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Dealers
The StaffMay 19, 2026Inflation 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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Finance and Insurance
The StaffFebruary 10, 2026Consumer signals split in January as inflation concerns linger
According to data from the University of Michigan, shoppers remain cautious, price-sensitive and increasingly selective — even as some measures…
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Finance and Insurance
The StaffSeptember 30, 2025MIC: Consumer confidence slips in August, big-ticket buying signals mixed
Buying conditions for durable goods — which include motorcycles, ATVs, and other powersports vehicles — dropped to their weakest point…
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