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While National Powersport Auctions was accelerating in Europe — announcing “International Powersport Auctions” at EICMA — the nation’s leading remarketing services provider was slowing down closer to home.
While the motorcycle world was headed to Italy to see the latest new models crowded into the Rho Fiera fairgrounds, hometown hero Vespa was celebrating 80 years of two wheeled history in downtown Milan in a very different way.
“Our team is thrilled to expand further into the Idaho community, and strengthen our ties to the Harley-Davidson brand,” said Jeramie Young, director of Young Powersports after reaching an agreement to acquire Grand Teton Harley-Davidson in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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.
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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.
Let the good times roll! Industry veteran Paul Riffle’s journey has taken him from eCommerce pioneer to the OEM ranks.
Land use advocate and long-time go-to guy at the dealership level Ted Cabral brings decades of powersports experience to the ZiiDMS team.
CAT IS OUT OF THE BAG, DEALERS ARE A PRIORITY “We are a company of riders who work to understand and anticipate our dealers’ needs, and those of their customers,” says Arctic Cat Off Road President & CEO Brad Darling. “We are a committed partner that provides the best products and support, ensuring Arctic Cat is a successful addition to their business.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/cat-is-out-of-the-bag-dealers-are-a-priority/
NPDA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD DEALERS BMO U.S. Capital Markets , the 7th largest bank in North America, is partnering with the National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA), to host a series of private roundtable discussions with select powersports dealers and BMO’s network of institutional investors. These sessions are intended to provide investors with genuine, real-world insights into the powersports industry directly from the dealer community. The conversation will focus on key OEMs and market dynamics, including brands such as Polaris Inc., BRP, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki USA and CFMOTO USA. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/npda-is-looking-for-a-few-good-dealers/
BOB ALTHOFF JOINS ONE GANG Leadership, Innovation & The Future Of Motorcycling “At One Gang Worldwide, we're driven by a passion for motorcycles and a mission to build a global community,” says co-host Sergey Tokman. “We celebrate diversity, foster unity, and give voice to the incredible people in our industry, showcasing the amazing things they achieve through the power of motorcycles.” Unite. Ride. Belong. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/bob-althoff-joins-one-gang/
TOOL TIME! Just in time for The SEMA Show, Cruztools accessory tool kits have been added to Turn 14 Distribution's expanding powersports line card. This partnership delivers a wide array of premier roadside tool solutions to Turn 14 Distribution’s dealer network to better serve the powersports community. “Our customers depend on CruzTOOLS for the industry standard in application-specific roadside tool kits, built to perform where maintenance decisions matter most,” notes Brian Patrias, divisional purchasing manager at Turn 14 Distribution. “Adding CruzTOOLS reinforces our commitment to supplying dealers with solutions that work in the field and stand up to real-world challenges.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/tool-time-2/
#ShiftingGears: Proctor Gets New Berth Anchors aweigh! With BRP shifting its model mix in 2025 and divesting the Manitou and Alumacraft Boats lines, former Marine Division president Jeff Proctor has a new berth. “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President Defense & Specialized Vehicles at BRP.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-proctor-gets-new-berth/
STARK SET TO BRING IT TO THE STREETS: VARG SUPERMOTO Building on the success of its MX and EX platforms, the VARG SM brings Stark Future’s DNA to the street. Billing it as “the world’s most powerful Supermoto” Stark’s SM weighs in at 274.5 lbs. and produces 80 hp, delivering the highest power-to-weight ratio of any production Supermoto on the market. With 914 Nm of torque at the rear wheel, acceleration is instant, predictable, and endlessly controllable. “The SM is redefining performance, design and sustainability for a new generation of riders,” claims company founder Anton Wass. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/stark-set-to-bring-it-to-the-streets-varg-supermoto/
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As part of the go-forward plan, Carolwood has tabbed Mike Kennedy to serve as CEO of the new independent Indian Motorcycle organization once the deal closes.
BRABEC BOUNCES BACK, HOWES BOUNCED OUT!
Sometimes you have to shift into a higher gear to accelerate… But what does it take to get to Lightspeed? That is where Taylor Allis comes in as Lightspeed DMS’ new Chief Product Officer—a key addition as Lightspeed continues to grow and invest in building the strongest leadership team in the industry.
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Polaris Inc. just announced its decision to “separate Indian Motorcycle from its portfolio and into a standalone business.”
