Harley-Davidson Shares Rise as Citi Sees Stronger Retail Momentum
A new Citi upgrade points to improving 2026 retail demand, dealer sentiment and a possible multi-year recovery, while the Canadian market still faces tariff pressure.
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Canada Boat and Outdoor Festival Closed Its Five-Day Quebec Program
The inaugural Salaberry-de-Valleyfield festival completed its scheduled September 23–27 run with a final Family Day built around supervised demos, discovery an…
Keeway America Connects Parts Operations With DX1 and Lightspeed
The U.S. distributor says its parts operation now integrates with two widely used dealership platforms, reducing manual work for participating retailers.
Honda and Yamaha Put Electric Motocross Prototypes on the Ernée Program
The CR ELECTRIC PROTO and YE-01 are scheduled for joint public demonstrations during the Motocross of Nations weekend, pairing four experienced riders with two…
Meyer Adds Black River Glass Windshields to Its UTV Distribution Lineup
The distributor is adding tempered-glass windshields and wiper systems for Can-Am, CFMOTO and Polaris side-by-sides, with a logistics plan aimed at fragile ove…
MotoGP Builds New Executive Team Around Commercial and Media Growth
Four senior appointments bring experience from Formula 1, the NFL, major football clubs, Warner Bros. Discovery, UFC and TKO into motorcycle racing's commercia…
Segway Takes Super Villain Into King of the Hammers Rock Racing
After building its performance reputation in desert racing, Segway is sending the 235-hp Super Villain into the KOH 4900 UTV class with veteran racer Mark McCl…
World Supercross Cancels British GP While SX Global Pursues New Investment
The FIM World Supercross Championship has removed its October Birmingham round as series promoter SX Global works to complete a new investment process.
TOPDON Launches ONE Moto Diagnostic Platform for Motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs and Marine
The new professional scan tool targets the increasingly complex electronics found across modern powersports dealerships and independent service shops.
ASMAX RoamX Brings a Display and 32-Rider Mesh to Motorcycle Intercoms
The CIMAMotor technology preview adds a customizable screen, high-capacity mesh communication and a claimed 53 mm speaker, with Canadian availability still unc…
S&S Engine Prize Raises the Stakes for AIMExpo Builders Cup
The winning builder at AIMExpo 2027 will receive a new S&S Cycle engine as the trade show expands its custom-motorcycle program.
Canada’s 3% Inflation Rate Keeps Powersports Affordability Under Pressure
August CPI held at 3.0%, with gasoline still the dominant pressure even as core measures stayed near 2%.
Ski-Doo Awards 2026 Snow PASS Grants to More Than 50 Snowmobile Clubs
The BRP program is funding trail infrastructure, bridge repairs, access protection, signage and volunteer initiatives with grants of up to $5,000.
Beachman Gets $600,000 in Federal Support for Export Expansion
The Toronto electric-motorcycle manufacturer has a $3.08-million growth project backed by a $600,000 federal contribution aimed at market diversification and n…
Volkswagen Reviews Ducati Ownership but No Sale Is Decided
Audi’s chief executive says Ducati is part of Volkswagen Group’s broader portfolio evaluation, but no buyer, agreement or sale timetable has been announced.