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Service Providers
National Powersports Distributors partners with Ekho on AI sales agent
National Powersports Distributors has partnered with Ekho to deploy the company's AI Sales Agent across its pre-owned powersports dealership operation.
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Dealers
New data shows growing concerns over U.S. economy could hurt powersports sales
The University of Michigan survey results point to a declining economic environment for discretionary purchases such as powersports vehicles.
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Dealers
Hope is not a strategy: How powersports dealers can exit on their terms
Financial advisers Paulina Matel and Brad Stanek developed a practical checklist for dealership owners on what to do before they…
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Features
Coffey: September called, it wants its customers back
Industry veteran Melissa Coffey dives into ways dealers can get sales spiking again and how September is the perfect month…
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Features
Century-plus-old dealer remains a force in New England powersports market
Nault’s Powersports has an 118-year history that began with selling Schwinn bicycles, and has since grown into a four-rooftop dealership…
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Yamaha
Yamaha updates the WR450F, its ‘ultimate enduro machine’
Dubbed the “ultimate enduro machine,” Yamaha says its updated WR450F offers a light but powerful off-road package capable of both…
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Finance and Insurance
FlexPath appoints new director of dealer, channel development
In her role, Shannon Neilson will work with dealers to help them better understand how consumers engage with their marketing…
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Distributors/Aftermarket
NVP Product Expo returns to Milwaukee this weekend
The powersports aftermarket will converge in Milwaukee this weekend as Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties bring the 2026 NVP Product…
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Service Providers
AppOne-DX1 team up to help dealers streamline financing experience
The companies say the partnership supports dealers by creating a more connected workflow from vehicle selection through financing.
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Features
Déjà Vu, Part 2: Winning the e-moto generation
Industry veteran Jan Plessner looks at the e-moto craze and how dealers can harness its popularity to generate lifelong two-wheel…
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Dealers
Sonic sets second straight sales record at Sturgis
The record-setting event saw Sonic sell 1,135 motorcycles, which included 511 new Harley-Davidson bikes, at the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
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Motorcycle
U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, creating new pressure for motorcycle industry
The escalating U.S.-Canada trade dispute is creating another layer of uncertainty for motorcycle manufacturers, distributors and dealers, with both countries…
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Side-by-Side
UTV 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
YMFC 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
AI 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
Beer-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
Social 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
OPEI 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
Retail 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
Moto 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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