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Harley-Davidson details reset plan as Q4 loss widens
North America retail sales declined 13% for the full year but rose 5% in the fourth quarter, driven by strength…
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Gamifying dealership operations to improve performance
Industry veteran Mark Sheffield shares his story on how visible, ongoing contests can be applied to how we run powersports…
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MIC reports 2025 motorcycle, ATV retail sales decline as buyers shift to smaller models
According to the MIC Ride Report and year-end data, sales of new motorcycles and scooters declined 7.6% in 2025 compared…
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Paradise Harley-Davidson sold to Paulson and Thomas
Paradise Harley-Davidson, in Tigard, Oregon, has changed ownership, with industry veterans Erik Paulson and Dave Thomas acquiring the dealership from…
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Indian Motorcycle goes independent as Carolwood LP closes acquisition
The recently closed acquisition has set the 125-year-old company up as a stand-alone motorcycle manufacturer for the first time in…
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NPDA elects Jayson Davis as chairman, installs new officers as membership grows
The National Powersports Dealer Association has installed new officers and expanded its board of directors as the organization marks five…
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Industry veteran Steve Jones, executive, dealer consultant and PSB contributor, dies at 77
Jones spent decades working closely with powersports dealers across the western United States, earning a reputation as a trusted field…
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Polaris to close Wisconsin powertrain manufacturing plant by end of 2026
Engine production for Indian Motorcycle models will be consolidated at Polaris’ Spirit Lake, Iowa, manufacturing operations, where more than 500…
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AMA elects Tom Umphress as new board chairman
Tom Umphress has served on the AMA board of directors since 2021. His appointment to board chair moves former chairman…
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Harley-Davidson unveils ‘Chapter Two’ of its 2026 lineup
The 13-model release includes both new and updated bikes in the CVO, grand American touring, adventure, trike, and Enthusiast Collection…
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Powersports industry honors Best in Class dealers and rising leaders at Orlando awards celebration
The powersports industry gathered last night in Orlando, Florida, at the Wyndham Disney Springs hotel to celebrate excellence across dealerships,…
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Performance Brokerage Services to attend, speak at PSB Accelerate Conference
Performance Brokerage Services will be in attendance at the PSB 2026 Accelerate Conference, Jan. 18-20, with partner Courtney Bernhard giving…
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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 announces construction of two new buildings at its Japan HQ
Due to aging facilities and insufficient space, Yamaha is constructing two new corporate buildings at its Japan headquarters that total…
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Denago’s new RanchHawk brings value to the UTV segment
Denago is breaking into the value-UTV market with the all-new RanchHawk 650FI, a 623cc-powered side-by-side that is priced at less…
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Arctic Cat acquires enduro snowmobile brand Widescape
Arctic Cat is expanding its winter recreation portfolio with the acquisition of Widescape, a brand known for its stand-up enduro…
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Premium motorcycle dealer group files for Chapter 11
Motos America, Inc., a Utah-based motorcycle dealership group, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Dec. 31, 2025. The company operates…
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2025 year in review: Powersports industry navigates change, consolidation, and seeks stability
As 2025 comes to a close, the powersports industry stands at a crossroads. The year revealed significant challenges but also…
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Hall’s Harley-Davidson sold to Simpson family, marking new chapter for Springfield dealership
Hall’s Harley-Davidson in Springfield, Illinois, has been acquired by Rhett, Trent and Linn Simpson from longtime owners Stan and Pat…
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NPA rolls out 2026 Auction Calendar, locking in consistency for dealers
The 2026 calendar keeps the structure dealers know well, with auction start times remaining at 9 a.m. local time across…
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