Splashing in the mud, traversing trails and shopping for the latest accessories sound like the keys to happiness for any ATV or side-by-side enthusiast, and for 11 years, High Lifter has delivered that rider’s paradise at its annual ATV Mud... Read more »
Best growth plans for Power 15 dealer are ‘outside the box’
Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2013
Editor’s note: Second of a two-part series. Team Mancuso increasing sales by 200 units per year Open since February 2009, Team Mancuso Powersports South in Houston has put up some impressive numbers in its first four years under the Mancuso banner. Perhaps that’s not surprising, as Team Mancuso in... Read more »
Webster added to ORBA board
May 22, 2013
The Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) recently announced the appointment of Mike Webster to its Board of Directors as the trade association continues its efforts in off-road advocacy. Mike Webster Webster is president of the Trade Show Division of Marketplace Events, the producer of the American International... Read more »
TechSpec getting a grip on sales growth
Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2013
New digs, new products and same old success Doing business in California proved to be a bit of a growth inhibitor for TechSpec, so the manufacturer of tank grips and saddle box covers decided to take a new lease in Nevada. Suffice to say, the move was warranted. TechSpec has grown from two full-time... Read more »
Western snowmobile rentals showing growth
Tom Kaiser, Senior Editor
May 20, 2013
Rental market increase bodes well for industry Twenty minutes east of the Grand Tetons, high up in the mountains of the Teton National Forest of western Wyoming, snowmobile guides at Togwotee Mountain Lodge start their day at 5 a.m., preparing to take the day’s guests on full-day or overnight trips... Read more »
Off-roading provides family adventure outlet
May 20, 2013
Adventure seekers ride growing boom, add to economy The Phillips family is a bit scattered. Like many households, the kids grew up and moved out to start families of their own, leaving the comforts of Oregon for homes in California and Washington. “We love our kids and grandkids so much, but with everyone... Read more »
Norton launches bike line in Japan
May 20, 2013
Officials from Norton Motorcycles were in Japan in mid-April to launch the brand’s reentry into the country after a 30-year absence. The British Embassy in Tokyo hosted Norton CEO Stuart Garner and head of International Sales Joe Adams, along with the Japanese dealer network, as Norton Japan launched... Read more »
Motor Master reveals VooDoo Axles for lifted ATVs, UTVs
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
May 17, 2013
Product ideal for lifted ATVs and side-by-sides It’s not uncommon to see a recreational ATV or side-by-side lifted a few inches. The problem, however, is that suspension boost puts stress on the OEM axle, often causing it to break. That’s why Motor Master developed VooDoo Axles. VooDoo Axles use... Read more »
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 »
