Powersports Business articles from November 2006

Powersports Business archives from November 2006

An international powersports fair.
November 13, 2006... Powersports enthusiasts from 120 countries attended Intermot 2006, the five-day international powersports fair held Oct. 11-15 in Cologne, Germany. Check out the first of Powersports Business' two-part series on Intermot on pages 4-6. This...

AMA board taps new president.(NEWS)
November 13, 2006... Robert Dingman, a veteran of legislation concerning powersports matters, has been named the American Motorcyclist Association's next president. Dingman succeeds Robert Rasor, who is retiring as AMA president but will continue to serve as...

Industry sales slow, but still up.(NEWS)
November 13, 2006... There's plenty of ammunition from recent powersports statistics for either the optimist or pessimist to put a spin on the health of the industry. The overall numbers from the Motorcycle Industry Council's third-quarter report for the year...

Sabelli resigns as CEO of Piaggio.(HOTNEWS)(Rocco Sabelli )(Roberto Colaninno)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Rocco Sabelli has resigned from his position as chief executive officer of Piaggio & C. SpA and will be replaced by chairman Roberto Colaninno. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Piaggio's board of directors will vote on Colaninno's appointment...

AMA's Moreland named to federal advisory group.(HOTNEWS)(American Motorcyclist Association )(Edward Moreland)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Edward Moreland, American Motorcyclist Association vice president for government relations, has been named to the newly created Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway Administration. The 10-member council, established by the...

Wyotech unveils new training facility.(HOTNEWS)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... WyoTech has some good news for dealers facing the never-ending battle of finding enough technicians--a new motorcycle technician training school is opening up. WyoTech, part of the privately held Corinthian Colleges, Inc., unveiled its new...

N. Carolina launches Motorcycle Council.(HOTNEWS)
November 13, 2006... The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) recently created the NCMA-Motorcycle Council, a subgroup focusing on motorcycle motorsports. Council representatives say the goal is to grow North Carolina's share of the overall motorcycle...

Arctic Cat seeks employees in Eastern Europe.(HOTNEWS)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Arctic Cat is seeking people to manage the brand in various countries in Eastern Europe. In June, the Minnesota-based manufacturer set up bases in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia. To implement the brand in these...

Correction.(Correction notice)
November 13, 2006... In a Sept. 25 story on Honda's exclusivity requirements with the company's AquaTrax line, Steve Crowe was misidentified as representing World of Powersports, in Decatur, Ill. In fact, Crowe is with Foothills Motorsports in Piedmont, S.C. The...

Kawasaki sues BRP over patent infringement.(HOTNEWS)
November 13, 2006... Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has filed a federal lawsuit against Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. in U.S. District Court, accusing BRP of patent infringements on personal watercraft. KHI states in the lawsuit that BRP Sea-Doo use...

Intermot attracts 187,000 visitors.(NEWS)
November 13, 2006... COLOGNE, Germany -- Organizers of Intermot 2006 said more than 187,000 consumer and trade visitors from 120 countries attended the five-day international powersports fair. The German Motorcycle Industry Association said the event, held...

OEMs show future at Intermot.(original equipment manufacturers)
November 13, 2006... The global powersports industry showed countless trends at Intermot 2006, from niche markets and OEM offerings not found in the United States to the latest in technological innovations and a continued growth in vehicle suppliers from the Far...

There's little to share but a lot to like.(motorcycles industry)(Editorial)
November 13, 2006... This is a dangerous confession. Even as I write this, I'm subconsciously asking myself, "Isn't there another way? Can't you focus on something else? Puh-leeeze?" And the simple answer is, yes, I could write about something other than...

Harley 3Q income jumps 18 percent.(FINANCIAL)
November 13, 2006... Strong acceptance of the new 2007 lineup plus healthy international sales led to a record third quarter for Harley-Davidson. The motorcycle manufacturer reported double-digit increases for sales, revenue and earnings per share in the third...

Arctic Cat preps $20 million stock buy-back.(DIGEST)
November 13, 2006... Arctic Cat, Inc. may repurchase up to $20 million of its stock under a plan approved by the company's board of directors. This new authorization is in addition to approximately $6.8 million remaining under Arctic Cat's previous share...

AIH expands finance offerings.(DIGEST)
November 13, 2006... American IronHorse and Textron Financial Corporation recently completed moves designed to offer the 11-year-old bike builder and its 100-plus dealers more potential for growth. In the first move, AIH expanded its line of credit with Textron...

Sparta, netLoan complete interface.(Sparta Commercial Services Inc., netLoan Funding LLC)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Sparta Commercial Services, Inc. and netLoan Funding, LLC say they have completed the technology interface required to move forward with their strategic alliance. netLoan manages a consortium of specialty lenders through its operation of a...

GE Retail Sales Finance changes its name.(DIGEST)(GE Money-Sales Finance)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... GE Consumer Finance's Retail Sales Finance unit has changed its name to GE Money--Sales Finance. "The new name reflects how we've evolved beyond the retail space," said Glenn Marino, president and CEO of GE Money's Sales Finance unit....

Market watch.(POWERSPORTS BUSINESS STOCK MARKET WATCH)
November 13, 2006... MARKET WATCH Change 10/27/06 from 9/29 % Change Powersports Business Index [up arrow] 113.970 6.7 0.06% Dow Jones Index [up arrow]...

Stock market activity.(POWERSPORTS BUSINESS STOCK MARKET WATCH)
November 13, 2006... STOCK MARKET ACTIVITY [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Source: A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.

Powersports Business winners and losers.(POWERSPORTS BUSINESS STOCK MARKET WATCH)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... POWERSPORTS BUSINESS WINNERS AND LOSERS Stock Price Percent Company Ticker 10/27/06 Change Dana DCN $1.82 75% Orbital Engine Corp....

Foreign currency exchange.(POWERSPORTS BUSINESS STOCK MARKET WATCH)
November 13, 2006... FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE 6 Months Baseline 9/29/06 1 Month Ago Ago Ticker Price Price % Change Price Australian...

Powersports Business stocks.(POWERSPORTS BUSINESS STOCK MARKET WATCH)(Statistical table)
November 13, 2006... POWERSPORTS BUSINESS STOCKS POWERSPORTS BUSINESS INDEX COMPONENTS Stock Price Price Company Ticker 10/27/06 9/29/06 Arctic Cat, Inc. ACAT $17.51...

Honda's profit dips despite surge in sales: worldwide cycle sales were up 2.5 percent in the OEM's first six months.(FINANCIAL)
November 13, 2006... Japan's Honda Motor Co., Ltd. took a hit in second-quarter profits but announced record sales and income for the first six months of its current fiscal year. Honda said net income for its second fiscal quarter ended Sept. 30 was 127.91...

Yamaha posts record profits.(FINANCIAL)
November 13, 2006... Yamaha Motor Co. achieved record-breaking profits during the past nine months on the back of strong motorcycle and marine sales coupled with a weaker yen. Yamaha posted net income of 59.6 billion yen ($507 million) for the nine months...

Polaris reports reduced quad, sled sales.(FINANCIAL)
November 13, 2006... Continued weak ATV and snowmobile sales by Polaris Industries Inc. led to a drop in the Minnesota manufacturer's third-quarter sales and net income. Polaris reported a 12 percent decline in net income and a 10 percent drop in sales in this...

Arctic Cat rebounds with record 2Q sales: OEM expects sales growth in ATVs and snowmobiles.(FINANCIAL)
November 13, 2006... Arctic Cat rebounded from a sluggish first quarter to post net earnings of $20 million in its second quarter, a slight increase over the prior-year period. That comes after Arctic Cat reported a net loss of $4.5 million in the first...

BRP: snow, sea, sand and (coming) street; Canadian OEM promises an on-road product in the next two years.(Jose Boisjoli of Bombardier Recreational Products)(Interview)(Editorial)
November 13, 2006... VALCOURT, Quebec--Having dealt with challenging issues in its marine and off-road business in the past few years, Canadian-manufacturer BRP now will look to a new arena--the on-road segment. Jose Boisjoli, BRP's president and CEO, told...

Suzuki expected to take aim at smaller scooter market: company has No. 1 selling scooter in the United States above 150 cc.(Suzuki Motor Corp.)
November 13, 2006... Suzuki, the industry's sport bike market share leader, appears ready to try to climb to the top of another competitive segment--low-displacement scooters. Mel Harris, Suzuki's vice president of motorcycle and marine operations, told...

Trying to improve a good thing: Kawasaki recently unveiled new units that could drive strong gains in its sport bike segment even higher in '07.(Kawasaki Motors Corp. )
November 13, 2006... Kawasaki will try to build on its momentum in the sport bike segment in 2007 with the introduction of a new Ninja and two other new motorcycles that could appeal to different segments of the sport bike crowd. At its new product show in...

Harley-Davidson's global reach expanding: but only moderate growth in U.S. dealer network expected in the next few years.(PSB FOCUS: 2007 OEM Outlook)
November 13, 2006... Harley-Davidson's international growth appears to be gaining steam and likely to further expand in 2007. The Milwaukee, Wis., manufacturer reported retail sales of its bikes in international markets climbed nearly 19 percent in the third...

Ducati focuses on its retailing practices: DNA unveils three new programs for 2007 that aim to improve dealer practices and profitability.(PSB FOCUS: 2007 OEM Outlook)
November 13, 2006... Consecutive years of solid growth has allowed Ducati North America (DNA) to begin looking beyond the typical OEM quantity issues--sales and inventory levels--and focus on quality challenges, namely the consumers' retailing experience. The...

Arctic Cat could offer new UTV model in '07: the new Prowler model figures to have more accessories, like the concept vehicle that was shown to dealers last summer.(PSB FOCUS: 2007 OEM Outlook)
November 13, 2006... Arctic Cat is hoping to become a bigger player in the side-by-side segment of the industry with expanded offerings in 2007. The Thief River Falls, Minn., manufacturer showed a concept UTV at its dealer show earlier this year. A version of...

Guzzi aims for 20,000 units.(Moto Guzzi)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Piaggio President Roberto Colaninno says Moto Guzzi plans worldwide sales of more than 10,000 units this year, up from less than 7,000 units in 2005. Moto Guzzi became part of the Piaggio Group in December 2004. The Piaggio Group's...

BMW cycle sales stall.(PSB FOCUS: 2007 OEM Outlook)
November 13, 2006... The BMW Group expects to reach targeted volume, revenues and earnings for its motorcycle business in 2006, despite what company leaders describe as an "inconsistent market environment in the motorcycle segment" during the first nine months of...

Yamaha ready to jump into final part of plan.(PSB FOCUS: 2007 OEM Outlook)
November 13, 2006... Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., in the second year of its NEXT50-Phase II medium-term management plan, hopes to sell 4.46 million two-wheelers and 229,000 ATVs worldwide this year. Yamaha President Takashi Kajikawa likens the three-year...

Honda seeks to bolster sales by sharpening focus on four areas.(PSB FOCUS: 2007 OEM Outlook)
November 13, 2006... Honda Motor Co. sold 10.271 million motorcycles and had consolidated revenue of 9.907 trillion yen ($12.5 billion) in fiscal 2006, which ended March 31. This year, the company hopes to sell 10.710 million units and achieve consolidated revenue...

Kawasaki recalls Bayou 250.(ATV Report)
November 13, 2006... Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA, Irvine, Calif., has recalled 291 units of its 2007 model year Bayou 250 ATV for potential steering control problems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kawasaki says the nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering...

Taiwan ATV industry powers up.(ATV Report)
November 13, 2006... Taiwan's ATV industry has grown quickly in the past decade. In 1997, one manufacturer from the island nation produced quads. Today, about 30 companies call ATV production their primary business. According to the Taiwan Transportation...

Polaris shifts production.(ATV Report)
November 13, 2006... Polaris Industries is reshuffling its ATV, UTV and Victory motorcycle production at two of its manufacturing facilities in Roseau, Minn., and Spirit Lake, Iowa. As it currently stands, the 725,000-square-foot Roseau plant produces ATVs,...

NOHVCC working to save OHV access.(National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Forest Service OHV Route Designation Rule)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) is hosting a series of regional workshops to ensure that OHV riding access is preserved under the new Forest Service OHV Route Designation Rule. The Motorcycle Industry Council...

ATV marketing gets personal: Polaris tried to prove it has the toughest unit on the market by creating a duel between OEM CEOs.(ATV)
November 13, 2006... The gloves have officially come off in powersports marketing. Pulling a move from the annals of automotive marketing history, Polaris shone the marketing spotlight on its CEO in The Duel--an unusually personal challenge to determine, before...

UTVs pass erosion, safety test at Hatfield-McCoy: select side-by-sides are given permanent access to trails.(ATV)
November 13, 2006... A select number of UTVs will be permanently allowed on the Hat-field-McCoy trail system's easiest trails, said Jeffery Lusk, the system's executive director. The 500-mile trail system in West Virginia had opened up their easiest trails, or...

Team Bozeman.(Company overview)
November 13, 2006... CONTACT Team Bozeman 2595 Simmental Way Bozeman, Mont, 59715 406/587-4671 www.team-bozeman.com OWNER Cliff Gullett BUSINESS PROFILE Team Bozeman was started in 1988 as a Polaris-only store and later...

Snake River Yamaha.(Company overview)
November 13, 2006... CONTACT Snake River Yamaha 2957 E. Fairview Ave. Meridian, Idaho 83642 208/888-6565 www.snakeriveryamaha.com OWNERS Curtis Moore, Barry Goff, Steve Goff, Mike Goff BUSINESS PROFILE Snake River Yamaha, a...

Michael's Reno Powersports.(Michael Gerow )(Company overview)
November 13, 2006... CONTACT 10828 S. Virginia St. Reno, Nev. 89511 775/825-8680 www.michaelsreno.com OWNER Michael Gerow BUSINESS PROFILE Gerow purchased Reno Suzuki in 1989 and has transformed it from a store with six...

CPSC comment period may be extended.(ATV)
November 13, 2006... The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is expected to increase the public comment period on proposed changes to federal ATV safety and manufacturing standards. Legal counsel for the powersports industry has asked for an additional...

'Justice for All' rolls into California.(additional fines for road accidents)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... California has enacted a law supporting the goals of the American Motorcyclist Association's "Justice for All" campaign. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] California SB-1021, which was signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, imposes...

CHP still seeking new units.(Cycle Report)
November 13, 2006... The state of California canceled a bid to buy Harley-Davidson police motorcycles in October after California Highway Patrol testers reportedly found that the modified Electra Glide being tested had wobbled at high speeds. The cancellation...

Seminar held in Taiwan.(Taiwan External Trade Development Council)(Conference news)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Members of Taiwan's motorcycle industry met in mid-October to share their opinions and suggestions on multiple topics affecting their business. The roundtable discussion was organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)....

Indo cycle industry keeps growing.(Indonesia )(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Already the third largest motorcycle market in the world, Indonesia continues to mark rapid industry growth. The Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI) said 494,115 two-wheelers were sold there in September. The AISI said that...

Triumph joins Destination Daytona.(Cycle Report)
November 13, 2006... Triumph Motorcycles is the latest motorcycle brand to join Destination Daytona--Bruce Rossmeyer's 150-acre motorcycle complex near Daytona Beach, Fla. Triumph's line will be displayed in a branded showroom in a separate building adjacent...

Engineering an Indian comeback: firm behind the relaunch says it will first develop product, then seek dealers.(trademark rights of Indian Motorcycle Company Inc. bought by Stellican Limited )
November 13, 2006... The buzz over the relaunch of one of the industry's biggest brand names, the Indian Motorcycle Co., hasn't diminished. That's according to Stephen Julius, the managing director of Stellican Limited, the London-based private equity firm that...

H-D looks beyond Milwaukee for new engine plant: company says plan to build another plant in the U.S. will not cost current jobs.(MOTORCYCLE)
November 13, 2006... Harley-Davidson Motor Company plans to build an additional U.S. manufacturing and assembly plant outside of Wisconsin for expanded production of V-twin engines and transmissions. The announcement follows an Oct. 16 vote by members of...

FAMI: 85 percent of global cycle sales are in Asia.(Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries )
November 13, 2006... Eighty-five percent of the 34 million two-wheelers retailed worldwide in 2004 were sold in Asia, says Dr. W. Wisoot, chairman of the Research and Planning Committee of the Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries (FAMI), an organization...

Design group to receive new leadership.(MOTORCYCLE)
November 13, 2006... Glynn Kerr, founder of the Motorcycle Design Association, says he does not intend to seek another term as president of the international organization. The MDA holds committee elections every two years. Kerr was first voted president of the...

Q & A with outgoing design group leader, industry veteran.(MOTORCYCLE)(Interview)
November 13, 2006... Outgoing Motorcycle Design Association President Glynn Kerr has specialized in motorcycle design for more than 20 years. British-born and a graduate of Coventry University's Transport Design course, he worked briefly for TVR Sports Cars in...

International powersports market report.(MOTORCYCLE)
November 13, 2006... JAPAN Motorcycle production by Japan's four main manufacturers fell in September after two months of upturn while exports fell after six months of upturn. Still, the industry looks on course to at least equal 2005. Honda, Kawasaki,...

IronHorse changes management structure.(MOTORCYCLE)
November 13, 2006... American IronHorse (AIH) has switched management structures, opting for now to hire a chief operating officer rather than replace its former chief executive officer. The Fort Worth, Texas V-twin motorcycle manufacturer recently hired R.B....

Stearns to acquire Sevylor.(PWC Report)
November 13, 2006... Stearns Inc., one of the leading manufacturers of watersports-related products, recently announced an agreement to buy Sevylor, itself a market leader in the inflatables category. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stearns, part of sporting goods...

Ijsba announces world finals changes.(International Jet Sports Boating Association)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... With the 2006 World Finals barely in the record books, the International Jet Sports Boating Association has already announced some changes for the 2007 event. The primary change looks to be the expansion of the vendor area. "The plan...

End of the season sales report: initial reports show 2006 was relatively flat in new unit sales, which may not be a bad thing.
November 13, 2006... While a leveling off of the personal watercraft industry's somewhat rapid decline was undoubtedly good news in 2003 and 2004, initial reports that 2005 had actually seen a solid increase were probably met with mixed emotions around the...

Corridor link opens in Michigan.(snowmobile trail opened by Michigan. Department of Natural Resources)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... A snowmobile trail connecting the Michigan communities of Cheboygan and Charlevoix will be open this winter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The West Mullet Lake Trail was previously off-limits to motorized recreation. The trail was under the...

Bomar named head of NPS.(Mary Bomar appointed at National Park Service )(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Mary Bomar was sworn in as the 17th director of the National Park Service by Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne on Oct. 17. Bomar has said she believes that snowmobiles can be used in the national parks "without unacceptable impacts to park...

Polaris donates coats.(Snowmobile Report)
November 13, 2006... Polaris Industries Inc. donated 600 winter coats and 100 pairs of gloves to the Salvation Army's Coats for Kids program. The value of the donation was set at $60,000. The company also plans to host its annual campout charity fund raiser at the...

Boots for a cause.(RU Outside, CSC Racing & Distribution Inc.)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Two snowmobile bootmakers are selling boots with philanthropic ties. RU Outside, Driggs, Idaho, introduced the Bill Townsend Winter Boot, named after the snowmobile guide and grassroots snowmobile leader who died in December of 2005. An...

A rough state of the industry: Michigan's economic woes figure to trickle down to the snowmobile business.(Industry overview)(Editorial)
November 13, 2006... Michigan's economy ranks as one of the worst in the nation, and it could get worse. The big automakers announced plant reductions and layoffs that will take place in the next year, and small auto-dependent businesses throughout the state are on...

Bender Racing gets new owner, new ventures.(SNOWMOBILE)
November 13, 2006... Two months after purchasing Bender Racing, Rich Daly has the company on a new course. Bender Racing will retain its most familiar features--its name, some key personnel and its Yamaha-oriented performance product line that includes pipes,...

Strike could affect powersports' tire supply.(DIGEST)
November 13, 2006... The United Steelworkers' strike at Goodyear plants in North America seems likely to affect the powersports industry if it continues. About 15,000 steelworkers went on strike on Oct. 5 at 16 plants, including the Buffalo plant, the lone...

Puma enters cycle industry.(DIGEST)
November 13, 2006... German sneaker and sportswear manufacturer Puma AG has entered the motorcycle industry with a collection of riding boots. Puma, a competitor of Alpinestars in the motorsports apparel market--both outfit drivers in Formula One and World...

Amazon.com launches parts, Accessories Store.(DIGEST)
November 13, 2006... Dealers, get ready for more competition from the Internet. Amazon.com recently opened its Automotive Parts and Accessories Store featuring more than 1 million new, used and remanufactured items from leading parts and accessories...

Taiwan industry show attracts 140 firms.(International Motorcycle Industry Show)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... About 140 exhibitors took part in the 2006 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show, held Oct. 27-29 at the Taipei World Trade Center. Exhibitors, including some from the United States, Pakistan, Japan, Vietnam and India, showed...

Motonation, Spidi offer apparel test ride.(DIGEST)
November 13, 2006... Motonation, the exclusive U.S. importer of Spidi race and touring apparel, recently announced a program in which authorized Spidi retailers will provide test rides in selected Spidi apparel. Motonation and Spidi selected two...

Wheel supplier launches new brand.(Advanced Metalforming Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Advanced Metalforming Technologies, Inc. (AMT), a manufacturer of high-end aluminum wheels and a blanks supplier to many of the industry's leading wheel manufacturers, recently started manufacturing motorcycle wheels under its own in-house...

Fake parts get attention.(Federation of Asia Motorcycle Industries)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... The Federation of Asia Motorcycle Industries (FAMI) says the sale of fake motorcycle spare parts is becoming a serious threat to the industry. FAMI President Datuk Syed Mohamad Aidid Syed Murtaza said the global trade in counterfeit...

Two join SuperTrapp.(Jeff Wells appointed at SuperTrapp Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
November 13, 2006... Powersports industry veteran Jeff Wells has joined SuperTrapp Industries, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, to take responsibility for developing SuperTrapp sales and marketing strategies. Wells' experience includes positions with White Brothers,...

Grading a dealership's changes: dealer who is attempting to modernize his business talks about the effectiveness thus far of the new systems.(Jim Wilson Jr. of S & W Powersports)(Interview)
November 13, 2006... For the past six months, S & W Powersports, a Jasper, Ala., dealership, has had technology products, services and expertise at its disposal as part of the Turning Technology into Sales and Profit program. Jim Wilson Jr., the owner of the...

Youth products could boost holiday impulse buys: aftermarket experts agree that children's apparel is a growing segment for the industry.(AFTERMARKET)
November 13, 2006... Investing in more children's apparel and accessories could be an alternative for dealers expecting a downturn in a traditional holiday seller: youth quads. While no industry-wide statistics are available to publish on youth ATV sales,...

Custom Chrome holds first vendor summit.
November 13, 2006... Custom Chrome held its first-ever CCI Vendor Council Summit in Morgan Hill, Calif., during the first week of October. Custom Chrome President Holger Mohr said he understands that Custom Chrome's future growth and continued success is...

Evaluating a prospective dealership purchase.
November 13, 2006... This article recaps a portion of the opportunities that were uncovered by Gart Sutton & Associates (GSA) powersports specialists during consulting visits. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These opportunities are followed by conclusions that...

A partnership that needs state protection.
November 13, 2006... A comment I often get from dealers when I urge them to be active in their state dealer associations and support state franchise laws is, "I get along great with my suppliers. I don't have a problem." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is not...