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Need a blast from the past on this Flash Back Friday? H-D’s Super Glide launch video is live on h-d.com and YouTube.
The members of the National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) Harley-Davidson Council represent Harley-Davidson dealers across the United States who are committed to serving riders, supporting our local communities, and strengthening the future of the Harley-Davidson brand.
Attention Dealers: Turn 14 Distribution has added Elektric Offroad Designs to its line card.
Billing it as “The Panhandle’s Premier Powersports Destination”, RideNow rolled out its new flagship facility for Florida: RideNow Tallahassee.
Sales pro Reid Douglas says “after 12+ years at VerticalScope, a very meaningful chapter of my career has come to a close.
Shifting Gears
Sales pro Reid Douglas says “after 12+ years at VerticalScope, a very meaningful chapter of my career has come to a close.
There is a new sheriff in town! HISUN Motors USA has promoted Allen Talley to VP of Operations.
Drag racer Matthew Maldonado trips the lights and races into Drag Specialties’ South East Region. He is now calling on V-Twin dealers in the North Carolina area.
Heads up! Shifting gears at Helmet House as industry pro James Mullen takes on a new role.
KYMCO continues to rebound by bringing in a power forward and investing in its dealer network with the expansion of its sales team, highlighted by the addition of a returning sales professional, Steve Fischer, and the promotion of an existing team member, Austin Terrell.
PRODUCT NEWS: TURN 14 EXPANDS UTV OFFERINGS Attention Dealers: Turn 14 Distribution has added Elektric Offroad Designs to its line card. The partnership expands Turn 14 Distribution’s UTV product portfolio with protection, storage, suspension and accessory-mounting products for authorized dealers. “Elektric Offroad Designs brings strong coverage across modern UTV platforms and a focused approach to product development,” explains Mike Malloy, head of business development & industry relations at Turn 14 Distribution. “This partnership expands product availability for our authorized dealers across multiple OEM applications.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/product-news-turn-14-expands-utv-offerings/
#ShiftingGears There is a new sheriff in town! HISUN Motors Corp., USA has promoted Allen Talley to VP of Operations. In this role, Talley will focus on improving how the company executes across the full ownership lifecycle—from product readiness and assembly to parts availability, service, and support in the field. Talley most recently served as Senior Director of Product Management, Quality & Continuous Improvement, where he led efforts to address internal process gaps and improve coordination between product definition, assembly operations, and field performance. In his expanded role, he will oversee operations across supply chain, quality, assembly, parts, warehousing, customer service, and technical support, along with continuous improvement initiatives. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-at-hisun-2/
#WEAREBETTERTOGETHER NPDA HARLEY COUNCIL ISSUES AN OPEN LETTER The members of the National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) Harley-Davidson Council represent Harley-Davidson dealers across the United States who are committed to serving riders, supporting our local communities, and strengthening the future of the Harley-Davidson brand. In recent weeks, there has been renewed public discussion surrounding Harley-Davidson and its leadership. While outside voices may choose to focus on past affiliations, speculation, or commentary, the Dealers we represent are focused on what matters most: The future of the Harley-Davidson brand, the success of our dealerships, and the satisfaction of our customers. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/wearebettertogether/
SUPER GLIDE IS BACK! Need a blast from the past on this #FlashBackFriday? Harley-Davidson’s Super Glide launch video is live on h-d.com and YouTube. The campaign features riders who witnessed the original, and are now making their own Super Glide stories today. Scotty Stopnik, world renowned builder and co-founder of Cycle Zombies Garage, and his father Big Scott Stopnik share the legacy of riding with the youngest generation, proving that this isn’t just a motorcycle but a way of life - inherited, shaped and redefined over time. Subscribe To DealernewsTo See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/super-glide-is-back/
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In a script too improbable for Hollywood, Ken Roczen entered Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City holding the championship points lead, with the red plate mounted to his Suzuki RM-Z450 heading into the final race of the 17-round series.
Kudos to the Blu Cru for recognizing Ken Roczen’s amazing achievement with a creative win ad in Cycle News.
Salt Lake City’s Supercross finale marked the end of Husqvarna/Rockstar’s SX team.
Spanning more than 40 training sites across 23 states, dealers have already committed to hosting Motorcycle Safety Foundation RIDE Day events, with additional participation expected in the coming weeks.
Can you hear me now? Former Cardo exec Jamie Cheek continues to climb the ladder at HISUN Motors USA.
