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Audi acquires Ducati for $1.1 billion
Automaker Audi AG, a Volkswagen brand, announced Wednesday that it is buying Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. from Investindustrial Group. Numerous…
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Analyst: Restructuring/SAP implementation status key for Harley
Wells Fargo Securities analyst Tim Conder provided a research note to Powersports Business today that offered a preview of the…
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Brammo unveils specs of Empulse and Empulse R
Brammo Inc. has revealed details about its Empulse and Empulse R electric sport bikes. A drivetrain designed and built for…
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iPad shoppers spend more per visit than desktop shoppers
Desktop shoppers make up the majority of online shopping, but iPad and other mobile shopping have been steadily increasing over…
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Motul named official lubricant of FIM
Motul announced that it has entered into a three-year partnership agreement with the international motorcycle governing body FIM. On Saturday,…
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Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar presented with MIC Chairman’s Award
Kids get to ride appropriate-sized dirt bikes, ATVs and snowmobiles; dealers can continue to sell youth-sized off-road vehicles, and trails…
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Consumers buying more online less often
The number of orders placed by consumers online fell in the first quarter of 2012 compared to 2011, but customers…
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N.J. dealership expands to two stories, 108,000 square feet
Motorcycle Mall, a dealership located in Belleville, N.J., has more than tripled its size by opening a new 108,000-square-foot dealership.…
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PSB/RBC dealer survey shows Q1 momentum
A survey of more than 230 dealers from 45 states and Canada by Powersports Business and RBC Capital Markets points…
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Citi analyst: Harley dealer check shows Q1 retail sales up 15-17%
Harley-Davidson dealerships have seen a 15-17 percent increase in sales in the first quarter compared to the same quarter in…
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Reports say Audi may unveil Ducati purchase next week
Audi, Volkswagen’s luxury car division, is set to make an announcement about its purchase of Ducati next week, two sources…
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MIC’s Revive Your Ride! Spring Giveaway returns
The Revive Your Ride! Win Big Spring Giveaway is back with three major cash prizes and dozens of prize packages…
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Club Car’s Alexander joins Curtis Industries
Curtis Industries LLC, a manufacturer of cab enclosures and accessories, announced Wednesday that Michael Alexander has joined the company as…
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Harley dealers’ Q1 year-over-year growth best in nearly a decade: analyst
Harley-Davidson dealers contacted by Longbow Research had a March year-over-year sales increase of 19 percent, which puts average Q1 growth…
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EagleRider adds franchise in Cozumel
EagleRider is expanding in Mexico and now has a new location in Cozumel. The new location is located on Avenida…
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JOBS act sets out to boost small businesses
The Jump-Start Our Business Start-Ups, or JOBS, act was signed into law last week, opening up businesses in need of…
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Roland Sands Design to open retail store
Roland Sands Design is opening a retail store at its company headquarters in Los Alamitos, Calif. The grand opening is…
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eBay survey: Many look to spend tax refund on a vehicle
A survey conducted by eBay Motors found about one-third of vehicle owners plan on spending a portion of their tax…
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Japanese bike exports to North America decrease
Production and export of 250cc and greater bikes were up for the month of February, according to the latest figures…
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Analyst: Polaris continued market share gains in Q1
Polaris Industries continued to show market share gains in the first quarter, based on Q1 dealer checks, according to Wells…
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