Shifting Gears – Dealernews

SHIFTING GEARS AT BRP

12/19/2025

Tags: Barbara Samardzich, BRP, Denis Le Vot, José Boisjoli, Pierre Beaudoin

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.

SHIFTING GEARS AT PARTS UNLIMITED

12/15/2025

Tags: BRP, Drag Specialties, LeMans Corp, Rob Oliva

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.

SHIFTING GEARS: KEEWAY STAFFS UP FOR AIMExpo… AND BEYOND

12/12/2025

Tags: AIMExpo, Eric Dew, Jon Mullinaux, Keeway America

Just in time for the impending AIMExpo trade show, Keeway America is staffing up.

ZERO SHIFTING GEARS

12/05/2025

Categories: Electric
Tags: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Kia Europe, Pierre-Martin Bos, Sam Paschel, Zero Motorcycles

Zero Motorcycles has announced a major leadership transition.

SHIFTING GEARS AT PARTS UNLIMITED

12/03/2025

Tags: AIMExpo, Brandecation, Bridgestone, Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Kawasaki

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.

SHIFTING GEARS AT PARTS UNLIMITED

11/28/2025

Tags: American Legion Riders Post 639, Harley Street Glide, Parts Unlimited, Sullivans, Suzuki V-Strom, Tim Queen

Prior to picking up Sullivans, Parts Unlimited added to its rep force. Tim Queen is now calling on dealers in the Central East Region covering southern Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

SHIFTING GEARS AT SSR MOTORSPORTS

11/26/2025

Tags: AIMExpo, Scot Harden, SSR Motorsports

On the eve of AIMExpo, SSR Motorsports added an AMA Hall Of Famer to the roster.

SHIFTING GEARS AT KYMCO

11/21/2025

Tags: EICMA, Frank Yang, Joe Wofford, KYMCO USA

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.