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With the traditional start of the holiday sales season upon us, it is time for Black Friday Blitz/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday extravaganzas to begin.
Artie Starrs, the new CEO of Harley-Davidson stopped by Three Rivers Harley-Davidson Saturday morning to meet the team.
Indian Motorcycle may have new ownership, but the old fire to win remains.
On the eve of AIMExpo, SSR Motorsports added an AMA Hall Of Famer to the roster.
The world’s largest powersports aftermarket distributor is getting bigger! LeMans Corporation, parent company of Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited, has agreed to acquire Sullivans Inc.
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On the eve of AIMExpo, SSR Motorsports added an AMA Hall Of Famer to the roster.
Citing a need to restore confidence in the company, KYMCO USA, Inc. has brought in a couple familiar faces. Frank Yang stepped up as Interim CEO effective October 30, 2025, marking a renewed commitment to the brand’s future in the United States. Yang’s order of business was to bring back former KYMCO USA Vice President Joe Wofford — AKA “KYMCO Joe” — as the new Senior Vice President.
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.
#DEALER NEWS: On the eve of Eicma, Ducati assembled an enclave to recognize the achievements of dealers around the globe. Capo tutti capo for the Americas was Ducati New York , recognized as “The 2025 Dealer Of The Year For North And South America.” The honor was formally presented during Ducati’s Global Dealer Conference in Sardinia this past October by Claudio Domenicali, Global CEO of Ducati Motor Holding; Francesco Milicia, Global VP of Sales and Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America, honoring the dealership’s exceptional performance and commitment to the Ducati brand. Subscribe to Dealernews to see the full story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dealer-news-12/
BAJAJ PLAN FOR KTM PROCEEDS Conspicuous in its absence from Eicma, the KTM/Bajaj mashup has made headway. Monday morning after the world's largest motorcycle trade fair wrapped up, former KTM USA parent company Pierer Mobility announced the Bajaj plan would proceed without restrictions. The headline in the Austrian Business Press read: EU Commission Does Not Initiate Investigation, Deal Proceeds. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/bajaj-plan-for-ktm-proceeds/
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On the eve of EICMA, @Ducati Motor Holdings paid tribute to its dealers at a star studded gala in Sardinia.
Emceed by Perry King and Laurette Nicoll, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted its 2025 Class on Thursday, Oct. 23.
As part of its nearly 30 new model roll-out for 2026 Triumph is going back to its roots with the Bonneville T100, T120 and T120 Black — the next chapter in a story that never stands still.
Power Motorsports located in Sublimity, Oregon, has built its reputation on a customer-first mindset that extends far beyond the sales floor.
The Motorcycle Industry Council and its Board of Directors extend our appreciation to Tim Calhoun, President of Powersports Pros Consulting, for his more than six years of service and leadership.
