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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 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.
Shifting Gears
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.
#ArmisticeDay commemorates the armistice signed between the Allied powers and Germany in Compiègne, France, which brought an end to hostilities on the Western Front at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918 — the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month." In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”
#ShiftingGears The American Motorcyclist Association(AMA) added to its Government Relations Department (GRD) by hiring government affairs professional Michael Tran as its Eastern States Representative. Tran brings years of professional experience to the AMA, serving in a variety of roles that honed his legislative skills and helped him build relationships with legislative stakeholders in Maryland. Subscribe To Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-64/
TOPDON USA (www.topdon.us) announced two new industry-leading diagnostic tools for professional technicians at a press conference during the 2026 The SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. TOPDON USA introduced the latest addition to its ONE series, the ONE Pro, an advanced diagnostic platform designed to support complex diagnostics and programming across more than 10 vehicle makes. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/topdon-usa-introduces-groundbreaking-new-auto-repair-diagnostic-tool-during-2026-sema-show-in-las-vegas/
Concurrent with the excitement from The SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the world’s oldest and largest motorcycle show returned to Milan for Eicma 2026. Unlike Harley-Davidson’s CEO Artie Starrs, Dealernews’ corporate jet is grounded and we had to defer to mountain bike hall of famer and legendary moto journalist, Zap Espinoza to fly the flag in Italy. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/live-from-eicma/
END OF AN ERA FOR HISTORIC HARLEY-DAVIDSON According to the 13 WIBW news broadcast, longtime motorcycle dealership, Historic Harley-Davidson in Topeka has closed its doors, less than two years after a new owner purchased it. A 13 WIBW crew visited the dealership at SW 21st and Topeka Blvd. Wednesday morning. They found the building locked. Employees outside in the parking lot declined to be interviewed, but confirmed they were told of the closing earlier in the day. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/end-of-an-era-for-historic-harley-davidson/
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Oh Canada… save the date for the 2026 BCPDA Dealer Summit set for River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, BC, November 8 – 9, 2026.
Right to repair? TOPDON USA (Booth #37183) is bringing its professional diagnostic technology to powersports with the introduction of their new ONE Moto at The SEMA Show.
For 65 years S&S Cycle has been on a mission to go faster, and now they are making that goal possible for the industry with the expansion of their skunkworks Emissions Lab.
ProTaper has announced the renewal of its original equipment supply agreement with KTM AG, Europe’s leading producer of high-performance motorcycles.
Checkered flag for Rayce Guthrie! Everyone who ever exhibited at Dealer Expo knew him as the local dealership who supplied display bikes for the tradeshow, but long after he and wife Julee sold Bloomington Powersports, he continued to serve the local community and ABATE.
