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Sept. 6, 2010 – An eye on the low price point
After spending the past several years focusing on high-end technologies — and price points — Sea-Doo opted to retool its…
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Sept. 6, 2010 – PWC Digest
Clarifications on Scan-Sea tool A previous Powersports Business article on the SBT diagnostic tool caught the attention of Bernd Rehme,…
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Sept. 6, 2010 – Signs of aftermarket progress
MADISON, Wis. — Fred Fox, the founder and CEO of what is believed to be the largest distributor in North…
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Sept. 6, 2010 – Exhaust manufacturer develops new lines
Flexibility has been the key to exhaust company Yoshimura’s recent success. The California manufacturer prides itself on R&D and manufacturing…
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Sept. 6, 2010 – Aftermarket Digest
ADP Lightspeed integrates with Parts, Drag Specialties ADP Lightspeed, Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties have announced a partnership that allows…
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Sept. 6, 2010 – LeMans Dealer Show Digest
Ex-SixSixOne owner oversees new brand MADISON, Wis. — The former owner of a multibrand aftermarket company is now working as…
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Sept. 6, 2010 – How to add an additional $104,400 to gross profit
These articles recap some of the opportunities uncovered by our GSA powersports consultants during actual consulting visits. These are followed…
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Sept. 6, 2010 – Lessons from the road for the immediate road ahead
So we’re just east of Red Mesa, Ariz., on U.S. 160. The road sign says we are 42 miles from…
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Yamaha adds new models to 2011 lineup
Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. held regional dealer meetings yesterday, showing off three new motorcycle models. Those unveilings included: • The adventure…
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BRP unveils addition to Spyder line
BRP’s evolving on-road line of Spyders continues to grow with its 2011 model lineup. The OEM announced it is adding…
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Aftermarket company has new owner
A Minnesota-based industry aftermarket and private label supplier has been sold. Symtec Inc., which manufactures heated grips, seat heaters and…
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LeoVince strengthens sponsorship program
LeoVince has launched its 2011 Off Road Sponsorship Program that allows novice and seasoned racers to receive the company’s X3…
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Triumph sponsors dealer education conference and expo
Triumph Motorcycles will sponsor the popular Profit Xcelerator program at this year’s PowerSports Business Conference and Expo, which takes place…
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Harley warns union of possible move
In the midst of discussions with Wisconsin unions, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. has said it will consider moving its Milwaukee-area production…
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Metric exports to the U.S. decrease sharply
Metric manufacturers’ new motorcycle exports to the United States continued the 2010 trend in July, decreasing sharply. Metric OEMs’ exports…
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New Hall of Fame entrees to include LeMans Corp. CEO
The weekend of Sept. 16-19 will see 14 recreational and racing snowmobilers inducted into their respective Hall of Fames at…
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Study looks at the health benefits of off-road riding
Evidently, ATV and off-road riding is much more than just fun, it’s also good for your body and soul. That’s…
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Brewer Cycles wins PSB’s e-news contest
Brewer Cycle owner Chris Brewer signed up for the Powersports Business e-newsletter this spring, and as a result his Eastern…
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Arctic Cat reaches milestone
Arctic Cat produced its 1 millionth snowmobile, a 2011 Crossfire 800 LTD. It’s the 1 millionth sled since August of…
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Possible tax would force cutbacks in consumer spending
In an effort to reduce the federal deficit some policymakers are proposing a new Value Added Tax , but consumers…
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