NVP IN MKE
Twice As Good!
DEALER PROFILE
Hay Days With East Central Sports
VALE
Godspeed John Penton
News By Category
News
On the eve of EICMA, @Ducati Motor Holdings paid tribute to its dealers at a star studded gala in Sardinia.
Emceed by Perry King and Laurette Nicoll, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted its 2025 Class on Thursday, Oct. 23.
As part of its nearly 30 new model roll-out for 2026 Triumph is going back to its roots with the Bonneville T100, T120 and T120 Black — the next chapter in a story that never stands still.
Power Motorsports located in Sublimity, Oregon, has built its reputation on a customer-first mindset that extends far beyond the sales floor.
The Motorcycle Industry Council and its Board of Directors extend our appreciation to Tim Calhoun, President of Powersports Pros Consulting, for his more than six years of service and leadership.
Shifting Gears
Land use advocate and long-time go-to guy at the dealership level Ted Cabral brings decades of powersports experience to the ZiiDMS team.
Dream job! “I’ve officially started my new role as Membership Coordinator at the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC),” says Daniel Dégallier.
As part of the go-forward plan, Carolwood has tabbed Mike Kennedy to serve as CEO of the new independent Indian Motorcycle organization once the deal closes.
Sometimes you have to shift into a higher gear to accelerate… But what does it take to get to Lightspeed? That is where Taylor Allis comes in as Lightspeed DMS’ new Chief Product Officer—a key addition as Lightspeed continues to grow and invest in building the strongest leadership team in the industry.
Back in the saddle: BAKER Drivetrain has engaged V-Twin industry veteran James Simonelli to drive innovation at the industry leader in American-made motorcycle drivetrains.
#ShiftingGears: Sound The Klaxon, Kevin Dunn Is Available Kevin R. Dunn reports he is a free agent after spending the past 6.5 years as GM at Capital Powersports. Well, it is true. Thank you to all those that have already reached out. But I am once again a free-agent. I am proud of where my team and I took Capital Powersports over the 6.5 years I was with them. From a two-brand, $6M, 600+ unit per year dealer, to a six-brand, $13M, and over 1,300 unit dealer. I truly wish the company and the dealership continued success and want to see its growth continue at the rapid rate it has been doing. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dealer-news-11/
AIMExpo Is Coming, Are You Going? “In business, success often comes down to who you know and how you connect,” notes Motorcycle Industry Council Vice President Market Expansion & Events Cinnamon Kernes. “That’s why we’re inviting you to AIMExpo 2026 — the ultimate gathering for building high-impact relationships in the powersports industry.” And best of all, Dealers register for free… if they act now. Mark your calendar and register online for AIMExpo at the Anaheim Convention Center January 7 – 9, 2026. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/time-to-connect/
DUCATI SALUTES DEALERS On the eve of Eicma, Ducati paid tribute to its dealers at a star-studded gala in Sardinia: #ducati dealers hold a vital and strategic role for us. They are the ambassadors of our values worldwide, even before being the first point of contact for those seeking a direct link to Borgo Panigale. That’s why the Ducati Global Dealer Conference 2025 was a landmark event: three days in the stunning setting of Sardinia, dedicated to sharing upcoming products, visions, strategies and results. A moment to reflect on the past year and look ahead with confidence and ambition, powered by the strongest chapter in the company’s history. An extraordinary turnout confirms we’re on the right path. • Over 80 countries were represented. • More than 1,000 attendees. • 455+ dealers from every continent. • 19 national meetings. • 5 dealer awards. Because when it comes to investing in growth, we never hesitate... Not even when that growth is about human connections."
ABOUT LAST NIGHT... Emceed by Perry King and Laurette Nicoll, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted its 2025 Class on Thursday, Oct. 23. The Class of 2025 includes Dana Bell, Chris Carter, Colin Edwards, Joe Kopp, Chad Reed and Ryan Young, all of whom completed the tradition of receiving their Hall of Fame rings and iconic gold jackets during the ceremony. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/about-last-night/
In Case You Missed It
In the September issue Bob Althoff noted we are an industry in crisis. “We all want a healthy industry. However as we are all too aware, what we have is less than our customers — present and future — deserve.
The September issue’s big ask caused a #FlashbackFriday moment back when Mark Rodgers asked Harley Exec Jerry Wilke if dealers were obsolete back in 2021.
AIROH USA now has nationwide availability of its world-championship winning helmets —151 World Titles at last count — via its fledgling network of certified local dealers.
Once again the lunatic fringe for moto bikers hopped up on race gas and Red Bull is taking over the strand. Super Hooligan Flat Track racing replaces beach cruisers on October 11th at Bolsa Chica State Beach in the heart of SoCal.
The much anticipated Vanderhall luxo-UTV has finally hit the trail with deliveries of Brawley production models dropping September 25, 2025.
