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“We’re thrilled to be back at AIMExpo, especially with the show this year in Southern California,” notes David Zemla, USA Country Manager for SW-MOTECH.
It is with truly heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share some very difficult news. After 19 incredible years of serving the riding community, Hoosier Harley-Davidson of Elkhart, IN will be closing their doors permanently.
National Powersport Auctions, Booth #2005 at AIMExpo continues its matchmaking efforts to marry dealers with pre-owned inventory.
Once and future Top 100 Dealer Bill Little is back in the saddle, both as a dealer and a racer.
In a EUR 40 million deal, Swedish helmet safety specialist Mips AB has signed a binding, conditional agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Koroyd.
Shifting Gears
Changing of the guard at BRP. “We are unveiling who will lead BRP into a new chapter: Denis Le Vot will become President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1st, 2026, at which time José Boisjoli will retire.
After a 6-year stint with BRP (most recently as Dealer Development Manager for the OEM), industry veteran Rob Oliva is back with LeMans Corp. becoming the new National Sales Manager, effective December 15, 2025.
Just in time for the impending AIMExpo trade show, Keeway America is staffing up.
Zero Motorcycles has announced a major leadership transition.
While the bombshell dropped that Sullivans had sold to LeMans Corp. and the rockets’ red glare announced Joe Rocket was reuniting with its Canadian roots, Parts Unlimited continued its hiring spree.
MIC Board of Directors Election Results Announced Motorcycle Industry Council members have elected Teri Lynn of Troy Lee Designs to join the MIC Board of Directors and re-elected Robin Hartfiel, Editor of Dealernews, for another term. Jim Woodruff, CEO of National Powersport Auctions, will conclude his service on the board when his term ends in January. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/mic-board-of-directors-election-results-announced/
#SHIFTINGGEARS AT BRP Changing of the guard at BRP. “We are unveiling who will lead BRP into a new chapter: Denis Le Vot will become President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1st, 2026, at which time José Boisjoli will retire. In addition, BRP announces that Pierre Beaudoin will be appointed Chair of the Board effective February 1st, 2026, while Barbara Samardzich will remain Lead Independent Director of the Board. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-at-brp/
#FLASHBACKFRIDAY Once and future Top 100 Dealer Bill Little is back in the saddle, both as a dealer and a racer. Given his perspective on the industry and unique skill set (think Mayhem from the insurance commercials), coinciding with midlife crisis and ill-advised goal of making the field at Loretta Lynn’s while going back to work in a dealership, we decided to chronicle the misadventures of www.2OGRacing.com (Two Old Guys Racing) and their quest for the holy grail… What could possibly go wrong? Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/flashbackfriday-6/
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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 thought of being trapped indoors watching a meaningless game like the 0-11 Lions take on the Titans with estranged — and just plain strange — extended family members got you down this Turkey Day break? How about a full week of moto as the Mini O’s go off.
MotoAmerica Speeds Past 500M YouTube Views
Conspicuous in its absence from EICMA, the KTM/Bajaj mashup has made headway.
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.
