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Readers share their best sources for obtaining preowned bikes
Powersports Business’ most recent poll results revealed that about 34 percent of respondents said trade-ins were their best source for…
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Data reflects extent of Chinese-made ATVs in the market
The rapid decline in the amount of ATVs being imported to the United States from China continues, according to Census…
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Metric OEMs’ North American exports decline significantly
Metric manufacturers’ exports to North America in October reflected a much slower retail market. Metric manufacturers shipped 5,362 motorcycles to…
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Online dealer education program enhanced
ADP Lightspeed, a provider of dealer management solutions, is adding to its “Find Hidden Cash” series, an online program aimed…
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Nifty 50 entry forms now available online
The 11th annual Nifty 50 contest is under way. Powersports Business will select 50 products that will be must-see products…
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Black Friday: Number of shoppers up, average spending down
Over the holiday weekend, the average dollar amount spent per person was $343.31, which is down nearly 8 percent from…
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Nov. 30, 2009 – PWC Digest
Sea-Doo GTX iS Wins PopSci Award BRP got the nod from Popular Science in the magazine’s “Best of What’s New”…
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Nov. 30, 2009 – Improving online profitability, STEP by STEP
Editor’s note: This fall Powersports Business held a two-day dealer educational conference. As part of that event, we moderated several…
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Nov. 30, 2009 – Making changes in a changing market
Operating in a vastly different retail market, it’s little surprise to hear Arctic Cat CEO Christopher Twomey speak of substantially…
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Nov. 30, 2009 – Manufacturer LeoVince changes distribution, adds new division
Aftermarket exhaust and electronics manufacturer LeoVince is making distribution changes for its North American product line, reverting back to a…
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Nov. 30, 2009 – A California issue going nationwide
SPARKS, Nev. — Aftermarket companies are coming up with alternatives to a common service department tool that is being outlawed…
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Nov. 30, 2009 – Suzuki’s inventory program seeks to ease floorplan costs
A program aimed at reducing dealer floorplan costs over the winter is gaining quite a bit of traction. The program,…
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Nov. 30, 2009 – Arctic Cat back in the black
Cost-cutting efforts and inventory reductions have allowed Arctic Cat to return to profitability. The Minnesota manufacturer reported a net profit…
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November 30, 2009: Ducati reacts to downturn with margin change
By Neil Pascale Editor Recognizing the quantum shift in this year’s motorcycle retail business, Ducati North America (DNA) is making…
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Nov. 30, 2009 – ATV Digest
Distributor announces new UTV models Precision Powersports Inc. has strengthened its commitment to the side-by-side market with the 2010 model…
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Nov. 30, 2009 – Motorcycle Digest
Daytona added to motorcycle show schedule Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows has added a 12th stop on its nationwide tour,…
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Nov. 30, 2009 – Getting a bang for their euro
By Neil Pascale Editor LOS ANGELES — Chris McIntyre sees a side of the industry that is largely hidden from…
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November 30, 2009: Scooters: An argument still worth making
Record unemployment rates. Billion-dollar bailouts. Wall Street crashes. Among such national headlines, the message that a scooter could save a…
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Nov. 30, 2009 – Early reports show 25% decrease
By Jeff Hemmel Contributing writer It comes as no surprise that the 2009 season is one most in the powersports…
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