The CBIZ Bundle is an ideal way for NPDA Dealer Members to prepare for Tax Day. Gold Partner CBIZ is offering NPDA Dealer Members only a complementary assessment of dealership tax, insurance, and payroll and benefits. The Tax-Planning Tune-up will review the dealership’s tax returns for planning opportunities, specifically LIFO and cost segregation). CBIZ will also discuss their general business operations to determine if there are other deductions, tax credits, etc. to con

Pennsylvania Powersports Dealers (PPD), a division of the Pennsylvania Automotive Association (PAA), chalked up several successes for its powersports dealership members at the state General Assembly in recent months. Key among the updates was a change in the state inspection law for motorcycles. Motorcycle dealers are now allowed to perform inspections 12 months a year, a change from the previous law that eliminated inspections in the winter months. The inspection itself al

Dave McMahon, Executive Director of the NPDA, was the guest on Garagecast #265 that was part of the live broadcast from the AIMExpo show floor. Click here to listen to the podcast. The podcast, hosted by Garage Composites principals Tony Gonzalez and Sam Dantzler, describes it thus: "Dave, a well-known industry leader with experience as an editor, content director, and even on the manufacturing side, now serves as the Executive Director of the National Powersports Dealer Asso

By Jayson Davis, Vice Chairman, NPDA The motorcycle and powersports industry thrive on passion, performance, and community engagement. One of the most effective ways for dealerships and industry professionals to strengthen their presence and impact is by working with local racers. This collaboration is not only beneficial for the racers but also for businesses looking to build brand recognition, increase sales, and create lifelong customer relationships. For dealerships,

The National Powersports Dealer Association has announced that the 2025 NPDA Dealer Connect education and networking conference will be held Sept. 21-23, 2025, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio. After a successful debut event in 2024, Dealer Connect returns to Columbus and its easy accessibility for NPDA Membership. As a first-time host of the event, the Hilton Columbus Downtown will wow attendees with their guest experience. The Hilton will offer ease-of-use

The Texas Motorcycle Dealers Association Annual Conference at the Lone Star Court hotel in Austin brought with it a celebratory mood thanks to the efforts of the NPDA and its lobbyist at the nearby Capitol, Royce Poinsett. Poinsett and the TMDA Board of Directors worked with the legislature to increase the maximum documentation of up to $200 per contract. The new fee was enacted in September 2024. The passage took years to complete, according to TMDA President Trey Sralla o

The National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) Board of Directors has elected Bob Kee as Chairman during its officer elections to start the year. Formerly Vice Chairman, Kee is a Co-Founder of the NPDA and begins the role as fellow Co-Founder and Chairman Bob Althoff takes his seat as Immediate Past Chairman. Althoff guided the NPDA to momentous steps during his tenure as the inaugural Chairman since its 2021 founding. “It has been an honor to serve my Brother and Sister

By Bob Kee Chair, NPDA Welcome to 2025! What will the New Year bring? I won’t try to predict too much since the polish level of my crystal ball is no better than average. I feel fairly confident that high dealer flooring costs will remain for most of the year. As inflation is still an issue, I think consumers that are already currently stretched financially will continue to become more cautious on discretionary purchases. I’d like to think that the OEMs in the powersports i

Complete with a Dealer Profile number in the teens and a "joined date" of September 2021, Keystone Harley-Davidson has shown its support of the NPDA since we opened the doors to the association. That’s why is awesome to see owner Bob Eggstein is taking a great step forward with news that Shannon Marcum has been promoted to Managing Partner of the operation of the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, dealership. This significant milestone reflects Shannon’s exceptional leadership, ded

Florida-based Adventure Specialty has started 2025 by becoming a Gold Partner of the NPDA. Principals Haley Wright and Michael Elswick are based out of Stuart, Florida. Both Wright and Elswick bring extensive experience at RPMOne and Protective with her new role as Owner/Director of Operations at Adventure Specialty and his as Owner/Director of Business Development. Adventure Specialty offers a full line of F&I products, dealership sales, services and F&I training, participat

Make plans now to join us at the NPDA Booth #3134 during AIMExpo, being held Feb. 5-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the NPDA will hold a press conference at 10:00 a.m. to reveal special news. “We’re proud to once again show our support of the industry during AIMExpo,” said Dave McMahon, NPDA Executive Director. “It’s always an event that allows our association to get the year off to a great start alongside current and future NPDA Members. As we aim

Dealers in Minnesota have seen the PFAS issue land squarely at the dealership front door. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency began prohibiting the sale and distribution of products with intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals,” in these 11 categories: Carpets and rugs Cleaning products Cookware Cosmetics Dental floss Fabric treatments Products designed or marketed for use by chi

The goodness coming out of the inaugural 2024 Dealer Connect conference in Columbus, Ohio, continues on in 2025 with the latest collaboration by NPDA Partners Rollick and LeadHelm. LeadHelm’s newest Take The Helm podcast with CEO John Greene and Co-Founder Aaron Barney features guest Chris Yeloushan, VP of Dealer Solutions at Rollick. Among other things, the discussion includes insight on how both companies can help dealers with their online leads and email nurture strategies

By Glo Cuiffi, Garage Composites As we start off 2025, I want to remind everyone that effective communication is not defined by what we say or how eloquently we say it, but rather by the response we get. The true measure of communication lies in the impact to the listener and his/her response. We need to say what we mean and mean what we say with clarity, empathy and in a way that encourages engagement and action. Often, miscommunication stems from assumptions. We assume the

Manchester Harley-Davidson, an NPDA Member since 2022, is thrilled to announce the upcoming move to our brand-new, state-of-the-art dealership located in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Set to open in Spring 2025, this permanent home for Manchester Harley-Davidson spans 50,000 square feet and features 10 double technician bays, over $1 million in parts & accessories, and an extensive collection of genuine Harley-Davidson apparel and collectibles. While our new dealership is being fi

Go to the Dealer Portal to see all the latest news and resources! Bob Kee elected Chairman of NPDA Board of Directors Kee: 'Ooze optimism in your dealing with customers' Keystone Harley-Davidson promotes Marcum to Managing Partner Adventure Specialty joins NPDA as Gold Partner, offers special NPDA membership incentive Make plans to join the NPDA at AIMExpo, Feb. 5-7 Minnesota Dealers start New Year with ban on selling youth vehicles LeadHelm, Rollick team up for latest podcas

Go to your Members Portal to see all the latest news and Member only resources! Turn to The Stanek-Haack Group at Morgan Stanley to preserve the legacy of your life's work CBIZ Strategic Year-End Planning guidelines for Powersports Dealerships What is driving people away from the dealership and how to avoid it Dealer Member Adds Second Location Excitement ahead for LeadHelm customers in 2025 New Partner Dignifi Celebrates Gold Partnership at DealerConnect Turn to The Stanek-H

Check out how the inaugural session went down to kick off Dealer Connect by clicking the Play arrow above. You might see some familiar faces! By Dave McMahon NPDA Executive Director With the end of the year rapidly approaching, there is plenty to celebrate from our perch over here at NPDA headquarters. For starters, the NPDA welcomed well over 100 new dealership members in 2024, continuing momentum as we celebrated the association’s 3rd Anniversary. Dealers continue to appr

UBS analyst Robin Farley has provided results of the NPDA Q3 Dealer Survey, both Metric and Harley-Davidson. UBS is a Gold Partner of the NPDA. This exclusive content from the NPDA Partners program is available for Dealer Members only on the NPDA Dealer Portal by clicking the link below. https://npda.weblinkconnect.com/portal

NPDA Advisor Lenny Sims from J.D. Power Specialty Vehicles has provided Dealer Members with the Q3 Powersports Market Insights report. The quarterly update includes charts and date related to: Average Retail Category By Value – Last 10 Model Years Average Retail Value and Traffic Views by Category – Last 12 Months Powersports Vehicle Increase/Decrease in Categories Views in 2024 Top Researched Brands in 2024 – Cruiser, Touring, Sportbikes, Off-Highway MC, ATV, Side-by-Side, M