MAPLE GROVE, MINN. – Rider magazine, a sister publication of Powersports Businss that covers street bike and touring motorcycles, launched its new mobile application – Rider Mobile Alerts. It sends ...
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Consumers open their wallets more
The retail industry, excluding cars, gas stations and restaurants, saw an increase in spending in February, according to the National Retail Federation. Retail sales increased 1 percent seasonally adjusted over ...
Read More »First standards for UTV established
Initial benchmarks for UTV vehicle design, configuration and performance have now been established, according to a national industry group press release. The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) obtained approval March ...
Read More »BMW’s motorcycle deliveries up through February
BMW is reporting a double-digit percentage increase in its worldwide motorcycle deliveries after the first two months of the year. Worldwide deliveries increased nearly 25 percent in February to 5,485 ...
Read More »Honda to increase its capacity in world’s second-largest bike market
Honda’s subsidiary in India says the company will build a second production plant there to meet increasing demand. The new plant is scheduled to become operational in the latter half ...
Read More »Results released from close MIC board election
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has announced the results from one of its closest board of director elections ever. Eric Anderson, president of VROOM Network, was re-elected to an aftermarket/allied ...
Read More »Executive of the year nominations sought
Powersports Business would like to receive nominations for its annual executive of the year award. Executives from all powersports companies, including vehicle and parts manufacturers, distributors and dealer service providers, ...
Read More »Metric OEMs reduce U.S. motorcycle exports by nearly 80 percent
Metric manufacturers cut back significantly in January on motorcycle exports into North America, a report shows. Members of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) reported a nearly 80 percent decline ...
Read More »Business management software providers partner
c-Systems Software Inc. acquired Softpower Business Solutions, a fellow provider of dealer management systems for the powersports industry, according to a press release from c-Systems. “Sharing technology, uniting resources and ...
Read More »Ski-Doo launches PG&A online store
Consumers now can buy Ski-Doo parts, accessories and clothing anytime at store.ski-doo.com. Their purchases will be delivered to their doorstep anywhere in Canada and the United States. Online orders are ...
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