Harley-Davidson Inc. of Milwaukee made the unusual move Thursday of disclosing in a regulatory filing that worldwide retail sales of Harley motorcycles fell 13 percent during the first two months of the year, results that one analyst said topped prior expectations.
U.S. retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were down 9.4 percent compared with the same period in 2008. …Â Details
Aprilia USA, the U.S. importer and distributor of innovative, technology-driven motorcycles and scooters, finished 2008 with strong sales gains across its expanding product range. The company sold 66.4 % more bikes and scooters to customers in the U.S. market, spurred by the addition of four all-new motorcycles, three fresh scooter models and continued strengthening of its dealer network. Along with plenty of new product arriving from the Noale, Italy based factory, Aprilia USA also continued to add racing successes to its long list of championships, such as the U.S. company’s second consecutive MOTO-ST road race championship and first place in the 2008 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 750cc category.
For 2009, company executives see more opportunity. “Our 2008 sales results are remarkable, especially in light of overall declining motorcycle industry sales,†says Gary Pietruszewski, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Piaggio Group Americas. “Much of our success can be attributed to … Details
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Coca-Cola Co.’s NOS Energy Drink will sponsor Kyle Busch’s car in 14 NASCAR Nationwide Series races, according to NOS and Joe Gibbs Racing.
The announcement is expected to be made today as NASCAR prepares for racing this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Busch, known as “Rowdy†in the racing circles, is part of the Joe Gibbs team….
…. ENERGY DRINKS
2008 Market Share
A host of brands are fighting for market share in the energy drink segment.
Market Share by Volume
1. Monster: 29.9 percent
2. Red Bull: 24.8 percent
3. Rockstar: 14 percent
4. AMP: 9.3 percent
5. Full Throttle: 6.1 percent.
6. SoBe: 4.2 percent.
7. NOS: 3.5 percent.
Source: Beverage Digest
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The Surfrider Foundation is currently working with a wide variety of individuals and organizations on the Marine Life Protection Act –or MLPA. The MLPA is a state law that requires establishing a “network” of marine protected areas along the California coastline. This law is currently being implemented in Southern California.
Much like our National Parks protect special places on land, these Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) offer heightened protection for marine life to thrive and people to enjoy. In short, MPAs protect special places for their “intrinsic value”–preserving ecological abundance for generations to come. MPAs around the globe have become popular attractions for people to enjoy nature’s beauty and abundance…. Details
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