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Brendan BakerSeptember 3, 2026UTV market 2026: Category shifts toward comfort, capability and value
Despite research showing the UTV market was essentially flat during the first half of 2026, it remains healthy, with significant…
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Dealers
The StaffSeptember 2, 2026YMFC shines spotlight on boat dealer VForce Marine
Yamaha Motor Finance Corp. continues its Dealer Spotlight series for 2026 by highlighting the success of VForce Marine, a boat…
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Best Practices
Brendan BakerSeptember 2, 2026AI in the dealership: Trust, but verify
A new report from SAS, based on research conducted with IDC, found that organizations with stronger AI governance, data quality,…
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Triumph
The StaffSeptember 2, 2026Beer-can chicken part of Triumph dealers’ summer send-off events Sept. 5
The first 20 registered guests at each participating dealership also will receive a Triumph-themed Beer Can Chicken Stand.
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Features
Chris OfficerAugust 26, 2026Social trends: How dealers are using social, and what experts are saying
Social media consultants and industry professionals offer insight into the current social media landscape and their approach to leveraging an…
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Dealers
The StaffAugust 26, 2026OPEI opposes California small-engine waiver as Congress eyes September vote
OPEI said it has historically worked with both CARB and EPA on emissions regulations but believes California's latest SORE amendments…
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Features
The StaffAugust 25, 2026Retail and visual merchandising: An essential, often ignored source of profit
Powersports retail specialist Jennifer Robison stresses the importance of showroom layout and product presentation, which directly influence consumers' purchasing decisions.
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Dealers
The StaffAugust 25, 2026Moto Canada urges targeted approach to U.S. trade retaliation
The association’s position comes as Canada prepares to impose new countertariffs following the breakdown of the latest Canada-U.S. trade talks.
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Features
Brendan BakerAugust 20, 2026The new digital dealership
LeadVenture research shows the dealers winning today aren’t relying on AI alone — they’re mastering the fundamentals of the modern…
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Dealers
The StaffAugust 19, 2026Materne: Our problems aren’t that special
Max Materne takes his skills in helping turnaround underperforming dealerships and applies them to a different industry, and realizes powersports…
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Motorcycle
Brendan BakerAugust 11, 2026Beta USA reports 19.5% sales growth through the first seven months
The company said sales through July exceeded its expectations, with Beta USA President Tim Pilg citing continued investment in dealer…
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Service Providers
The StaffAugust 11, 2026MotoHunt adds new upgrades to help dealers better manage inventory
The new updates are centered on giving dealers a real-time read on inventory health with new analytics, aging, and reporting…
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Honda
The StaffAugust 5, 2026Honda introduces new Amazon storefront for power equipment products
The Amazon storefront expands customer access to Honda's power equipment products and will enhance the online user experience, the company…
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Dealers
The StaffAugust 5, 2026GPS Powersports has grand opening, approved for tax rebate
The recently opened Alabama powersports dealership moved into a former furniture store and is also approved by the city to…
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Dealers
The StaffAugust 4, 2026Coffey: The AI conversation every dealer needs to have
AI promises to help dealers work smarter and sell more, so you can sleep better. Melissa Coffey argues that some…
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Dealers
The StaffAugust 4, 2026Powersports operations help drive Sonic’s record-setting quarter
Sonic Automotive reported record highs in 2Q revenue and net income, saying its powersports operations significantly contributed to the growth.
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Dealers
The StaffJuly 30, 2026Denago invites its dealers to NPDA DealerConnect
Denago is reaching out to its dealer network to encourage attendance to this year's NPDA DealerConnect, taking place Sept. 20-21…
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Features
Brendan BakerJuly 30, 2026Why 20 Groups remain a dealer’s best competitive advantage
While 20 Groups have been part of the powersports industry for decades, their value may be greater today than ever…
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Harley-Davidson
The StaffJuly 28, 2026Harley signs global merchandise agency BDA as official licensee for apparel
In the deal, BDA will design, manufacture, and distribute custom apparel for all Harley-Davidson dealership locations in the U.S. and…
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Dealers
The StaffJuly 28, 2026Sheffield: The transparency problem powersports can’t ignore
Mark Sheffield addresses the powersports transparency problem, where freight and setup costs drive up MSRPs, leaving dealers to explain charges…
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