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The StaffMarch 23, 2020
Dealerships in New York are temporarily closing
Some dealerships in New York State have started to put the temporarily closed sign on their doors, due to a…
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NewsThe StaffMarch 21, 2020
Logan Powersports announces temporary closure of four stores
Owner Mike Ratz of Logan Powersports in Logan, West Virginia, informed Powersports Business Saturday morning that all dealership locations will…
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Arctic CatThe StaffMarch 21, 2020
Arctic Cat closes Minn. plant temporarily: report
Arctic Cat has temporarily closed its manufacturing plant in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, apparently due to a difficulty in sourcing…
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The StaffMarch 20, 2020
Bert’s Mega Mall provides store status update
Owner Ron Seidner sends word this afternoon that the showroom at Bert’s Mega Mall is temporarily closed and the entire…
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NewsThe StaffMarch 19, 2020
Tucker offering enhanced drop ship program
During a time of continued uncertainty, it’s always nice to know exactly where your business partnerships stand. In a move…
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The StaffMarch 19, 2020
Polaris supply chain from China slowed: report
As the economy continues to slow in the wake of the COVID-19 (or “coronavirus”) outbreak, seemingly all industries are beginning…
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The StaffMarch 19, 2020
Helmets now getting special treatment at dealership
Dustin Lloyd, general manager of Cycle North Powersports in Prince George, B.C., offered the following update to the dealership’s customers…
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NewsThe StaffMarch 18, 2020
GO AZ Scottsdale announces March 18-31 closure
GO AZ Motorcycles in Scottsdale, Arizona, announced Wednesday that it will be closed through March 31. Here’s a letter to…
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Harley-DavidsonThe StaffMarch 18, 2020
Harley-Davidson temporarily suspending U.S. production
Harley-Davidson announced on Wednesday that the company is temporarily suspending production at its U.S. manufacturing facilities from March 18-29. Here’s…
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The StaffMarch 18, 2020
Sheffield: Dealers should know their Ground Truth
By MARK J. SHEFFIELD Normally you see a problem coming at you, but COVID-19 swooped in from the periphery and…
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NewsThe StaffMarch 18, 2020
Minnesota dealership closes two locations temporarily
St. Boni and Minneapolis Motorsports announced the temporary closure to the public of both dealership locations. Both shops are scheduled…
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The StaffMarch 17, 2020
Mobile service pickup, delivery being offered
Banner Recreation and Marine, with locations in Kelowna, Golden and Vernon, B.C., has offered this information to its customers: “To…
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The StaffMarch 17, 2020
Another take on shops staying open vs. temporary closure
From our friends over at GP Motorcycles of San Diego, an e-newsletter to its customers says of the dealership: “WE…
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NewsThe StaffMarch 17, 2020
Ducati closes until March 25 to reorganize production lines
Ducati, the motorcycle manufacturer located in Borgo Panigale, Italy, is shutting down its plant until March 25 to implement the…
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NewsThe StaffMarch 17, 2020
MV Agusta’s northern Italy plant to remain open
Varese, Italy-based MV Agusta announced that it has decided, in agreement with workers’ representatives and in full compliance with the…
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NewsThe StaffMarch 17, 2020
Governor’s request leads to voluntary closure of dealerships
Some powersports dealerships in one state are beginning St. Patrick’s Day with the idea of not making much in the…
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The StaffMarch 17, 2020
Vendor permits pulled at Bike Week, but traffic not affected: report
The city of Daytona Beach revoked vendor permits at Bike Week on Friday to discourage large gatherings because of the…
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