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Indian reports capital increase – September 25, 2006
The company trying to bring back the Indian Motorcycle brand announced a capital increase of $30 million to fund the…
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NPA adds H-D dealer-to-dealer site – September 25, 2006
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) has partnered with Harley-Davidson to provide a dealer-to-dealer wholesale online site, www.HD-dealerexchange.com. “Harley is focusing wholeheartedly…
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New investors, new growth hopes – September 25, 2006
National Powersports Auction (NPA) has a new majority owner, a move that will not result in any changes to the…
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September 25, 2006 – Finance Digest
Piaggio net income up 26.3 percent in first half Piaggio & C SpA said net income for the six months…
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A Q&A with KTM executives – September 25, 2006
EDITOR’S NOTE — Cross Industries’ Stefan Pierer and Rudolf Knuenz purchased KTM out of bankruptcy in late 1991 for approximately…
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KTM prepares for sportbikes, ATV – September 25, 2006
PORTLAND, Ore. – KTM dealers from the United States and Canada learned the company plans to bring the 990 Super…
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LeMans plans expansions – September 25, 2006
MADISON, Wis. — LeMans Corp., the company that owns Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties, is approaching its 40th birthday with…
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Some dealers may lose Honda PWC – September 25, 2006
A number of Honda Aquatrax dealers who initially signed on to carry the brand’s personal watercraft line are reaching a…
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Sept. 25, 2006 – Finance Digest
Piaggio net income up 26.3 percent in first half Piaggio & C SpA said net income for the six months…
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Preowned, but with a guarantee – September 25, 2006
Suzuki is set to become the first Japanese powersports manufacturer to provide a certification program for preowned vehicles, a program…
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Sept. 4, 2006 – FMF Racing’s unique partnership expands
BOISE, Idaho — FMF Racing’s partnership with a European aftermarket company — a rare alliance for the California-based manufacturer —…
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Sept. 4, 2006 – An expanding national presence
BOISE, Idaho — Western Power Sports’ ongoing transition from a regional distributor to a national one will accelerate in the…
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Sept. 4, 2006 – Aftermarket Digest
Polaris, MTM extend relationship with Mercury Castings Mercury Castings, a division of Mercury Marine, has reached a long-term agreement with…
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Growing sales in a down market – September 4, 2006
A quick look at recent stats makes the snowmobile business look like it’s going out of business: sales decreases, multiple…
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September 4, 2006 – Snowmobile Report
Hidden value in your store The back room of your dealership may have more value than you think. According to…
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PowerSki: Ramp-up continues – September 4, 2006
Officials at PowerSki International Corporation (PSI) say they are continuing to ramp up stock of the Powerski Jetboard Igniter 330s.…
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Top racer’s departure fuels Hydrospace rumors – September 4, 2006
Hydrospace, the Austrian manufacturer of the industry’s first production four-stroke stand-up personal watercraft, unexpectedly terminated the company’s contract with high-profile…
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September 4, 2006 – PWC Report
Made in China PWC rumored to be on their way Rumors continue to swirl over the possibility of Chinese-manufactured PWC…
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Helmet use varies across country – September 4, 2006
In the early 1970s, virtually all states had laws requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets. But Illinois repealed its law…
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Snell updates M2005 list – September 4, 2006
Snell Memorial Foundation’s M2005 Standard presents methods for identifying motorcycle helmet models that meet specified standards for impact protection and…
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