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“It’s amazing. I’ve never been to the SEMA Show before, but it’s always been something I’ve wanted to experience,” said Iacona, owner of Steven Iacona Custom Cycles in Brooklyn, N.Y. “To be next to these great builders on stage, it’s just incredible. It’s a great thing for the motorcycle industry, and it’s great to bring new life into the industry.”
TOPDON USA (www.topdon.us) announced two new industry-leading diagnostic tools for professional automotive technicians at a press conference today during the 2026 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth No. 37183.
#FlashBackFriday at The SEMA Show with former Dealernews cover dealer and current The Evel Knievel Experience impresario Mike Patterson.
According to the 13WIBW news broadcast, longtime motorcycle dealership, Historic Harley-Davidson in Topeka has closed its doors, less than two years after a new owner purchased it.
The SEMA Show wraps up today with 15,000 consumers getting a golden ticket to attend the historically trade-only aftermarket event. The SEMA Show opens to ticketed consumer/public attendees on Friday, November 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time in Las Vegas.
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On Monday, October 26, LiveWire disclosed that CEO Karim Donnez had resigned, effective October 21. This set off a chain of events culminating in a “Special Restructuring Committee” being established and the appointment of a “Chief Restructuring Officer” effective immediately.
Powersports Brand Development pro Chrystal Banz continues her career charge! “Proud to announce that I’ve joined a team of industry movers and shakers at Bonnell.”
“I’m proud to share that I’ve been named President of NiteRider,” says industry veteran Drew Engelmann.
Here comes the judge? Gayle Littleton is now Chief Legal officer for Harley-Davidson.
Indian Motorcycle has a new chief! Angela Stewart has been promoted to Director, North American Sales & Market Development.
SEMA BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS BIKE BUILDER SHOOTOUT CROWNS INAUGURAL CHAMPION "It's amazing. I've never been to The SEMA Show before, but it's always been something I've wanted to experience," said Steven Iacona, owner of Steven Iacona Custom Cycles in Brooklyn, N.Y. "To be next to these great builders on stage, it's just incredible. It's a great thing for the motorcycle industry, and it’s great to bring new life into the industry.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/sema-battle-of-the-builders-bike-builder-shootout-crowns-inaugural-champion/
GOLDEN TICKET TO THE SEMA SHOW The SEMA Show Show wraps up today with 15,000 consumers getting a golden ticket to attend the historically trade-only aftermarket event. The SEMA Show opens to ticketed consumer/public attendees on Friday, November 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time in Las Vegas. #DealernewsLive #SEMAPower #CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory #willywonka https://dealernews.com/Home/post/golden-ticket-to-the-sema-show/
SEMA ANNOUNCES BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS TOP 40, BIKE BUILDER SHOOTOUT TOP 3 The Specialty Equipment Market Association (The SEMA Show) announced the Top 40 builders in the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Car Care competition and the Top 3 builders in the inaugural SEMA Battle of the Builders: Bike Builder Shootout. Battle of the Builders is the aftermarket industry's ultimate vehicle competition, and the program is celebrating 13 years of providing SEMA Show builders a platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills to a worldwide audience. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/sema-announces-battle-of-the-builders-top-40-bike-builder-shootout-top-3/
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“We are excited about this relationship and the opportunities it creates for Yamaha, John Deere, our dealers, and most importantly, our customers,” said Yamaha Motorsports President Dean Burnett in announcing the joint venture on October 8, 2026.
While news of Yamaha’s collab with John Deere was breaking, multiple published reports called out that Yamaha’s former Cypress, California, campus had been sold to the Walt Disney Corporation for $115 million.
When AIMExpo 2027 concludes, it is off to the races for the powersports industry, quite literally!
A lawsuit between Hard Knocks Media and the Barber Museum comes just days before the 2026 Barber Vintage Festival, set for October 9–11 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
Heads up! Industry icon Teri Lynn shifts from Troy Lee Designs to the protective specialty experts at D30.
