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Sound the alarm! Registration for the SEMA Show opens online Monday, May 4, for the 2026 event.
Denago PowerSports is an early adopter of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Powersports Pavilion.
While the tariffs have certainly hindered international trade for leading electric vehicle producer Evolution, it has not stopped their innovation.
Backed by the Motorcycle Industry Council, the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, the Right Rider Access Fund directs industry-supported funding to national, state and local organizations working on the ground to maintain trails, improve safety and promote responsible riding.
LaCheryl E. Jones, a leader in motorcycle safety policy and rider education, has joined the Motorcycle Safety Foundation as Director of Curriculum & Training Strategy.
Shifting Gears
LaCheryl E. Jones, a leader in motorcycle safety policy and rider education, has joined the Motorcycle Safety Foundation as Director of Curriculum & Training Strategy.
“We are excited to announce a new addition to the Segway Powersports team,” says Marketing Director Gabriel Cruz.
#ShiftingGears as Courtney Bernhard leaves Performance Brokerage Services for a new role with Garage Composites.
Shocking news from Zero Motorcycles: As the company celebrates its 20th anniversary, the European-based team welcomes Jarno Middelbosch as the new Senior Director of Global Marketing.
Heads up: Rob Wesson has joined the Mip’s team.
GETTING THE HOLESHOT ON SEMA! Denago PowerSports is an early adopter of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (The SEMA Show) Powersports Pavilion. “It will be a great opportunity to get the word out on our new UTV right as it enters the market,” says GM David Garibyan. Of course Dealers saw it first on the cover of Dealernews and a sneak peek at a prototype during AIMExpo, but SEMA represents the perfect place to meet the market where it has historically gathered. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/getting-the-holeshot-on-sema/
MAYDAY! THE SEMA SHOW IS GOING DOWN! Sound the alarm! Registration for the The SEMA Show opens online Monday, May 4, for the 2026 event. Set for November 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the big draw for 2026 is the expanded Powersports / SxS / Lifestyle section in West Hall. The entire hall is intended to create an “Adventure Lifestyle” destination adjacent to the Truck and Off-Road areas. According to SEMA VP of Events Tom Gattuso, the expanded layout reflects real-world consumer behavior, as enthusiasts often own a complete package that includes a tow vehicle, trailer and multiple two-wheel or four-wheel vehicles. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/mayday-the-sema-show-is-going-down/
#ShiftingGears “We are excited to announce a new addition to the Segway Powersports US team,” says Marketing Director Gabriel Cruz. “Chrystal Banz has joined us as our new South Central District Sales Manager. In her new role, Chrystal will support our continued growth and dealer success throughout the South Central region, working closely with our dealer partners to strengthen retail performance and expand the Segway Powersports footprint." Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-at-segway-3/
OC DA TARGETS OUTLAW PARENTS! A mother in California, Tommi Jo Mejer, faces felony charges after her 14-year old son allegedly struck an 81-year-old veteran with an electric motorcycle. Prosecutors allege Mejer ignored prior police warnings that the vehicle was illegal for her son to operate. Officials said this is the third similar case recently prosecuted in Orange County, following similar incidents in Yorba Linda and Huntington Beach. Following the tragic accident Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer issued the following statement in a press release. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/oc-da-targets-outlaw-parents/
CELEBRATING 80 YEARS ON 2 WHEELS On April 23, 1946, Vespa registered its patent for the quintessential scooter and in the intervening 80 years nearly 20 million vehicles have joined the party! Today, Vespa is a global brand, manufactured at three sites: Pontedera, the plant where Vespa production has continued uninterrupted since 1946, for the European and Western markets, including the Americas; Vinh Phuc, in Vietnam, which serves the local market and the Far East; and India, at the ultra-modern Baramati factory, opened in April 2012 to produce Vespas for the Indian market. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/celebrating-80-years-on-2-wheels/
BACK TO THE FUTURE! AIMExpo Is On For Orlando Paging Doc Brown, time for a #FlashbackFriday moment. AIMExpo returns to where it all began in 2013. The 2027 return to Orlando will harness new energy but continue the commitment to the same mission to Connect, Engage, Unite the powersports industry. AIMExpo is North America’s powersports tradeshow showcasing the latest Motorcycle, ATV, Side by Side and E-Power vehicles, parts, accessories and related business services is returning to its roots with an expanded floor plan, even more networking, and education opportunities… Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/back-to-the-future-2/
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In a big deal brokered by George Chaconas and Courtney Bernhard, Bayside Harley-Davidson in Portsmouth, Virginia, transferred from Maurice Slaughter to Michael Veracka of MOD Enterprises.
Bigger is better! That’s the American way, so it figures the patriots as S&S Cycle would offer revolutionary performance in the M8 power struggle.
Promoting from within: industry veteran Zegin Braun steps up as Vice President of Sales for HISUN Motors USA.
