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Today is nomination deadline for Powersports Business Honors night awards

Dave McMahon — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:26:18 +0000

As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, Powersports Business is inviting you to join us for the inaugural Powersports Business Honors night, where we put the spotlight on dealerships, their owners and staff who accelerate our industry on a daily basis. Act quick-like, however, as the deadline for nominations is today, June 1. How can ...

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Without factory support, can anyone fix our service departments?

Dave McMahon — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:29:01 +0000

Powersports Business contributor Mark J. Sheffield, a former dealer principal who now steers dealership owners in the right direction as a 20 Group facilitator for Spader Business Management, provides dealers with a timely piece on service departments. As someone with OCD tendencies, the Service Department has always frustrated me. I like things to be neat ...

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Fraud prevention — it starts with you!

Dave McMahon — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:11:00 +0000

Powersports Business contributor Mark J. Sheffield, a former dealer principal who now steers dealership owners in the right direction as a 20 Group facilitator for Spader Business Management, provides dealers with a timely piece on fraud prevention. By Mark J. SheffieldContributing writer We all look forward to the holiday shopping season and the customers coming ...

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Warning: Today, 4 out of 5 kindergarteners can’t ride a bicycle

Dave McMahon — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:54:00 +0000

By Fran O’Hagan, Contributing writer Ryan McFarland, the founder of Strider kids bicycles, told his motorcycle industry audience at the Orange County IMS Outdoors event that today only one in five kindergarteners know how to ride a bicycle. Similarly, most young drivers today have never learned to use a clutch to drive a car with ...

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Dunlop Motorcycle Tires announces expanded size range for DT4 lineup

Nick Longworth — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Since 2020 all American Flat Track classes have been running the new DT4 tire from Dunlop Motorcycle Tires. Designed for pro and amateur riders alike, the DT4 has multiple compound options, a new tread pattern, more grip and can be run tubeless for greater overall versatility and performance. But according to a recent announcement, now ...

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RumbleOn enters into agreement to acquire Freedom Powersports

Nick Longworth — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000

RumbleOn has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Freedom Powersports, including the business and powersports dealerships operated at 13 locations in Texas, Georgia and Alabama. Powersports Business previously spoke with Freedom Powersports owner Kevin Lackey about its goals for the future when the company was expanding. According to the announcement, the ...

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Rollick announces new CFO, Head of Dealer Solutions

Nick Longworth — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Rollick Inc. has announced the addition of John Neale as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Amy Norris as Head of Dealer Solutions. These leadership appointments position Rollick to continue driving company growth and strengthen its role as a marketing technology leader in outdoor vehicle sales. Based in Austin, Neale brings nearly 20 years of experience ...

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EnerSys launches ODYSSEY PRO Batteries

Nick Longworth — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

EnerSys has announced it has strengthened its portfolio to now include ODYSSEY PRO batteries, engineered with an advanced carbon additive for more reserve capacity (up to 10%) and longer cycle life. “In order to remain at the forefront of innovation and to enhance the overall customer experience, ODYSSEY PRO batteries are manufactured to meet the ...

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Garmin named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association

Nick Longworth — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Garmin International Inc. has announced it was named Manufacturer of the Year for the seventh consecutive year by members of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) at its annual business meeting and awards banquet held Sept. 23, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. The coveted Manufacturer of the Year honor is given to the most recognized company ...

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OTR International acquires Hoosier Wheel

Nick Longworth — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000

OTR International has announced the acquisition of Hoosier Wheel – a manufacturer of standard and custom wheel assemblies for off-the-road applications, including lawn and garden, agriculture and material handling located in Evansville, Indiana. Hoosier Wheel offers a complete line of pneumatic and semi-pneumatic wheels, including both steel and plastic construction, and a diverse offering of ...

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