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Meet new colleagues and industry leaders Hear from experts on the future of powersports Share industry insights from your peers
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Learn from top powersports and outside industry experts and business leaders Discuss and exchange strategies and solutions in an open forum Strategize new solutions for old problems
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Sign up now for today’s live Webinar Wednesday
Just a reminder to join Powersports Business content director Dave McMahon live on Webinar Wednesday, Feb. 16 (today!) at 2:00 p.m. Central for a closer look at dealership group’s recent expansion. This week’s webinar is sponsored by the 2022 Powersports Business Accelerate Conference, the most important dealer event of the year, Nov. 14-16 at the…
Yamaha WaterCraft recognized for marketing excellence at Miami Boat Show
Yamaha WaterCraft was recognized for marketing excellence by the Marine Marketers of America, winning first place for the boating industry’s Best Customer Retention Campaign and honorable mentions for the Best Single Long-Form Video and Best Website Special Pages. The 2021 Neptune Awards drew more than 160 entries in 22 categories and was announced in conjunction…
Webinar Wednesday returns this week with insight from dealership owner
Join Powersports Business content director Dave McMahon live on Webinar Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 2:00 p.m. Central for a closer look at dealership group’s recent expansion. This week’s webinar is sponsored by the 2022 Powersports Business Accelerate Conference, the most important dealer event of the year, Nov. 14-16 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando.…
NPA launches Value Guide Pro to ramp up valuations
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) has announced the launch of its newest and most powerful vehicle valuation tool, NPA Value Guide Pro. NPA Value Guide Pro is the powersport industry’s first AI-driven valuation tool to project estimated values for a major powersport vehicle, in real-time, based on dealer inputs. NPA’s Value Guide continues to be the…
KTM reveals stops on 2022 Ride Orange Street Demo Tour
KTM North America, Inc. has announced details for the 2022 KTM Ride Orange Street Demo Tour, giving U.S. consumers a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with KTM’s versatile lineup of 2022 Street models. Kicking off on Saturday, Feb. 26 at KTM’s North American Headquarters in Murrieta, California, the 2022 schedule will once…
Best in Show product selected during Nifty 50 live webinar
Dealers and industry members who attended the live Powersports Business webinar on Wednesday were treated to all the goodness that live webinars bring, including heavy engagement from the attendees. Of all the products that were showcased via their submitted videos, however, only one came away with Best in Show honors as voted on by the…
Lender doubles loan fundings in 2021, makes four sales leadership hires
Octane today announced several key leadership appointments to support its rapid growth in powersports and outdoor power equipment (OPE) and drive its expansion into the RV and marine markets. Powersports Business was intrigued to learn of the company’s rapid growth during conversations at the 2021 Powersports Business Accelerate Conference in Atlanta. Alex Reyes (left) from…
IG Live dealership tour lands at Simply Ride for 40 Under 40 Award deliveries
Thanks to newly promoted general manager Andy Brinkhaus and longtime owner Brian Cox for the hospitality and insight on a Friday afternoon that saw Simply Ride buzzing with activity in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Powersports Business had some 2021 40 Under 40 Dealer Awards to hand off. After talking shop, PSB was granted an all-access pass…
Right of first refusal in consolidating market enacted as dealership closes
Harley-Davidson dealership broker George C. Chaconas of Performance Brokerage Services has announced the retirement closure and sale of a familiar metro-area Harley-Davidson dealership. Chaconas said that Hot Metal Harley-Davidson in Pittsburgh has been sold from previous owner Toby O’Brien to the surrounding dealers, George Gatto of Three Rivers Harley-Davidson, Pokey Weiss of Steel City Harley-Davidson…
The United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA) announced their continued partnership with National Powersport Auctions (NPA) to expand and connect coaching benefits to more new riders. NPA manages the sale and distribution of thousands of used motorcycles across the country. With current and new riders consistently choosing used models as their go-to motorcycle, coordinating and…
