Finance and Insurance
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Synchrony tops Fortune Best Companies list
Synchrony climbed from No. 37 in 2021 to the top spot this year and has ranked in the top five…
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Horsepower Financial, CFMOTO launch nationwide ORV leasing program
Horsepower Financial Services and CFMOTO have expanded their partnership to introduce a national leasing program for off-road vehicles (ORVs), a…
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Octane, Suzuki expand partnership to offer full-spectrum financing for prime customers
Under the new agreement, Suzuki dealers can offer financing across the full credit spectrum, from subprime to prime, through a…
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Sheffield Financial expands pre-owned financing, boosts dealer flexibility
Sheffield Financial is expanding its pre-owned powersports financing program, introducing broader vehicle eligibility, higher loan advances and new dealer incentives…
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Octane surpasses $2B in originations, sets other milestones in 2025
In addition to growing its loan originations by 29% year-over-year, Octane also strengthened its dealer and OEM network and opened…
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Ampli-Fi partners with VisionAST to boost dealer F&I analytics
The collaboration combines Ampli-Fi’s dealer training and consulting services with VisionAST’s data analytics platform to provide real-time insight into dealership…
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Sheffield, Triumph extend multiyear retail financing partnership
The extension builds on a long-standing relationship that provides Triumph dealers and riders across the U.S. with Sheffield's retail financing…
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Synchrony and Polaris re-up customer finance partnership
Synchrony and Polaris renewed their financing partnership, extending a relationship that has supported Polaris customers and dealers for nearly 20…
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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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