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Fed rate hike will slow powersports lending, executives say

The Federal Reserve‘s decision today to raise interest rates will slow powersports lending, according to powersports executives. “Unfortunately, it ...

Themes to watch for at Powersports Finance Summit 2026

byC.J. Moore

September 16, 2026

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ATLANTA — Powersports dealers are navigating an environment in which completing a sale is subject to volatile consumer discretionary demand. Powersports Finance Summit 2026 returns on Sept. 16 at ...

Used marine demand up as rates, inflation, more pressure customers

byC.J. Moore

September 16, 2026

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Marine dealers are navigating shifting seasonal demand, with some preparing to lean into year-round marketing to keep clients engaged. Demand has been “pretty ...

A pedestrian walks past signage for a BRP manufacturing facility in Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. BRP Inc. says production shutdowns depleted its inventory and dragged down revenues in its second quarter, but rising demand buoyed profits as fun-seekers turned to power sports for pandemic recreation, The Toronto Star reported.

BRP names Tran CFO amid powersports leadership shifts

byJohnnie Martinez II

September 16, 2026

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Powersports manufacturers, lenders and dealer groups have reshuffled leadership since August as companies expand captive finance operations, invest in artificial ...

Completed Mastercraft Boat Co. inboard speed boats sit after rolling off the assembly line at the Mastercraft factory in Vonore, Tennessee, U.S. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. Orders for U.S. factory goods, excluding transportation, rose .2 percent in December, according to data released by the Census Bureau. Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg

MasterCraft net sales rise 22.8% on heels of Marine Products acquisition

byAmanda Harris

September 16, 2026

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Performance and leisure powerboats manufacturer MasterCraft Boat Holdings‘ acquisition of recreation and sport fishing powersports maker Marine Products contributed to ...

Can-Am Elevates its 2027 3-Wheel Lineup With Major Ryker Updates Plus Spyder and Canyon Refinements

Canada imposes 50% tariff on US-made large motorcycles

byJohnnie Martinez II

September 16, 2026

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The escalating United States-Canada trade war is putting new pressure on powersports manufacturers and dealers, with tariffs and import restrictions ...

VW weighs selling motorcycle maker Ducati in asset review

byBloomberg News

September 8, 2026

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Volkswagen AG is considering offloading motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, as part of a sweeping overhaul of the German automaker’s sprawling portfolio. ...