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“Today my Executive Board colleagues Gottfried Neumeister and Petra Preining presented the H1 and Q2 figures for KTM AG and Bajaj Mobility,” said KTM Chief Commercial Officer Stephan Reiff.
“Our dealers are at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to making it easier for them to do business with us. BRP Financial Services will provide financing solutions that support their sales growth, give them credit flexibility to close more deals, and strengthen their long-term customer relationships. The offering aims to make product ownership more accessible to consumers, while maintaining the premium brand experience they expect from BRP.” – David Baker, Vice-President and General Manager, Powersports North America at BRP.
Retail performance has traditionally been measured with monthly reports that require attention even though problems may have been happening for a full month before they are revealed.
Not just any dirtbag, Dirtbag Brands founder Josh Salazar has taken control of the Torc1 brand.
Slingshotting from Polaris to Red Wing boots? “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President Wholesale & Direct to Consumer at Red Wing Shoe Co.” says Joel Harmon.
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Slingshotting from Polaris to Red Wing boots? “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President Wholesale & Direct to Consumer at Red Wing Shoe Co.” says Joel Harmon.
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is “lawyering up” to better advocate on behalf of riders in the central states. Texas attorney Scott Jones joins the AMA’s Government Relations Department as Central States Representative.
Herohub has added industry hero Josh DeMoe to its leadership team as Director of Performance Groups & Strategic Partnerships.
New OEM Tewa Moto Inc. adds an old hand as powersports industry veteran Colin Preiser becomes Brand Director for North America.
“After nearly 9 incredible years with Fox Racing, today marks the end of an unforgettable chapter in my career,” says veteran road warrior Ryan Osborne.
DIRTBAG TAKES OVER TORC1 Not just any dirtbag, Dirtbag Brands founder Josh Salazar has taken control of the Torc1 brand. The next phase of Torc1 Racing will be a return to active market growth with a rebuilt product program, expanded dealer strategy, international distribution and a new grassroots Rider Support initiative… And that is just the beginning! "We did not acquire Torc1 to put a new logo on an old name,” Salazar explains. “We have spent months rebuilding the pieces behind the brand — products, supply, fitment, dealer support, rider support, packaging and distribution — so Torc1 can grow the right way. The goal is to create demand at the rider level while giving dealers a program they can participate in with margins and brand value they can trust." Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dirtbag-takes-over-torc1/
#ShiftingGears Slingshotting from Polaris to Red Wing boots? “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President Wholesale & Direct to Consumer at Red Wing Shoe Co.” says Joel Harmon. After a 13-year stint with Polaris where he was most recently VP Global Sales & SIOP in charge of North America & International Sales, Market Development, Product Line Sales and SIOP for the Indian Motorcycle and Polaris Slingshot brands, Harmon is now putting his best foot forward with the footwear giant. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-from-polaris-to-red-wing/
BANK HOLIDAY? BRP FINANCIAL SERVICES UPDATE "Our dealers are at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to making it easier for them to do business with us. BRP Financial Services will provide financing solutions that support their sales growth, give them credit flexibility to close more deals, and strengthen their long-term customer relationships. The offering aims to make product ownership more accessible to consumers, while maintaining the premium brand experience they expect from BRP.” - David Baker, Vice-President and General Manager, Powersports North America at BRP. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/bank-holiday-brp-financial-services-update/
KTM GAINS TRACTION “Today my Executive Board colleagues Gottfried Neumeister and Petra Preining presented the H1 and Q2 figures for KTM AG and Bajaj Auto Ltd,” said KTM Chief Commercial Officer Stephan Reiff. “With the Q2 figures we are sending another strong commercial signal: momentum is building. Motorcycle sales increased by another 20.7% compared with Q1, reaching approximately 48,700 units, while motorcycle revenue grew to EUR 307.3 million,” claims Reiff. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/ktm-gains-traction/
#ShiftingGears American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is “lawyering up” to better advocate on behalf of riders in the central states. Texas attorney Scott Jones joins the AMA’s Government Relations Department as Central States Representative. Jones has long championed sustainable recreational access on public lands and is a founding member of several national organizations that advocate for off-road riding opportunities. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-at-ama/
SUMMIT MEETING The pros from Dover brought industry leaders and lenders together for some triage and a mash-up of what’s next. National Powersport Auctions (NPA) recently welcomed more than 60 lenders, OEMs and partners to Carlsbad, California, for a two-day, oceanfront retreat focused on the ideas, relationships and strategies shaping the powersports and recreational vehicle markets. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/summit-meeting/
In Case You Missed It
Although the Rally doesn’t start for another week, Rod Woodruff and the crew from the Buffalo Chip — joined by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds and Attorney General Marty Jackley — are kicking things off this Saturday with the annual raising of the flags.
Harley-Davidson is heading to Sturgis with something to prove.
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As soon as the Polaris Ranger parked outside a home in Danville, Georgia, moved an inch, Find It Now agents detected the unauthorized motion, alerted the owner and had local law enforcement on the case in just 35 seconds!
Promoting from within: Performance Brokerage Services is doubling up to keep their position as powersports #1 volume brokerage in North America.
