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While National Powersport Auctions was accelerating in Europe — announcing “International Powersport Auctions” at EICMA — the nation’s leading remarketing services provider was slowing down closer to home.
While the motorcycle world was headed to Italy to see the latest new models crowded into the Rho Fiera fairgrounds, hometown hero Vespa was celebrating 80 years of two wheeled history in downtown Milan in a very different way.
“Our team is thrilled to expand further into the Idaho community, and strengthen our ties to the Harley-Davidson brand,” said Jeramie Young, director of Young Powersports after reaching an agreement to acquire Grand Teton Harley-Davidson in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
While Triumph was busy showing off more than 30 new models and updates to its motorcycle line-up at EICMA, they were busy bolstering the U.S. team.
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While Triumph was busy showing off more than 30 new models and updates to its motorcycle line-up at EICMA, they were busy bolstering the U.S. team.
Discovering the Denago difference! Industry veteran John Lawson joins Denago Powersports as its new Parts & Services Manager.
Piaggio Group Americas added industry veteran Shahin Alvandi to the team just in time for EICMA. Alvandi stepped in as the new West Coast Regional Sales Manager.
Let the good times roll! Industry veteran Paul Riffle’s journey has taken him from eCommerce pioneer to the OEM ranks.
Land use advocate and long-time go-to guy at the dealership level Ted Cabral brings decades of powersports experience to the ZiiDMS team.
NPA SUPPORTS LSVDA While National Powersport Auctions was accelerating in Europe — announcing “International Powersport Auctions” at Eicma — the nation's leading remarketing services provider was slowing down closer to home. NPA joins the Low Speed Vehicle Dealer Association (LSVDA) as a Founding Platinum Partner. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/npa-supports-lsvda/ @
VESPA EMPTY SPACE IN MILAN While the motorcycle world was headed to Italy to see the latest new models crowded into the Rho Fiera fairgrounds, hometown hero Vespa was celebrating 80 years of two wheeled history in downtown Milan in a very different way. VESPA THE EMPTY SPACE, the brand’s first concept store is a minimalist pop-up. “It is an extension of the #Vespa universe that blends style, fashion and iconic objects, while staying true to the values of elegance and freedom which have always defined its spirit,” is how they describe the void. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/vespa-empty-space-in-milan/
THAT’S AMORE! What Is Not To Love About Eicma? The 2025 edition of the world’s largest motorcycle show spoke the language of emotions with its slogan That's Amore! From the Tattoo Station, where more than 80,000 temporary tattoos were applied, to the central MotoLive stage, to the experiential content spread throughout the pavilions, passing through the Adventuring Area and the area dedicated to Start-ups and safety equipment. In six days, more than 600,000 visitors, including the public, professionals, industry operators, and the media, converged on the Rho fairgrounds. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/thats-amore/
CAT IS OUT OF THE BAG, DEALERS ARE A PRIORITY “We are a company of riders who work to understand and anticipate our dealers’ needs, and those of their customers,” says Arctic Cat Off Road President & CEO Brad Darling. “We are a committed partner that provides the best products and support, ensuring Arctic Cat is a successful addition to their business.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/cat-is-out-of-the-bag-dealers-are-a-priority/
NPDA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD DEALERS BMO U.S. Capital Markets , the 7th largest bank in North America, is partnering with the National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA), to host a series of private roundtable discussions with select powersports dealers and BMO’s network of institutional investors. These sessions are intended to provide investors with genuine, real-world insights into the powersports industry directly from the dealer community. The conversation will focus on key OEMs and market dynamics, including brands such as Polaris Inc., BRP, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki USA and CFMOTO USA. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/npda-is-looking-for-a-few-good-dealers/
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Following up on a phenomenal 2025 that saw Triumph deliver more than 141,000 motorcycles worldwide, plans call for Triumph to launch 33 new and updated model year 2026 motorcycles (MY26).
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.
Building on the success of its MX and EX platforms, the VARG SM brings Stark’s DNA to the street.
Want to get something done? Give it to the busiest person in the room! With that in mind, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable has elected MIC President and CEO Christy LaCurelle as Vice Chair of its Board of Directors, reinforcing the powersports industry’s role in shaping the future of outdoor recreation.
Dream job! “I’ve officially started my new role as Membership Coordinator at the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC),” says Daniel Dégallier.
