Motorcycle Industry Update
TxDMV Announces Redesign of Temporary Tags to Prevent Fraud
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Texas Temporary Tag Administration: Since the end of the 87th Legislative Session, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has taken action to curtail and prevent the fraudulent production of, access to, and use of temporary tags and timed permits. Implementation of House Bill 3927 allowed the department to…
Read MoreProtect Your Ride! Motorcycle Thefts are on the Rise for Second Year in a Row.
Motorcycle thefts are up 26%, according to a new NICB report. DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — It might be a beautiful summer day for a ride, but motorcycle owners should know there is a higher chance of theft as they hit the road. Motorcycles have been increasingly targeted for theft, according to the newly…
Read MoreAlert: New Scam Tactic
A new scam to be aware of from the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association… FROM: Doug Smith, President The scenario is this: A customer, who has a vehicle in a Missouri Dealer’s body shop, is contacted by a third party claiming to work for the dealer. The customer is told the vehicle repair is near completion,…
Read MoreManufacturer Direct: How will that impact our industry? by Mark Sheffield
Over the last couple of years, I’ve had many discussions with dealers who are concerned that the OEMs are going to start selling products directly to consumers. As many powersports and RV dealers fall under motor vehicle franchise laws that prohibit direct sales, new legislation will need to be passed in some states to enable…
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