Dealers
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Crown Automotive acquires Boswell’s Country Roads Harley-Davidson
Consolidation continues among Harley stores throughout the U.S., as Boswell's Country Roads Harley-Davidson joins Crown Automotive and PowerSports Group.
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The Dealer Lab: Podcast on dealer disruption, automotive influence, and the future of fixed ops
In Episode 26 of The Dealer Lab podcast, host Max Materne welcomes Brendan Baker, editor-in-chief of Powersports Business, for a…
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Yamaha Financial Services spotlights Rocky Mountain Cycle Plaza
The Rocky Mountain Cycle Plaza dealership was highlighted for its more than 10-year relationship with Yamaha Financial Services and its…
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North Carolina dealership sells to Boston-based investor
Avalanche Motorsports in Washington, North Carolina, recently sold to Boston-area investor Brian Zimmerman. Viking Mergers & Acquisitions facilitated the transaction.
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Harley’s Q1 results show retail strength, as ‘Back to the Bricks’ strategy revealed
The good news from Harley's Q1 was that global retail motorcycle sales rose 8% year-over-year to 33,507 units, led by…
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Moto Morini deploys AI sales agent to boost dealer leads
Moto Morini is leaning into artificial intelligence to strengthen its connection with U.S. consumers and dealers, announcing the rollout of…
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Dealer Council chair weighs in on Harley’s struggles, recent reset
George Gatto, dealer and chairman of NPDA’s Harley-Davidson Dealer Council, gives his perspective on the latest challenges The Motor Company…
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Harley recalls more than 88,000 motorcycles over crankcase pressure issue
Harley-Davidson dealers have been instructed to inspect the breather port and repair any blockage at no cost to owners. Notification…
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American Honda announces HRC Performance Shop pilot program
Three dealerships were selected to participate in the pilot program and will receive access to specialized HRC parts, components, and…
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TecAssured appoints Autumn Dennis as new VP of sales
Dennis' background includes retail automotive, F&I, and enterprise SaaS, giving her a unique perspective on both the dealership and the…
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Husqvarna partners with Octane, Huntington to streamline OPE financing
The “Huntington Bank Powered by Octane” program enables Husqvarna OPE dealers to manage the full sales and financing process within…
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Florida Harley-Davidson dealership property sells for $16.75M
As part of its recent five-dealership acquisition, Sonic Automotive purchased Space Coast Harley-Davidson for $16.75 million in real estate alone.
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Polaris Q1 shows tighter inventory and continued utility demand
Polaris Inc. opened 2026 with first-quarter results that point to improving dealer inventory balance, stronger margins, and continued demand in…
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NPDA white paper urges OEM pricing overhaul to meet FTC rules, protect dealers
In a white paper released April 23, the association said a growing disconnect between OEM pricing structures and Federal Trade…
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Arctic Cat marks one year under new ownership with focus on growth, product development
Arctic Cat is celebrating the first anniversary of its return to independent ownership, highlighting a year of operational recovery, product…
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NATDA partners with NCM Associates to expand dealer training
NATDA members will now have access to 20 Groups built specifically for trailer dealers, along with a new “Express” format…
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Tariff uncertainty ripples across powersports industry as OEMs, associations respond
Recent announcements from companies including Polaris Inc. and BRP Inc., along with advocacy efforts from industry groups such as the…
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NPA promotes from within, elevates Maxon to regional operations manager
Brad Maxon has been with National Powersport Auctions for 12 years, most recently serving as the company's operations manager in…
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Harley details capital-light overhaul of finance arm, dealer support unchanged
Despite the structural changes, executives reiterated that HDFS remains a core component of Harley-Davidson’s business model, supporting both retail customers…
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Pennsylvania AG charges three in Harley-Davidson dealership theft ring
Authorities identified the defendants as members of the Guerilla Motorcycle Club, a chapter of the Maryland-based Wheels of Soul.
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