AMA Adds to Gov’t Relations Staff
AMA expands government relations staff By: The Staff October 4, 2023 The AMA continues to restructure its Government Relations Department with the addition of Shayna Fritz as the eastern states representative. Fritz joins Government Relations Director Nick Haris, Washington Representative Zach Farmer and Central States Representative Nick Sands in...
Buell New Model Rakes in Orders
Buell surpasses $120M in preorders for Super Cruiser concept bike By: The Staff October 3, 2023 In an unprecedented show of support from motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide, Buell Motorcycle Co. has achieved a remarkable milestone. In just six months, Buell has amassed over $120 million in preorders for their groundbreaking...
Can- Am Joins Powersports Expo
Powersports Super Show welcomes Can-Am Bonnier has announced that Can-Am has signed on to participate in the inaugural Powersports Super Show in Tampa this November 17-19 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Can-Am 50th anniversary logo “We are excited to connect with powersport enthusiasts across the state of Florida during...
MV Augusta Announces 4 Year Warranty
MV Agusta announces four-year warranty for 2023 models The sixth month of the partnership between MV Agusta and PIERER Mobility AG has concluded, closing a successful period of the collaboration. The MV Agusta distribution network, which is being re-established with the target of opening 180 selected retail stores within...
Kawasaki Electric Entry
Details of Kawasaki’s first electric motorcycles revealed By: The Staff August 8, 2023 Kawasaki has been making some news lately, with online reports saying that the Japanese manufacturer is on the verge of launching its first electric motorcycles. According to data submitted to Australia for homologation, two electric Ninjas...
Indian Motorcycles Goes Electric
Royal Enfield to launch electric motorcycle in 2025 By: The Staff August 9, 2023 According to Hotcars.com’s Jared Solomon, Royal Enfield plans to launch a new electric motorcycle in 2025, shifting the company’s strategy to a global EV platform. Royal Enfiled acquired a 10 percent stake in Stark Future...
NPDA Adds Board Member
The National Powersports Dealers Association (NPDA) has added another industry expert, John Leach, owner of Pete’s Cycle Co., to its board of directors. The organization has now surpassed 350 members in its relatively short existence. John Leach, owner of Pete’s Cycle in Maryland, has joined the NPDA board. Leach...
LiveWire Adds a Director
LiveWire appoints Hiro Mizuno to board of directors LiveWire has announced the appointment of Hiromichi (Hiro) Mizuno to the company’s board of directors, effective June 12, 2023. Mizuno is a Japanese financial executive and has played significant roles in the field of sustainable investments, formerly serving as United Nations...
Labor Shortages Continue
“Many sales associates haven’t had to sell anything in a long time. They (were) just taking orders,” Sheffield stated in his column from last year. “There’s no negotiation over price; it is what it is. Customers place a down payment and then don’t hear back from their salesperson for...
New LiveWire CEO
LiveWire names industry veteran as CEO By: The Staff June 6, 2023 LiveWire has announced the hire of Karim Donnez as chief executive officer (CEO), effective June 12, 2023. Donnez will succeed current CEO Jochen Zeitz who, having served as CEO for an agreed period, will remain as chairman...