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KYMCO mulling spinning off Ionex electric scooter brand: report

Dave McMahon — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:02:00 +0000

KYMCO is considering spinning off its Ionex electric scooter brand, according to a report on TaipeiTimes.com. Chairman Allen Ko tells the news outlet that “we might follow the model of Harley-Davidson Inc., which is to spin off the electric motorcycle unit, LiveWire, to list the entity publicly.” Powersports Business editor-in-chief Dave McMahon (left) and KYMCO ...

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LiveWire’s merger includes partnership with Harley-Davidson, KYMCO

Dave McMahon — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:47:07 +0000

Harley-Davidson, Inc. and AEA-Bridges Impact Corp., a special purpose acquisition company with a dedicated sustainability focus, sponsored by executives of AEA Investors and Bridges Fund Management, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement under which ABIC will combine with LiveWire, Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle division, to create a new publicly traded ...

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Ex-BMW, H-D, Triumph exec lands with KYMCO USA

Dave McMahon — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:11:30 +0000

KYMCO USA, Inc. announced that a 25-year veteran of the powersports industry with stops at such companies as BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, Triumph and Zero Motorcycles is joining the company as Chief Revenue Officer. Muir “Mac” McMath is joining KYMCO USA, Inc. as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to add his considerable business expertise and know-how to ...

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KYMCO USA’s new CFO brings experience from Adidas, Timberland

Dave McMahon — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:09:00 +0000

KYMCO USA, Inc. announced that Jeremy Lawrence has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Lawrence brings over 20 years of professional financial experience and leadership with former controller roles in major companies including Adidas International, Timberland, and most recently Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway company. He will be based at KYMCO USA’s headquarters Spartanburg, ...

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Kymco makes Southeast Asian ride-hailing investment: report

Dave McMahon — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:05:27 +0000

A report on Forbes.com titled “Why a Taiwanese Motorcycle Maker Invested Millions In Southeast Asian Ride-Hailing Giant Grab” reveals that a “venture capital firm backed by Taiwan-based motorcycle maker Kymco has invested $30 million in Grab, southeast Asian’s biggest ride-hailing service, earlier this month.” The report goes on to say that “Kymco Capital made the ...

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Manufacturer announces plan to unveil new 2020 products

alarson — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:14:35 +0000

KYMCO announced plans to showcase its new 2020 model year products at CollegeFest, the ultimate back to school event. Held annually, the event brings together thousands of college students and various vendors to create a unique lifestyle experience. Students learn about new products and brands while enjoying beautiful Fenway Park. "The New Era of KYMCO" ...

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KYMCO introduces electric super sport at EICMA

alarson — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:05:33 +0000

At EICMA 2018, KYMCO announced the launch of KYMCO SuperNEX, a fusion of “supersport” and “electric” that delivers everything modern supersport riders dream of. “While people have no doubt that the next era of personal transportation is electric,” said Allen Ko, KYMCO chairman, “many are still pondering over the profound implications of electric in the ...

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KYMCO launches commercial scooter brand

alarson — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 20:00:08 +0000

Building on a successful launch of Ionex for consumers in early 2018, KYMCO unveiled Ionex Commercial, another step forward in KYMCO’s mission to transform modern transportation by making the world greener, cities cleaner, and electric a practical reality. “This is an inflection point for businesses and governments to make a big impact in modern transportation,” ...

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KYMCO to debut new product at Paris Motor Show

Dave McMahon — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:38:05 +0000

KYMCO announced it will reveal a total solution for all business and governments to go electric with its Ionex Commercial brand next week at the Paris Motor Show. KYMCO will hold a press conference on Oct. 3 to reveal the details. PSB editor in chief Dave McMahon will join KYMCO USA executives and dealers in ...

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KYMCO hires North American VP of Sales

Jimmy Gilligan — Tue, 08 May 2018 13:30:14 +0000

By Dave McMahon Editor in Chief Spartanburg, South Carolina-based KYMCO USA has hired industry veteran Sean Gatesy as its new vice president of Sales for both the U.S. and Canada, starting May 14. Mike Hancock, who formerly handled U.S. sales for KYMCO as national sales manager, and the company have parted ways. KYMCO has launched ...

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