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Dealers
Wisconsin Harley store celebrates 50 years by moving to bigger facility
This year marks 50 years in service for family-owned Appleton Harley-Davidson, which is also celebrating the milestone by moving into…
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Dealers
RideNow Group expects addition to the Russell indexes
The Russell indexes rank eligible U.S. companies by total market capitalization, allowing investors to track the performance of distinct market…
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Finance and Insurance
Yamaha Motor Finance completes $400 million securitization to support dealer inventory
The company says the deal also represents the first dealer floorplan ABS transaction containing powersports and marine receivables since 2015.
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Triumph
U.S. Triumph dealers battle for global spotlight in ‘Triumph Originals’ contest
The United States competition will feature custom builds from Moto Julia in New Orleans and Triumph Columbia River in Portland,…
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Features
Plessner: The invisible competitive advantage
Recruiter and industry veteran Jan Plessner shares her thoughts on this shared trait hiring managers should look for in potential…
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Dealers
Bar & Shield winning dealership sets standard for operations, customer experience
Diamondback Harley-Davidson recently received the 2025 Platinum Bar & Shield Award, and GM Bobby Callahan has the dealership "running on…
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Dealers
Former Wisconsin dealership looks to reopen following tragedies
The Wisconsin-based powersports dealership formerly known as Eagle Nation Cycles shut down in 2021 following a series of high-profile events
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Features
The Dealer Lab: Behavior change No. 2, the 6Is
In this edition of The Dealer Lab, former dealer Max Materne shares the five ways dealers can pitch new ideas…
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Dealers
Staying competitive in the AI era: A retailer’s survival guide
Eleanor Hecks explains how AI can enhance the customer experience while making a small retailer’s operations smarter and more efficient.
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Dealers
RideNow Group secures additional $35M in floorplan capacity
This floorplan increase is a timely accomplishment, the company says, as it anticipates it will support product availability at RideNow…
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Dealers
Inflation ticks up, adding pressure to big-ticket consumer purchases
U.S. inflation accelerated in April, raising additional concerns for consumers considering large purchases such as motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, boats and…
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Features
North Carolina Dealers Association meeting shows impact on legislation
The Motorcycle Dealers Association Winter Meeting took place in March at the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club in Durham.
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Hisun
HISUN promotes Jamie Cheek to senior vice president
In his new role, Cheek will focus on supporting strategic partner relationships, commercial initiatives, and business development efforts for key…
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KYMCO
Kymco extends protection program for dealers
KymcoUSA has relaunched its extended protection program, which it says gives dealers an easy way to increase per-unit revenue while…
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Distributors/Aftermarket
Parts, Drag, both named sponsors of two AMA Flat Track events
Parts Unlimited is now the entitlement sponsor of ThrottleFest, while Drag Specialities was named the official entitlement sponsor of the…
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Kawasaki
Plessner: This is where memories are made
Powersports industry recruiter Jan Plessner explains that dealers aren't just selling machines, but rather experiences that create life-long memories.
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Husqvarna
Husqvarna announces refreshed motocross lineup for 2027
The nine-bike lineup features machines from 50cc to 450cc, capable of tackling a variety of environments and suitable for a…
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Dealers
Reputation management in the age of online reviews
Business consultant Alan Miklofsky offers insight into how dealers can earn reviews, respond to criticism, and avoid letting a single…
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Features
The Dealer Lab: Delight by default
Industry veteran Max Materne talks about setting software and other dealer tools to the side and putting the focus back…
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Harley-Davidson
Crown Automotive acquires Boswell’s Country Roads Harley-Davidson
Consolidation continues among Harley stores throughout the U.S., as Boswell's Country Roads Harley-Davidson joins Crown Automotive and PowerSports Group.
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