Finance and Insurance
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Northpoint names Childress new VP of sales
Gary Childress will assume responsibilities overseeing and directing sales for the organization’s marine, powersports, recreational vehicle, and trailer divisions.
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Nifty 50 spotlights top products shaping dealer profitability in 2026
Presented annually by Powersports Business, the Nifty 50 highlights 50 products and services that stand out for innovation, dealer impact…
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Consumer signals split in January as inflation concerns linger
According to data from the University of Michigan, shoppers remain cautious, price-sensitive and increasingly selective — even as some measures…
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Arctic Cat selects Northpoint Commercial Finance as exclusive floorplan provider
Since acquiring Arctic Cat in April 2025, company leadership has emphasized strengthening dealer partnerships through improved support, service, and value-driven…
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Rider’s Advantage unveils new brand identity to dealers at Accelerate
The updated branding includes a new logo, a vibrant color palette, and refined messaging that emphasize Rider’s Advantage’s commitment to…
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Women’s Motocross Championship joins SMX for 2026 with Synchrony as presenting sponsor
Susan Medrano, senior vice president and general manager of Synchrony Outdoors, said the partnership aligns with the company’s broader efforts…
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2026 Nifty 50 nominations due Monday, Jan. 26!
Nominate an aftermarket or factory part, accessory, or a new product from service providers and technology companies!
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Yamaha Motor Finance Corp. USA appoints new president
YMFUS taps 20-year veteran and financial services executive, Kevin Duck, to lead the next phase of the company's growth and…
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Protective closes Portfolio deal, enhances dealer wealth, F&I solutions
The transaction, which closed Jan. 5, should strengthen Protective's market leadership and expand dealer wealth solutions across multiple vehicle sectors.
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Octane Raises $100M in Series F funding round
The fintech company says it will leverage the funding round to accelerate market penetration and deepen its product offering for…
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700Credit data breach raises compliance questions for powersports dealers
700Credit stated that its internal network was not breached. Instead, attackers used credentials from an integrated third-party partner to access…
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Survey: Sales stabilize in November, but inventory and dealer confidence slip
Sales trends showed modest improvement in November, but excess inventory and growing dealer fatigue continue to pressure the powersports retail…
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Adventure Lifestyle teams with Octane to launch new in-house finance program
The program goes live this month across the company’s 20 Adventure Powersports and Adventure Marine stores, offering buyers exclusive financing…
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Huntington, Octane team up on one-stop OPE financing platform
The collaboration pairs Huntington’s prime financing with Octane’s near-prime lending through Roadrunner Financial, giving dealers a full-spectrum solution on a…
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Octane earns ‘ABS Deal of the Year’ award, closes $284 million powersports loan securitization
The award highlights a milestone year for Octane’s capital markets platform, which continues to fuel lending growth across the powersports…
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Protective expands F&I reach with acquisition of Portfolio Holding, Inc.
The acquisition of Portfolio strengthens Protective’s ability to serve dealers across all major vehicle sectors — including powersports, marine, RV,…
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Yamaha Motor delivers strong Q3 results offset by tariff impacts
Yamaha Motor Co., reported consolidated results for the first nine months of fiscal 2025, showing steady performance in its motorcycle…
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Autrella expands insurance coverage to include Trask turbo systems
The F&I provider's Performance Plus coverage, which already includes several aftermarket engines, now extends to builds with Trask Performance turbo…
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YMFC recognizes Power Motorsports for outstanding customer service
Yamaha Finance Corporation has spotlighted Power Motorsports of Sublimity, Oregon, for exceptional customer service and a strong commitment to building…
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FlexPath DXP expands with credit-verified payments for powersports shoppers
The company’s latest innovation, Single Vehicle Payment Prequalification (SVP), builds on its VeriQual platform to show shoppers real, personalized payments…
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