Being a frequent volunteer for youth sports has taught me two life lessons. First off, I’ve discovered the only thing that recedes faster than your hairline is your energy level. ...
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Jul. 12, 2010 – KTM’s focus: Achieving success in a flat market
PALA, Calif. — KTM North America’s unit sales outperformed the industry in both March and April. However, the company’s executives stressed the need to achieve business goals designed for a ...
Read More »Jul. 12, 2010 – Custom Chrome expands in Mexico
Custom Chrome will open a news sales office in Manzanillo, Mexico. Anticipated to be open July 1, the office will be headed by Manuel Moreno, announced the company in a ...
Read More »Jul. 12, 2010 – Hot News
EPA suspects foul play in atv/bike emissions tests The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrew its approval of the import and sale of up to 200,000 gas-powered, off-road motorcycles and ...
Read More »Jul. 12, 2010 – Rebuilding the consumer mind
Due to increasing competition and consumers’ natural online searching habits, an Illinois dealership found itself losing key parts and accessory business, even from customers who recently purchased new units there. ...
Read More »Jul. 12, 2010 – The end of downsizing?
There’s an Oklahoma dealer attempting to take advantage of significantly reduced competition with a new and much larger store. There’s a California dealership that is doing much the same, albeit ...
Read More »Bold Idea No. 9 – The ‘make every mile a vacation’ campaign
SCOOTERNERDS.COM/VESPA GREENSBORO Location: Greensboro, N.C. New units sold in 2009: 110 Brands: Aprilia, Genuine, Hyosung, KYMCO, Piaggio, Vespa Staff: Sales 2, service 2, F&I 1, other 1 The term “staycation” ...
Read More »Bold Idea No. 8 – Taking advantage of lower, off-season preowned prices
ADRENALINE POWERSPORTS Location: Muskego, Wis. Staff: Total 4 full-time employees plus part-time and intern staff Sales: Used units only Adrenaline Powersports, located in a rural area southwest of Milwaukee, is ...
Read More »Bold Idea No. 7 – An alternative way to obtain used inventory
AL’S SNOWMOBILE PARTS WAREHOUSE Location: Newport, Vt. Staff size: Customer service 9, service 5, shipping 2, other 4 Sells only preowned units Brands: All years, makes and models The right ...
Read More »Bold Idea No. 5 – Dialing for service department dollars
STARVED ROCK HARLEY-DAVIDSON Location: Ottawa, Ill. Brands: Harley-Davidson Staff: Sales 3, motorclothes 3, parts 3, service 5, admin 4 Sales volume: 260 new and used units in 2009 Increasing service ...
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