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Jul. 12, 2010 – A positive that can turn into a big fat negative
Being a frequent volunteer for youth sports has taught me two life lessons. First off, I’ve discovered the only thing…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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