From the Editors
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A retail sales picture that changes from region to region
It’s more a slow ascending hill than a dramatic climb, but the improved retail performance continues for the industry, even…
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A service department opportunity this winter
It’s a pretty rare time when something pushed as a win for the environment doesn’t actually translate into a loss…
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At least one retail sales drought ends
Did you hear that roar coming from Cupertino, Calif., earlier this week? That’s the headquarters of Ducati North America, where…
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Communication and the profit motive
In a time when customers seem to be few and far between, there’s no question customer service needs to be…
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PG&A inventory advice for every dealership to consider
If your PG&A inventory is collectively a little more aged than you would prefer, than by all means focus on…
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Is consumer confidence coming back?
In October 2008, only 19 percent of consumers said they were confident/very confident in the U.S. economy, according to a…
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A key Harley-Davidson issue
A very important V-twin industry topic was raised late last week but really never saw the light of day due…
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There’s an online equivalent to Black Friday
“It” isn’t just another computer term coined by Gen Y. And by the accounts of a recent retail sales survey,…
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The price at the pump
For dealers with abnormally high scooter inventories, I would love to tell you that a recent conversation I had with…
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A priceless moment at the Powersports Business event
For those of you who were unable to join us earlier this month at Indianapolis for the first-ever Powersports Business…
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