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The world’s largest and oldest motorcycle trade show kicks off the first week of November with more than 730 exhibitors, 2,000 brands, legends and an unprecedented program of entertainment and innovation.
Carpe Diem MV Agusta! The iconic Italian brand’s flagship dealership in the U.S. is now under new ownership and management.
Now owned by Indian automotive giant TVS, Norton Motorcycles announced an all-new range of motorcycles will be revealed at EICMA (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo e Motociclo) in Milan, led by the new superbike and heralding a new design philosophy and a reimagined brand identity.
AIMExpo Is Coming, Are You Going?
Kevin R. Dunn reports he is a free agent after spending the past 6.5 years as GM at Capital Powersports.
Shifting Gears
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.
“My job is helping dealerships win with co-op and marketing that moves units,” says Carl Peshoff the new Director of Powersports at Corkboard Concepts. Peshoff came to DealerConnect to spread the word that he had officially joined Corkboard Concepts.
J.D. POWER CONNECTS WITH NPDA With impressive growth in dealer attendance, 30+ presenters and even two 20 Clubs on hand, the National Powersports Dealer Association was a big deal as dealers converged on Columbus, Ohio, September 21–23. During the past 4 decades Lenny Sims, VP of business development & strategy at J.D. Power Specialty Valuation Services has attended, presented, exhibited at and partnered with trade shows ranging from the giant NADA automotive events to 30 years of anchoring the Dealernews Dealer Expo. He has been described as "thought leader who drives growth and innovation for the industry.... His extensive experience with growth, pricing and go-to-market strategies, as well as deep understanding of digital direction and data/analytics lead the brand to the forefront of the digital data/analytics movement..." So what did the thought leader think about DealerConnect. What is the valuation guide expert's 'value' of a start-up event put together for dealers by dealers? Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/j-d-power-connects-with-npda/
OEM UPDATE: TRIUMPH DELIVERS 140,000+ MOTORCYCLES & SET TO LAUNCH 33 NEW MODELS Following up on a phenomenal 2025 that saw Triumph Motorcycles deliver more than 141,000 motorcycles worldwide, plans call for Triumph to launch 33 new and updated model year 2026 motorcycles (MY26). At least 28 of the new bikes are earmarked for U.S. dealers… with some deliveries already taking place. The first of three October announcements was the range of TXP electric off-road motorcycles for youth. The next story, ‘True Originals Never Settle’ will be revealed on October 21st… and then on October 28th Triumph will launch a new model ‘Made to Upstage’. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/oem-update-triumph-delivers-140000-motorcycles-set-to-launch-33-new-models/
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Full Week Of Festivities For AMA Hall Of Fame Cut to the chase: Pitbike races have been added to the AMA Class of 2025 induction ceremonies! Oh yeah, the American Motorcyclist Association will be honoring Dana Bell, Chris Carter, Colin Edwards, Joe Kopp, Chad Reed and Ryan Young when the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony kicks off this week on Thursday, Oct. 23, in the auditorium of the Event Center at Violet Woods (formerly the Wigwam Event Center) in Pickerington, Ohio. The full slate of Hall of Fame Days festivities now runs Oct. 23-26 and features a bike night, racing in a variety of disciplines, and much more! Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/mark-your-calendars-2/
In Case You Missed It
Senior Vice President of Government Relations Scott Schloegel hand-delivered a letter Tuesday to Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmitt and Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler.
New 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum products are putting America’s entire powersports industry at risk — from the motorcycles, ATVs and side-by-sides we ride and drive, to the parts and accessories we depend on.
In a triple crown, NPA CEO Jim Woodruff is racing from a Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors meeting in Las Vegas held in conjunction with the SMX finale to Columbus for the National Powersports Dealer Association‘s #DealerConnect networking event in Columbus and then straight to the Powersports Finance Summit!
Show stopping news from Parts Unlimited’s NVP as GBrakes was stopping traffic in the aisles in Milwaukee. Now the embargo has been lifted and the word is that Giocar America — formerly Galfer USA and master distributor for Galfer Spain for more than 30 years — announced the official launch of GBrakes.
After charging into the European eMoto market, Verge Motorcycles has flipped the switch and is turning on U.S. customers.
