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DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS
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Everything really is bigger in Texas… including the need for a larger facility to better service dealers in the Lone Star State.
Shades of Stargate! Denago Powersports — the fastest growing OEM in the U.S. — has opened its new dealer portal.
Urban Practicality Redefined
After her most recent stint with Segway, Caitlyn Williams has made the segue to the aftermarket side, signing on as Central Regional Sales Manager – Owned Brands for Turn 14 Powersports.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of George Barber,” says the Barber Museum.
Shifting Gears
After her most recent stint with Segway, Caitlyn Williams has made the segue to the aftermarket side, signing on as Central Regional Sales Manager – Owned Brands for Turn 14 Powersports.
Straight from meeting with Artie Starrs at Motor Bike Europe and covering the Olympics in Milan, digital community builder @thatgirl_gogo is back in the saddle and ready to roar into Daytona for Bike Week.
Maxwell Materne, Co-Founder & CEO of Ownex dropped a bomb at AIMExpo: “I am no longer with Garage Composites.
Dealers in the Pacific Northwest may recognize National Powersport Auctions’ new Territory Sales Manager Randy Mullinix.
Ryan Farage goes from two-wheels to four. Most recently LiveWire’s North American Managing Director, he was Harley-Davidson’s U.S. Network Development & Dealer Operations lead for more than a decade.
GROUNDBREAKING NEWS FROM DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS! Everything really is bigger in Texas… including the need for a larger facility to better service dealers in the Lone Star State. National Powersport Auctions (NPA) will celebrate the groundbreaking of its newest location in Denton, Texas, on Thursday, February 19, at 9:00 AM CST. According to NPA, this ceremony marks an important milestone in NPA’s continued growth and commitment to expanding its services across key powersports markets nationwide. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/groundbreaking-news-from-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/
“Dealers are our most important partners, and we will judge our business based on the success of our dealers,” explains new Indian CEO Mike Kennedy. Indian Motorcycle’s future will be built alongside its global dealer network. The company is committed to delivering the number one dealer experience in the industry – partnerships built on trust through transparency. Stay tuned for the full interview with Kennedy in the March 2026 issue. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dealers-first/
The Motorcycle Industry Council and its Board of Directors thanked Jim Woodruff, CEO of National Powersport Auctions, for a decade of “extraordinary leadership on the board, bringing strategic vision and passion to his service, and for serving as Secretary/Treasurer since 2017.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/mic-thanks-npa-ceo/
PRODUCT NEWS: SW-MOTECH EXPANDS OPTIONS With U.S. operations based in Beaverton, Oregon, it stands to reason that SW-MOTECH USA knows a thing or two about inclement weather. With that in mind, the Teutonic team has expanded its range of dry bags and waterproof luggage. If you missed the unveiling at AIMExpo, do your damp customers a favor and check out the waterproof luggage and drybag collections in advance of spring showers. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/product-news-sw-motech-expands-options/
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Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA (YMFUS) rang in the new year with a new president.
