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Team Dealernews has the holeshot when the powersports industry races into Bike Week in 2027, already securing our spot on the AIMExpo grid.
“We are puppets of that device…” One of the most honest moments from our recent conversation with Robin Hartfiel from Dealernews and the Motorcycle Industry Council during American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) 2026, notes Dirtbag Brands founder Josh Salazar.
Enduro racing is hard… Hard Enduro racing is even harder! Looking to make tire changes easy, Rabaconda has been named an Official Partner of the US Hard Enduro series.
After cutting his teeth at the dealership level, industry pro Brenden Gill joins Turn 14 Distribution as a new Outside Territory Sales Manager.
RideNow believes they are the largest powersports retail group in the United States… and with nearly 50 multiline dealerships and 12-15 Harley stores (hard to keep track of the consolidated number) in the RideNow family, who are we to argue?
Shifting Gears
After cutting his teeth at the dealership level, industry pro Brenden Gill joins Turn 14 Distribution as a new Outside Territory Sales Manager.
After a year of planning and development, Central Powersports Distribution (CPD) and YCF have officially launched their strategic partnership, and brought in industry pro Robert Arnold to ride herd on the Texas-based team.
Can you hear me now? Former Cardo exec Jamie Cheek continues to climb the ladder at HISUN Motors USA.
Continuing its proven policy of promoting from within, National Powersport Auctions (NPA) elevates Tristen Poston to General Operations Manager of its Sacramento facility.
Head hunter hired: Specializing in talent searches for Powersports, Marine and RV companies, V20 Recruiting + Consulting has helped themselves to recruiting pro Louis Dodaro
DIRTBAG BRANDS FLIPS THE SCRIPT AT AIMExpo “We are puppets of that device…” One of the most honest moments from our recent conversation with Robin Hartfiel from Dealernews and the Motorcycle Industry Council during American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) 2026, notes Dirtbag Brands founder Josh Salazar. He decided to flip the script and put Dealernews in the hot seat for a change. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dirtbag-brands-flips-the-script-at-aimexpo/
TEAM DEALERNEWS GETS HOLESHOT ON ORLANDO Team Dealernews has the holeshot when the powersports industry races into Bike Week Daytona Beach in 2027, already securing our spot on the AIMExpo grid. “AIMExpo remains the premier powersports industry event that connects, engages and inspires our passionate community of brands, distributors, media, dealers, enthusiasts and leaders through networking, training, education and sharing of best practices,” says Motorcycle Industry Council VP Market Expansion & Events Cinnamon Kernes. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/team-dealernews-gets-holeshot-on-orlando/
#ShiftingGears: CPD + YCF After a year of planning and development, @Central Powersports CPD Central Powersports Distribution (CPD) and YCF have officially launched their strategic partnership, and brought in industry pro Robert Arnold to ride herd on the Texas-based team. This collaboration brings together CPD’s growing dealer network with YCF’s proven lineup of pit bikes and entry-level MX machines. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: vhttps://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-cpd-ycf/
Following on the heels of positive Q1 financials, RideNow announced a significant expansion of its borrowing capacity with Wells Fargo on May 18. The group has secured an additional $35 million in floorplan financing to support several of its major OEM relationships. The increase brings RideNow’s total credit capacity to approximately $400 million, up significantly from the amount reported at the close of 2025. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/speaking-of-ridenow/
RIDENOW Q1 RESULTS RideNow believes they are the largest powersports retail group in the United States… and with nearly 50 multiline dealerships and 12-15 Harley stores (hard to keep track of the consolidated number) in the RideNow family, who are we to argue? It is also hard to argue with the results: Q1 Powersports Revenue increased 6.4%, reaching $260.4 million, which represents an increase of $15.7 million in a down market. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/ridenow-q1-results/
FOUND IT! SPORTSTER NOW BACK HOME The latest Find It Now USA, LLC success story starts at the local dealership — Hannum's West Chester Harley-Davidson — and ends up with a Harley finding its way back to the rightful owner. Midday on April 20, 2026, a customer contacted the FIN Theft & Recovery Team after receiving a motion detection alert via text regarding their 2015 Harley-Davidson XL1200. Subscribe To Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/found-it-sportster-now-back-home/
In Case You Missed It
In the old days Suzuki had a well-earned reputation for contesting — and winning — court cases involving “quads” since they were named in ATV cases even when they were not the manufacturer!
MotoAmerica kicked off its 2026 Season commemorating “50 Years Of Superbike Racing” by locking up a broadcast deal with V10 Entertainment to show Superbike races live on VICE TV.
Not a New Wave ear bug from Depeche Mode, but a tire balancing solution — Counteract dynamic balancing products are now available from Turn 14’s powersports portfolio of distributed products.
Citing “Front Brake Failure” in some units, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has directed BRP to recall certain 2025 Can-Am Origin electric motorcycles.
#ShiftingGears as Courtney Bernhard leaves Performance Brokerage Services for a new role with Garage Composites.
