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The StaffMay 16, 2020Yamaha Motor adds five days to temporary closure due to COVID-19
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has determined that all business locations, factories, and offices in Japan will have…
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The StaffMay 15, 2020Tucker closing California, Arizona offices, eliminating COO, CCO positions
Below is the text of an email sent from Tucker Powersports President Marc McAllister to dealers and suppliers dated May…
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The StaffMay 15, 2020FMF KTM Factory Racing gears up for GNCC race Sunday
After two months off from racing due to the COVID-19 situation, the FMF KTM Factory Racing Team is ‘Ready to…
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The StaffMay 15, 2020Polaris to donate 100 meals for every Slingshot test drive
Under the guidelines of state and local protocols for reopening business, Polaris Slingshot is working with participating dealers across the…
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The StaffMay 14, 2020Service revenue declines 19.3 percent in April at region’s dealerships: exclusive data
Dealerships in the Northwest that use the Lightspeed DMS found that the coronavirus pandemic impacted their service department revenues during…
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The StaffMay 14, 2020New-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,…
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The StaffMay 14, 2020Top-selling entry-level enduro motorcycle gets $7,799 MSRP for 2021
One of the top-selling entry-level enduro motorcycles in America is set for July availability and brings a $7,779 MSRP. BETA…
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The StaffMay 14, 2020Ducati launches electric scooters with distribution partner
A new line of Ducati-brand electric mobility arriving by 2020, distributed under license by MT Distribution in Europe. Seven new…
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The StaffMay 13, 2020Major unit sales growth hits region in April: exclusive data
The South region wasn’t the only big winner in terms of revenue from new and pre-owned major units during the…
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The StaffMay 13, 2020NPA to debut live simulcast from Denver location
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) announced today that its newest facility in Denver is ready for business and will host its…
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The StaffMay 13, 2020MV Agusta Superveloce 800 reveals two new color schemes
Varese, Italy-based MV Agusta has announced two new color schemes for its neo-retro superbike, the Superveloce 800. The success of…
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The StaffMay 13, 2020Honda announces Android Auto integration for Gold Wings
Honda announced that Android Auto will be integrated with the current-model Gold Wing. At no additional cost, customers with Android…
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The StaffMay 12, 2020April major unit sales go from 78 to 112 in one year at dealership; YTD sales tripled at another; service into June
Throughout the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning in mid-March and carrying through May, powersports dealerships across the nation have…
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The StaffMay 11, 2020NPA auction lanes update for May 4-9 (video); 95 percent of units sold
National Powersport Auctions provides Powersports Business readers with an update from the auction lanes for May 4-9.
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The StaffMay 11, 2020Oh, to be an average dealer in the South in April
It was good to be an average powersports dealership in the South region during the month of April. Exclusive data…
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The StaffMay 7, 2020Virtual helmet fittings part of new way for dealership
When we first heard of virtual helmet fittings at dealerships, we thought “What?” So Powersports Business staff reporter Nick Longworth…
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The StaffMay 7, 2020Racing begins a week from Saturday
Need that racing itch scratched like most of us in the industry? You can make it happen a week from…
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The StaffMay 7, 2020AIMExpo moving to January 2021, becomes trade only
The Motorcycle Industry Council’s American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is moving to Jan. 21-23, 2021 at the Greater Columbus Convention…
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The StaffMay 6, 2020An 800 percent increase in e-commerce queries from dealerships during COVID-19
As online traffic increases due to adapting purchasing habits with the onset of COVID-19, dealerships are finding value in a…
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The StaffMay 6, 2020#cleartheshowroom trending at this dealership
The first week of May showed more signs of consumers ready to spend at a dealership that had so much…
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