Archive for June 2022

In an age where everything is getting more expensive, it seems one thing isn’t: Owning a Bugatti. That’s because the cost of admission into one of the most prestigious automotive brands in the world just got a whole lot lower. No, the French manufacturer didn’t make a budget supercar — it made an electric scooter… that…

In certain and uncertain times, we can all benefit from an escape to a faraway land, where the adventurous dare to travel in search of new places to recreate and go off-grid. A home away from home, one built for all seasons, adequately equipped, and capable of traversing the most challenging terrain, is what you’ll need.…

The high cost of inventory has created an increasingly difficult situation for auto dealers. Many models that fall below $20,000 are now doubling in value due to increased consumer demand. In response, NIADA dealer members are working diligently to improve their reputations, the quality of their products, and digital marketing efforts. Read More

For the 10th consecutive year, officials highlighted the NIADA Convention and Expo will include the auction of a front-line ready used vehicle to benefit the NIADA Foundation. And this year, NIADA said the vehicle to be auctioned is a “stunner.” Read More

For the 14th straight year, Yamaha has paid it forward with the Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI). In addition to awarding more than $5 million in grant funding to date, a contingent of employees also got their hands dirty by volunteering to clean up and restore an area decommissioned to public motorized access north of Yamaha’s…

Celebrating five decades of elite motocross heritage, Honda unveiled the latest edition of its flagship motocross bike, the 2023 CRF450R, during a media event. Held on the eve of the opening 2023 AMA Pro Motocross round at Fox Raceway, the function featured the entire Team Honda HRC lineup — Ken Roczen, Chase Sexton, Hunter Lawrence…

A dozen operators are in the running for the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s highest honor for its member dealers. On Monday, NIADA announced the finalists for the 2022 National Quality Dealer Award. The 12 finalists have all been selected as their state’s Quality Dealer by an NIADA-affiliated state independent dealers association. Read More

The NERA e-motorcycle started with an idea: create a functional prototype that revolutionizes mobility and can be produced entirely with 3-D printing. With Marco Mattia Cristofori in the design lead, BigRep engineered the NERA e-Bike from the ground up, disrupting traditional design, engineering and production in every aspect. The result is a 100% customizable, functional prototype,…

Beta USA is proud to re-introduce the standard RR range of 4 Stroke RR models to the U.S. marketplace after a six-year hiatus. Due to changes in the market, Beta USA is offering the 4 Stroke RR models as well as the 2 Stroke RR models for 2023. These four new models differ from the…