A growing off-road vehicle manufacturer has has made two hires as it expands its footprint in the U.S. The combined experience between the two includes stints with Polaris, Arctic Cat ...
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UTV accessories company gets acquired
Jacksonville, Florida-based Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co LLC (Nivel) has acquired one of the leading aftermarket accessories companies in the side-by-side market. Nivel’s purchase of North Carolina-based Seizmik brings together ...
Read More »New-for-2020 gas side-by-side models revealed
West Fargo, North Dakota-based Bobcat has unveiled its 2020 UV34 and UV34XL gas side-by-sides. Featuring industry-leading specs and proven durability, the new UV34 and UV34XL gas machines deliver reliable performance ...
Read More »Polaris reports April ORV retail results: analyst
According to a research note provided to Powersports Business by BMO Capital Markets analyst Gerrick Johnson, the Polaris first-quarter earnings announcement brought with it some positive April news. Johnson writes ...
Read More »Study reveals top OEM brands for dealership website responses
The 2020 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index for Internet Lead Effectiveness Study has been revealed. As you can see, the results from the survey of 6,012 U.S. dealerships conducted between ...
Read More »Polaris Q1 North America ORV retail sales decrease
“Polaris opened 2020 on an upswing, with retail demand significantly outpacing our expectations, but the abrupt impact of COVID-19 in mid-March drastically altered our momentum. Since then we have honed ...
Read More »Ex-BMW, H-D, Triumph exec lands with KYMCO USA
KYMCO USA, Inc. announced that a 25-year veteran of the powersports industry with stops at such companies as BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, Triumph and Zero Motorcycles is joining the company as ...
Read More »HISUN USA names new national sales manager
McKinney, Texas-based HISUN Motor Corp., USA has appointed Jason Walling as national sales manger. Larry Vandiver, who previously held the role, is now executive consultant. Walling brings 20 years of ...
Read More »Motorcycle, ORV registration growth in Jan.-Feb.: SSI
Exclusive data from Statistical Surveys, Inc., shows that the screeching sound at the cash register that most dealerships heard in March due to the coronavirus followed a stellar first two ...
Read More »Honda extends production halt of ATVs, side-by-sides at HSC through May 1
As the unprecedented economic impact of the fast-changing COVID-19 pandemic worsens, Honda continues to evaluate conditions and make temporary adjustments to its production operations in the U.S. and Canada. In ...
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