Motorcycles Newswire
1 - Edmunds.com Forecasts September Auto Sales: Industry Down Over 40 Percent from Cash for Clunkers Boon
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 742,000 units, a 22.9 percent decrease from September 2008 and a 41.1 percent decrease from August 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for...
2 - SANYO Unveils its eneloop bike to U.S. Bicycle Market at Interbike 2009
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO) today launched its eneloop bike (a hybrid pedal assist electric bicycle) line-up to the United States market, with the “Synergetic Hybrid Bicycle” as the entry model to arrive in 2009. SANYO unveiled the...
3 - Panoz Auto Development Company Selects ESI Group As Design Partner For Sports Car Development
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - ESI Group (ISIN FR0004110310), pioneer and world-leading supplier of digital simulation software for prototyping and manufacturing processes, announced today that it has been selected by Panoz Auto Development Company as a design partner for its sports...
4 - GEICO’s Bikers for Tykes & Troops Rally Scheduled for April 9-11 Next Year
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Save the date for GEICO’s Bikers for Tykes & Troops Motorcycle Rally and Concerts April 9-11, 2010. The GEICO Powersports-sponsored event benefits the USO of Hampton Roads and Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. KOA...
5 - The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and Motorcycle Industry Council Statement Regarding Lead Ban and Lead-Containing Parts of Youth ATVs and Motorcycles
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) and the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) issued the following statement regarding U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Inez Tenenbaum's September 10, 2009 testimony before the...
6 - ATV Manufacturers: Stay of Enforcement on CPSIA Lead Content Limit Not Working; Legislative Fix Needed
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use issued the following statement in conjunction with today's House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Oversight Hearing on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA): "The...
7 - Reportlinker Adds World Motorcycles Market (including Electric Bikes & Mopeds)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds World Motorcycles Market (including Electric Bikes & Mopeds...
8 - Safe Riding Tips from the ATV Safety Institute for this Holiday Weekend
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - As the nation prepares to enjoy the Labor Day holiday weekend, the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute, along with the major manufacturers and distributors of ATVs in the United States, would like to reinforce the importance of safe and responsible...
9 - Win a Mobil 1 Motorcycle Built By Orange County Choppers
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - For motorcycle enthusiasts, few design shops generate as much excitement as Orange County Choppers. And for anyone who has ever wanted to own a two-wheeled work of art designed by OCC founder Paul Teutul Sr., Mobil 1 is providing a rare opportunity to...
10 - Semi-Annual Report of Volvo Treasury AB (publ)
STOCKHOLM-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Regulatory News: Volvo Treasury AB (publ)(STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) has today published its semi-annual report for 2009. The semi-annual report and the consolidated statements of the group are available on the Volvo Group web site at...
11 - Edmunds.com Forecasts August Auto Sales: Predicts Year’s Highest SAAR, Notes Unprecedented Sales Volatility
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be around 1.17 million units, nearly a six percent decrease from August 2008 but up nearly 18 percent from July 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource...
12 - “Cash for Clunkers” Hangover Taking Its Toll on Auto Sales, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - The "Cash for Clunkers" party is over, and now the auto industry is likely to experience a painful hangover. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, anticipates a steep decline in sales in the coming weeks based upon...
13 - Gates Corporation Launches Website for Power Transmission & Motion Control Design Solutions
DENVER-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Gates Corporation has launched PT Design Source stock exchanges, and with revenue of $5.5 billion in 2008. Tomkins plc has over 33,000 employees worldwide and enjoys strong market positions and technical leadership across all of its business activities and...
14 - Power Sports Factory Announces Strategic Partnership with Boyesen Engineering
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTCBB:PSPF), announced today that it signed a letter of intent with Boyesen Engineering. The two companies have agreed to form a new wholly owned subsidiary of Power Sports Factory to design, manufacture and distribute...
15 - Newest Motorcycle Safety Foundation Campus Up and Running in Irving, Texas
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2009 - Rider safety and training opportunities just got a whole lot more plentiful in the greater Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area, thanks to the new Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Campus at Irving, Texas. The MSF Campus at Irving offers the complete system...
16 - Edmunds.com Evaluates GM eBay Promotion; GM Purchase Intent Climbed 10 Percent, but High Prices Limit Sales
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today released some initial analysis about the eBay/General Motors program’s results to date. Since the program launched, Edmunds.com has observed that the number of site...
17 - California Highway Patrol Awards Third Contract to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for the California Motorcyclist Safety Program
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - The California Highway Patrol selected the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to administer the California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) for the third consecutive time. Under contract with the CHP, the MSF initially assumed the administration of the...
18 - Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Motorcycle Dealers Industry Report
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Research and Markets , and estimates on up to 10 sub-industries, including motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, mopeds and scooters. Industry Definition NAICS 441221: Motorcycle Dealers Industry This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in...
19 - America’s 911 Foundation Announces the 9th Annual Ride for Support of Active First Responders and Their Families
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - America’s 911 Foundation is announcing today their 9th annual commemorative 911 Motorcycle Ride taking place August 21-22, 2009. The goal of the ride is to remember fallen heroes from the 9/11 attacks and their families, and also to raise funds for...
20 - Stratus Media Group, Inc. Announces the 24th Annual Santa Barbara Concours D’Elegance to Run October 31 to November 1, 2009
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI) a live entertainment company announces the 24th Annual Santa Barbara Concours d’ Elegance. Stratus Rewards VISA is the Presenting Sponsor of the automobile festival that celebrates a unique fusion of...
21 - Progressive Reports July Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for July 2009: (millions, except per share amounts and ratios) July July Change 2009 2008 Net premiums written $ 1,365.8 $ 1,383.8 (1)% Net...
22 - “Cash for Clunkers” Provides Windfall for Some, High Prices for All, According to Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, warns consumers that car prices are climbing as the “Cash for Clunkers” frenzy is influencing the marketplace. “Since the program launched, we’ve seen that shoppers...
23 - eBay Motors Launches Video Contest to Find the Ultimate Automotive Enthusiast
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2009 - eBay Motors, the No.1 online automotive marketplace worldwide, today announced the 2009 Motors Master Contest, designed to find America’s top vehicle enthusiast in four distinct categories. Winners earn the title of “Motors Master” in their...
24 - Cyclone Power Completes License for Engines To Generate Electricity from Waste Oil
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2009 - Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets:CYPW) announced today that it has signed a License Agreement with Phoenix Power Group LLC to provide engines for waste oil fueled power generators. The license provides Phoenix Power with exclusive North...
25 - Edmunds.com Presses NHTSA on Cash for Clunkers Consumer Dilemmas; Decision Expected Today
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive consumer information, pressed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today for an answer on a common issue facing consumers from the Cash for Clunkers program. Consumers...
26 - Bikers Can Fill Up (On Corn) and Give Back
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2009 - Motorcyclists now have an appetizing way to help their local communities. Over the next several months, America’s leading motorcycle insurer, Progressive, is giving away hot roasted corn on the cob at motorcycle rallies across the country...
27 - Edmunds.com Uncovers EPA Combined Mileage “Refresh” as Consumers Begin to Cash Their Clunker
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2009 - As if Cash for Clunkers wasn’t complicated enough, Edmunds.com has learned that the qualifications are a moving target. The EPA confirmed with Edmunds.com that last Friday the agency “refreshed” its combined mileage ratings for older...
28 - Polaris Debuts 2010 Product Line
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today unveiled its product offerings for 2010, keeping its foot on the gas with its entrance into the electric low emission vehicle market, more power and control in All-Terrain and Side-by-Side vehicles, and two new...
29 - Edmunds.com Simplifies “Cash for Clunkers” with New Calculator
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 24, 2009 - Monday is the official launch of the Cash for Clunkers program, and so now is the time for car shoppers to do their research and prepare to participate. But how can they easily determine whether the program can work for them? Edmunds.com, the...
30 - Iteris, Inc. Reports First Quarter Revenue of $14.6 Million
SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex:ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today reported financial results for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009. For the quarter ended...
31 - Edmunds.com Forecasts July Auto Sales up Ten Percent From June
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be about 950,000 units, a 16.3 percent decrease from July 2008 but a 10.8 percent increase from June 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for...
32 - Feed The Children and STAR Touring and Riding Association to Feed 800 Children and Families in Need
BILLINGS, Mont.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - On Thursday, July 23, international hunger relief organization Feed The Children will once again team up with members of STAR Touring & Riding Association, the only officially recognized STAR Motorcycle owners group. STAR Chapters work very hard...
33 - Research and Markets: The Global Motorbike Manufacturers Industry Report
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - Research and Markets Section 2 - Sales & Market Performance Section 3 - Profitability 4. 0 - How to Use 5.0 - Individual Company Analysis The individual company assessment gives a complete financial picture of each company listed, including a narrative...
34 - Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.39 per share cash dividend payable on August 17, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 3, 2009. About PolarisWith annual 2008 sales of...
35 - Research and Markets: Motorcycle, Boat & Other Vehicle Dealerships in the US - Revving the Industry's Motors
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2009 - Research and Markets Real Growth Table Ratio Table Graphs Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand SEGMENTATION MARKET CHARACTERISTICS Market Size...
36 - Polaris Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 16, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today reported net income of $17.5 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 helped by a 40 basis point increase in its gross profit margin percentage. By comparison, 2008 second...
37 - LifeLock and Leading Motorcycle Association Team Up to Fight Identity Theft
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-July 15, 2009 - Motorcyclists know the value of safety more than most—along with the thrills of unbridled riding out on the open road comes a host of traffic dangers that require constant and careful attention. The threats posed to one’s identity require the same...
38 - Easy Rider Turns 40, Harley-Davidson Museum Showcases ‘Captain America’ Bike
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-July 14, 2009 - Easy Rider, the classic American road movie, turns 40 today (July 14). The movie, starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, tells the story of two bikers who travel the country to experience the freedom of the open road from the saddles of their motorcycles...
39 - Thousands of Motorcycle Riders Invited to Pit-Stop at Rider-Friendly Best Western Hotels on Way to Sturgis Rally
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-July 7, 2009 - As more than 400,000 motorcycle enthusiasts ride to the 69th Anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally beginning August 3, 2009, riders are invited to pit-stop at one of 13 rider-friendlySM Best Western hotels along routes leading to Sturgis, SD. Riders who...
40 - Research and Markets: Indian Two Wheeler Industry
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 7, 2009 - Research and Markets MARKET 4 DOMESTIC MARKET 5 EXPORT MARKET 6 COST ANALYSIS II OUTLOOK SECTION 7 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK III COMPANY SECTION 8 COMPANY PROFILES IV ANNEXURES LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES LIST OF BOXES Companies Mentioned: Hero Honda Motors Ltd...
41 - Garmin Expands Relationship with Motorcycle OEM and Announces New Product
OLATHE, Kan.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2009 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced it has expanded its relationship with BMW Motorrad and the companies have developed the next generation BMW Motorrad Navigator...
42 - Fathead® Prepares for a Thrill Ride with Harley-Davidson Motor Company
DETROIT-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Fathead®, the leading brand in sports and entertainment graphic products, through their partnership with Brewster Home Fashions, is proud to produce three stunning images for Harley-Davidson aficionados who are passionate about this American motorcycle...
43 - Protect Your Motorcycle and Save Money With Progressive and LoJack
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, more than 60,000 motorcycles were stolen last year: that’s one bike stolen every 8.7 minutes. That’s the bad news. The good news is that now even more riders can save money and protect...
44 - Eurospeed, Inc. Announces Western Europe Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Parallel Intelligent Transportation, LLC for Gasoline and Electric-Powered Motor Scooters/Cycles
PORT CHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Euro Group of Companies, Inc. (Pink Sheets: EGCO) announced today that Eurospeed, Inc., the Company’s transportation products subsidiary, has entered a five-year exclusive distribution agreement with Parallel Intelligent Transportation, LLC, for...
45 - Progressive Wins Voice Of The Customer Award
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Customers with opinions aren’t hard to find. Companies who listen can be. But listening and responding to customer feedback is precisely what earned car insurance company Progressive one of Forrester Research’s Voice Of The Customer...
46 - Power Sports Factory Launches National Advertising Campaign on CBS Outdoor to Promote Andretti Motorbikes
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTCBB:PSPF) and its Manufacturing Partner have launched a Nationwide Advertising & Sales Promotion Campaign for its smart and fuel-efficient line of Andretti Motorbikes designed by Benelli of Italy. PSF’s “Ride...
47 - Research and Markets: Six Case Studies in Consumer Products Innovation - Commerce Bank, Virgin, Nike, Toyota, Apple, Harley-Davidson
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Research and Markets . Toyota has not only sold more automobiles in recent years than the competition, the company has also enjoyed faster growth, higher margins, and a more satisfied customer base than any other automaker. Discover its secrets with this case...
48 - Polaris Industries Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 15, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced it will release its second quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, July 16, 2009, and will hold a webcast conference call at 9:00 am Central Time on the same day to discuss the company’s financial...
49 - Polaris Industries Inc. to Present at Wachovia Securities’ 19th Annual Mid-Year Equity Conference
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 15, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will present at Wachovia Securities’ 19th Annual Mid-Year Equity Conference to be held at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston, MA on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 8:30 AM EDT. Scott Wine, Chief...
50 - Motorcycle Safety Foundation Presents its Rules of the Road for Ride To Work Day…And Every Workday
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - An estimated one million Americans will join in the 18th annual Ride to Work Day on Monday, June 15, and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is asking two-wheel and four-wheel motorists to follow these rules of the road. DRIVERS: Please Look for...
51 - The Motorcycle Industry Council Celebrates 18th Annual Ride to Work Day
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - To save green and be green, Americans need two-wheelers more than ever, so the Motorcycle Industry Council is celebrating the annual Ride to Work Day by inviting local motorcyclists and industry staff to start the morning at its national headquarters...
52 - Austin Hotel Ready for ROT Bike Rally
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - Radisson Hotel and Suites on Town Lake welcomes the 15th annual Republic of Texas (ROT) Biker Rally this weekend in Austin, which will bring $36 million in estimated spending to the city. Every year, about 75% of the Radisson’s rooms are booked out...
53 - Honda Commemorates 50 Years of Innovation in America
TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - Honda (NYSE: HMC) today marked its first 50 years in America, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959. Honda associates observed the occasion with a brief ceremony at the...
54 - Research and Markets: The Essential 2009 U.S. Motorcycle & Bicycle & Parts Manufacturing Industry Report is Now Available
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Research and Markets 2010 U.S. Metropolitan Areas - Estimated Number of Employees Definitions and Terms For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/656bc3/2009_u_s_motorcyc
55 - The Progressive Corporation Announces 2009 Investor Relations Meeting
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - The Progressive Corporation announced today that it will host a simultaneous webcast of its 2009 Investor Relations Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m. eastern time. The meeting will last approximately three hours and...
56 - Shock Doctor’s Eject Helmet Removal System to be Used at MX Sports’ Amateur Motocross Championships at the Loretta Lynn Ranch
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - Shock Doctor, Inc.’s Eject Helmet Removal System, which provides emergency neck and spine protection after a motosport crash, is now endorsed by MX Sports for improving safety in amateur racing. The Eject System will be used at all regional qualifying and...
57 - Motorcycling in America Goes Mainstream Says 2008 Motorcycle Industry Council Owner Survey
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Motorcycling is growing and rapidly becoming more mainstream at the start of the new millennium, says the latest census of two-wheeling. The number of American households that own motorcycles jumped 26 percent from 2003 to 2008, while the overall...
58 - Polaris Announces Creation of On-Road Vehicle Division
MEDINA, Minn.-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the creation of a new On-Road Vehicle Division to help continue its drive toward the company’s vision and objectives which include establishing a significant on-road presence. The new division takes...
59 - vAuto Introduces AutoWriter® Technology to Generate Custom Online Vehicle Descriptions
OAK BROOK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - Automotive dealers can now dynamically generate and publish custom descriptions for their vehicles advertised online using AutoWriter® Technology, released today by vAuto. Today’s used car market is extremely competitive and buyers are doing more...
60 - New MSF “Quick Tips” Sheet Urges Potential Motorcyclists To Assess Their Capabilities Before Deciding To Ride
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2009 - Spring marks the traditional start of the riding season and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is using Motorcycle Awareness Month 2009 to encourage potential motorcyclists to take steps to ensure motorcycling is right for them before committing to...
61 - MSF to Join Forces at Annual Pentagon Event on May 1st in Support of Motorcycle Safety
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) is pleased to announce its participation in the third annual National Capital Region Joint Services motorcycle safety event on Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Last year’s event drew...
62 - Foreign Affairs Auto selected by A123 Systems to be the exclusive HYMOTION Dealer for Florida to provide New L5 Plug-in Hybrid Conversion Systems for the Toyota Prius
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - Foreign Affairs: Zero!, a division of Foreign Affairs Auto, Inc., dedicated to providing transportation solutions for businesses, institutions, individuals, and fleets in order to cut energy costs, energy consumption, and carbon emissions has...
63 - Pierce and Harley-Davidson Celebrate Preliminary Results to NFFF Full Throttle Support Campaign
APPLETON, Wis.-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2009 - Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, and Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE: HOG), the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, announced that, to date, participants in the NFFF Full Throttle Support campaign...
64 - Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.39 per share cash dividend payable on May 15, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2009. About Polaris With annual 2008 sales of...
65 - Motorcycle Industry Council Projects Lost ATV and Motorcycle Related Economic Value Could Approach $1 Billion Due to New Lead Rules
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - The new lead rules that have banned the sales of many youth all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles could lead to $1 billion in lost economic value in 2009 for the industry, predicts the Motorcycle Industry Council. The projected loss is based on...
66 - Fast Start for Turbine Truck Engines / AMEC Alliance
DELAND, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (“TTE”) (OTCBB:TTEG) and Aerospace Machinery and Electric Equipment Co. Ltd. (“AMEC”) announced today that important progress has been achieved since the signing of their Strategic Alliance Agreement on January...
67 - Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America Rally Against Youth ATV and Motorcycle Prohibition
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The Motorcycle Industry Council and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America are doing all they can at Dealer Expo 2009, and at their offices, to help get youth ATVs and motorcycles back on showroom floors. The U.S. Government banned sales of many...
68 - Motorcycle Industry Council Launches HELMETCHECK.ORG
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - HelmetCheck.org, developed by the Motorcycle Industry Council’s (MIC) Helmet Task Force for riders to verify that a helmet they own, or are considering for purchase, complies with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s safety standard (FMVSS...
69 - Stratus Media Group Sets October Date for Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB: SMDI) today announced that its “Concours on the Strip” Las Vegas, one of several planned Tour d’Elegance premier destinations, is scheduled to be held on October 23, 24, 25, with event locations to include the...
70 - Walkers and Motorcyclists Unite for Walk MS 2009
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), Southern New York Chapter, is pleased to announce the addition of a motorcycle feature to its annual WALK MS event in Westchester County. The Westchester Beemers Motorcycle Club will sponsor a...
71 - Windsor Capital Group’s Embassy Suites Brea Offers the Hottest Valentine’s Package in Southern California
BREA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - What is red, hot, fast and Italian, includes leather and lace and a stay at a newly-renovated hotel, and supports a great cause? The Valentine’s Day 2009 package at Windsor Hospitality Group’s Embassy Suites Brea provides all of the aforementioned...
72 - Universal Power Group Launches Power Sports Battery Line
CARROLLTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: UPG) is launching a complete line of power sports batteries at the upcoming 41st annual Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, adding another key category to its growing...
73 - Pending GAO Study on Off-Highway Vehicles Fatally Flawed
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Nine national off-highway vehicle (OHV) groups today sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) noting that an ongoing GAO study on OHV use is flawed in such a way that any findings will be skewed against OHV use on federal lands. A...
74 - National Check Trust, Inc. Offers the Automotive Industry Free Consultation Designed to Dramatically Improve Cash Flow
MIRAMAR, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - National Check Trust, Inc. (NCT) has been the premier check guarantee and payment solutions provider to the automotive industry since 1991. Since late 2007, when the industry began its downward trend and posed new economic challenges, NCT’s...
75 - Fitch Places Harley-Davidson Inc. and HDFS on Rating Watch Negative
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Fitch Ratings places Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE: HOG) and HOG's 100% owned subsidiary, Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. (HDFS) on Rating Watch Negative as follows: Harley-Davidson Inc —Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'A'. Harley-Davidson...
76 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. Modifies Andretti Agreement
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc., (OTCBB:PSPF) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Andretti IV, LLC., to restructure its licensing arrangement for 2008. On January 20, 2009, the Company entered into a modification of its licensing...
77 - New Four-Year Contract Awarded To Motorcycle Safety Foundation To Manage Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has been awarded a new four-year contract by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to continue to administer the state’s motorcycle safety program through 2012. “The MSF is extremely proud to have the opportunity to...
78 - Pierce Manufacturing and Harley-Davidson Support Families of Fallen Firefighters
APPLETON, Wis.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - One firefighter is killed in the line of duty every 72 hours in America. That startling statistic only hints at the pain and loss endured by the loved ones left behind. That’s why Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK...
79 - Polaris Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) today reported net income from continuing operations of $1.11 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2008, representing a four percent increase from $1.07 per diluted share for the prior year’s fourth quarter...
80 - Program Administration Contract For New York State Motorcycle Safety Program Awarded to Motorcycle Safety Foundation
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has been deemed the winning bidder for a five-year contract by the state of New York’s Department of Motor Vehicles to administer the state’s motorcycle safety program beginning this spring. Established in 1996...
81 - Motorcycle Industry Council Urges New Hampshire To Postpone Motorcycle Sound Level Legislation
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - The Motorcycle Industry Council has urged the New Hampshire House Transportation Committee to postpone pending loud pipe legislation until early spring when a new stationary sound test is available. The MIC and the Society of Automotive Engineers are...
82 - GE Money and Suzuki Offer Financing for Powersports Enthusiasts
KETTERING, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - GE Money, a division of GE Capital, and American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced a multi-year agreement to provide consumer financing for its motorcycles, all terrain vehicles and scooters. The Suzuki Installment Finance program, managed by...
83 - SVIA and MIC Press Consumer Product Safety Commission and Legislators for Reasonable Interpretation of New Law Regulating Lead in Youth Products
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and the Motorcycle Industry Council, whose member companies manufacture or distribute youth model all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles, respectively, as well as parts and accessories for ATVs and...
84 - 2,200 Strong – 10 of America’s Top HBCU Marching Bands Harness the ‘Power of Dreams’ At the 2009 Honda Battle of the Bands
TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2009 - As the curtain dramatically closed on the seventh annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, 10 of America’s top Historically Black College and University [HBCU] marching bands brought the house down, leaving themselves completely...
85 - Leading Vietnamese Scooter Manufacturer Selects KMA’s High-Performance Electric Motor
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - The leading Vietnamese-based scooter manufacturer, Sufat Co. Ltd., is developing a new line of scooters designed to integrate Austin-based KLD Motors America, Inc.’s (KMA) electric motor system. The deal represents the first large-scale agreement...
86 - Polaris Industries Announces Workforce Reduction
MEDINA, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) today announced a reduction in the Company’s workforce to respond to weakening retail demand in a difficult 2009 economic outlook. The company is adjusting and realigning its production resources and capacity in...
87 - California Consumers Win as Air Board Votes to Keep R134a Automotive Refrigerant on Shelves
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Consumers and auto enthusiasts across the state claimed victory today as the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted in favor of adopting an alternative regulation that would keep automotive refrigerant – R134a – available to Californians...
88 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. Secures Line of Credit
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc., (OTCBB:PSPF) has secured a $1,000,000 line of credit from Crossroads Debt LLC. On January 9, 2009, the Company entered into a revolving credit loan (the “Credit Facility”) with Crossroads Debt LLC, a private...
89 - Research and Markets: Exciting Report into Harley-Davidson, Inc. and the U.S. Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Harley-Davidson, Inc. and the U.S. Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing Industry" companyprofile to their offering. The Harley-Davidson, Inc. company report details the companys key...
90 - Turbine Truck Engines’ CEO Returns to China
DELAND, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (“TTE”) (OTCBB:TTEG) is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael Rouse, CEO, has returned to China for further high-level discussions with Aerospace Machinery and Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. (“AMEC”), regarding the...
91 - 2010 Honda Fury Makes World Debut at New York International Motorcycle Show
TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Friday, January 16, at the New York International Motorcycle Show, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. introduced to the world what many have deemed the most radically styled production Honda ever built: the 2010 Fury. The Fury radiates attitude and...
92 - Research and Markets: Motorcycles in the United States: Evaluate Detailed Data on Market Size and Segmentation, plus Textual and Graphical Analysis
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Motorcycles in the United States" report to their offering. The Motorcycles in the United States industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the...
93 - Research and Markets: Motorcycles in China Provides Textual Analysis of the Industry's Recent Performance and Future Prospects
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Research and Markets Co.,Ltd. Jiangmen Dachang Lifan Group For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7d31b8/motorcycles_in_chi Source: Datamonitor
94 - Safety Flaws In Yamaha Rhino “Changed My Life Forever,” Californian Charges In Latest Personal Injury Lawsuit Against Yamaha
SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 9, 2009 - Robert J. Nelson of the national plaintiffs' law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, announced that Troy Bithell of Fontana, California, yesterday filed a personal injury lawsuit against Yamaha Motor Corporation. Bithell alleges...
95 - Garmin® zūmo® 660, Designed by Bikers for Bikers
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the zūmo 660, a new motorcycle device that integrates the slim and sleek design of the nüvi® with specific features made...
96 - The Fairchild Corporation Announces Management Changes
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-December 29, 2008 - The Fairchild Corporation (NYSE:FA) announced today that, due to personal reasons, Warren Persavich, its President, Aerospace Group, has resigned. Additionally, Rich Nyren, the Company’s Controller, has accepted a position with another company. No...
97 - The Fairchild Corporation Announces Agreement to Sell 51% of Capital Stock of Polo Express to Klaus Esser
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-December 23, 2008 - The Fairchild Corporation (NYSE:FA) announced today that on December 18, 2008, Fairchild entered into a Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement between its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fairchild Holding Corp. (“FHC”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary...
98 - Shock Doctor, Inc. Announces Partners in Motocross and Supercross
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - Shock Doctor, Inc. a global leader in superior sports protection, today announces its 2009 national sponsorships of motocross and supercross teams and events. Shock Doctor is an official sponsor of the 2009 Asterisk Mobile Medical Unit and Action...
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