Kawasaki Selects Virtustream to Create a Scalable, Cloud-based Dealership Portal

Major powersports distributor uses the xStream cloud solution to better serve online customers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA  – March 14, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) - Virtustream, Inc., the leading enterprise class cloud software and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provider, today announced that Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC), the U.S. distributor for Kawasaki branded powersports vehicles, has deployed Virtustream’s enterprise cloud solution, xStream, to develop and test software applications for its dealership portal.

“xStream provides a highly effective combination of functionality and agility that will enable us to efficiently develop and test our software to keep up with the dynamic requirements of our portal solution,” said Victor Martinez, director of information technology, Kawasaki. “Virtustream has exceeded our expectations with their preparedness and responsiveness and, due to the success and immediate benefits that we have seen, we anticipate eventually moving other business applications to the cloud as well.”

KMC selected xStream for its ability to provide enterprise class stability, agility, ease of use and built-in disaster recovery at a cost-effective rate. Upon implementation, the Virtustream and Kawasaki teams were able to quickly bring up an xStream environment. With the Virtustream cloud solution, Kawasaki was able to install, test and deploy the new application (in multiple environments) and still meet business requirements and deadlines. Virtustream’s µVM^TM (micro-VM) technology provides a consumption-based pricing model that only charges customers for the resources actually used. With this utility-like resource deployment and pricing, Kawasaki now has the flexibility to rapidly add resources on demand whenever required by the business.

“Kawasaki’s decision to utilize our solution shows the versatility xStream offers,” said Scot Brenton, vice president of sales, West Coast U.S., Virtustream. “xStream greatly simplifies moving IT to the cloud and taking advantage of the increased efficiency of a cloud solution. We provide a secure and scalable environment with disaster recovery built in to ensure our users are protected both during and after their transition.”

Virtustream xStream delivers an innovative approach to hybrid clouds, enabling customers to deploy mission-critical applications in the cloud, backed by application SLAs. Powered by Virtustream µVM^TM (micro-VM) technology, xStream delivers enterprise-grade security/compliance, multi-tenant efficiency, application performance SLAs and consumption-based charging for both legacy and web-scale applications.

About Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and distributes Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, Side x Sides, and personal watercraft through a network of more than 1,200 independent retailers, with an additional 7,400 retailers specializing in Kawasaki power products and general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 3,100 people in the United States, with 300 of them located at KMC’s Irvine, California headquarters.

Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good times roll.™”, is recognized worldwide. For five decades, the Kawasaki brand has become synonymous with powerful, stylish and category-leading vehicles. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of powersports products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.

About Virtustream

Virtustream is a leading cloud innovator offering enterprise class cloud solutions to enterprises, governments and service providers. Virtustream enables businesses to move complex production applications to the cloud – whether private, public or hybrid – while delivering the full economic and business benefits of the cloud. Virtustream offers xStream, cloud management software for private/public/hybrid clouds and also offers the Virtustream Cloud which provides secure, high availability, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) to enterprises. Both xStream and the Virtustream Cloud deliver secure, cloud efficiency with performance SLAs for mission critical applications (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and thousands more). Virtustream’s solutions are backed by professional services to design, migrate to, and manage clouds.

Virtustream offers these enterprise class cloud solutions worldwide; owns data centers in the U.S. and EMEA; operates an international Cloud Exchange, SpotCloud®; has offices in San Francisco, Atlanta, New York, Washington D.C., Toronto, London, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and has partners in Asia and China.

Contacts

Virtustream, Inc.
Lisa Desmond, 615-368-7325
lisa.desmond@virtustream.com

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New 2013 Sudco Main Catalog 37 for OEM Replacement & Performance Parts, Carburetor Kits

COMPTON, CA – March 12, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Sudco International has just released its latest Main Catalog Number 37 with 556 pages in full color of their complete line of OEM quality Stock Replacement and High Performance Parts for Classic and Late Model Japanese & European Street & Dirt Bikes, ATVs and Personal Watercraft.

Sudco is the industry’s leading source for Mikuni and Keihin Original and Performance Carburetors, Rebuild Rebuild and Tuning Components. They also offer their professionally designed and tested, easy-to-install Sudco Keihin and Mikuni Performance Carburetor Kits for both Classic and Late Model Street and Dirt Bikes, ATVs, Personal Watercraft and Snowmobile applications.

Sudco also distributes the leading product lines you know and trust including K&N Filters, NGK Spark Plugs, RK Chain, Sunstar Sprockets, Motion Pro Tools and Control Components, Dyna Performance Electronics, PJ1 and Red Line Lubricants and Cleaners, Three Bond Sealants, PC Racing and Tokyo Mods Performance Accessories, R&D Racing, Shindy Engine & Carburetor Components, J&E Piston Kits, Web Cams, EMGO Filters, Boyer Branson and OEM Ignition Components, plus Vesrah Engine Gasket Rebuild Sets, Stock and Performance Brand Discs and Pads, Clutch Plates & Engine Valves, plus APE Engine Performance and Replacement Components.

The new Sudco Main Catalog is complimentary to dealer accounts s. Retail Customers can receive the Catalog for US $20, which is refundable with the first $50+ purchase.

Sudco International, 2410 South Sequoia Drive, Compton, CA 90220. Phone 1-800-998-3529. www.Sudco.com

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World’s First Personal Sports Amphibian on Display at Tampa Boat Show

Gibbs Quadski represents “entirely new form of transportation”

TAMPA, FL – March 7, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The world’s first personal sports amphibian, the Gibbs Quadski, will be on display at this year’s Tampa Bay Boat Show (March 8-10).

Developed and built in the U.S., the High Speed Amphibian has a durable, but light-weight composite hull; utilizes patented water-jet technology, and is powered by a BMW Motorrad engine and transmission.

The Quadski transitions from land to water in less than five seconds and reaches planing speeds in seconds. The all-new HSA weighs 1,300 pounds, is equipped with a 15-gallon fuel tank and retails for about $40,000.

Currently available in five colors – red, yellow, blue, silver and black – the Gibbs Quadski is already on sale in Florida and will soon be available at marine, automotive, and powersports dealerships in Michigan, New York, Texas and elsewhere in the Midwest and southeastern United States.

Cycle Springs Powersports in Clearwater, the area’s largest family-owned powersports dealer, is one of the Florida dealerships authorized to sell and service the Quadski. The unique High Speed Amphibian will be on display at Cycle Springs’ exhibit (Booth # 126) at the Tampa Bay show (held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg).

The dream of two visionary entrepreneurs — Alan Gibbs and Neil Jenkins — the Quadski is the product of millions of research dollars and years of development work in the U.S., the U.K. and New Zealand. It is assembled at a 54,000-square-foot assembly plant in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

“Quadski represents an entirely new form of transportation,” notes Alan Gibbs , the Co-founder of Gibbs Technologies and Gibbs Sports Amphibians. “It is the only sports amphibian in the world capable of reaching speeds of 45 miles per hour on both land and water and can transition between both in less than five seconds.”

Gibbs points out that the companies have more than 300 patents and patents pending on High Speed Amphibian technology representing an investment of more than $200-million and two-million man hours of work.

“Bringing Quadski to market has been a long uphill battle, but clearly worth the effort,” adds Gibbs Chairman Neil Jenkins . “Quadski has made its first public appearances at major marine, automotive, and powersports shows in the United States this year and will pave the way for a host of other Gibbs amphibians designed for consumers, sports enthusiasts, law enforcement agencies and first responders in years to come.”

Gibbs’ unique High Speed Amphibian attracted crowds at January’s North American International Auto Show (Jan.19-27) in Detroit and also drew media attention in February at the Miami International Boat Show (Feb.14-18) and the Detroit Boat Show (Feb.16-24).

Quadski has a unique retractable suspension system that provides superb ride-and handling on land and then can retract in seconds after entering water. The new High Speed Amphibian’s BMW four-cylinder, water-cooled engine is considered the lightest powerplant in its segment and features electronic fuel injection, a double-overhead camshaft and dry-sump lubrication.

Designed to meet applicable state and federal safety regulations, the Quadski is 10.5 feet in overall length; 5.2 feet in width, and 4.3 feet in height with a wheelbase of 5.8 feet.

About Gibbs Sports Amphibians

Gibbs Sports Amphibians Inc. has developed its High Speed Amphibian technology to create Quadski, the world’s first sports amphibian to operate at high speeds on both land and water.

The privately held company, founded by Alan Gibbs with Neil Jenkins in 2007, consists of two divisions – Gibbs Sports Amphibians Inc., which designs and manufactures consumer sports amphibians such as the Quadski, and Gibbs Amphitrucks Inc., which designs and manufactures commercial amphibians for first responder and military applications. Based in Auburn Hills, Mich., Gibbs currently has more than 120 employees.

More information about Gibbs and its High Speed Amphibian technology can be found at www.gibbssports.com.

SOURCE: Gibbs Sports Amphibians Inc.

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World’s First High-Speed Amphibian Debuts At Detroit Boat Show

GIBBS Quadski represents “entirely new form of transportation”

DETROIT, MI – February 6, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The world’s first sports amphibian, the GIBBS Quadski, will make its marine-show debut at this year’s Detroit Boat Show (Feb.16-24) at Detroit’s Cobo Center.
Developed and built in the U.S., the high speed amphibian (HSA) has a durable, but light-weight composite hull; utilizes proprietary water-jet technology and is powered by a K1300 BMW Motorrad engine and transmission.

The Quadski transitions from land to water in less than five seconds and reaches planing speeds in seconds. The new sports amphibian weighs 1,300 pounds, is equipped with a 15-gallon fuel tank and retails for about $40,000.

Currently available in five colors – red, yellow, blue, silver and black – the GIBBS Quadski already is on sale at two dealerships in Florida and soon will be available at dealership locations in Michigan, New York, Texas and elsewhere in the Midwest and southeastern United States.

Quadski has a unique retractable suspension system that provides superb ride-and handling on land and retracts in seconds after entering water. The new HSA’s four-cylinder, water-cooled engine is considered the lightest powerplant in its segment and features electronic fuel injection, a double-overhead camshaft and dry-sump lubrication.

Designed to meet applicable state and federal safety regulations, the Quadski is 10.5 feet in overall length; 5.2 feet in width, and 4.3 feet in height with a wheelbase of 5.8 feet.

The dream of two visionary entrepreneurs — Alan Gibbs and Neil Jenkins — the Quadski is the product of millions of research dollars and years of development work in the U.S., New Zealand and the UK. It is being assembled at a 54,000-square-foot assembly plant in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

“Quadski represents an entirely new form of transportation,” notes Alan Gibbs , the founder of Gibbs Technologies and Gibbs Sports Amphibians. “It is the only sports amphibian in the world capable of reaching speeds of 45 miles per hour on both land and water and can transition between both in less than five seconds.”

Gibbs points out that the companies have more than 300 patents and patents pending on Gibbs High Speed Amphibian technology representing an investment of more $200-million and two-million man hours of work.

“Bringing Quadski to market has been a long uphill battle, but clearly worth the effort,” adds Gibbs Chairman Neil Jenkins . “Quadski is making its public debut at major marine and powersports shows in the United States this year and will pave the way for a host of other Gibbs amphibians designed for consumers, sports enthusiasts, law enforcement agencies and first responders in years to come.”

“Boaters and powersports enthusiasts will like the Quadski’s versatility and Gibbs’ innovative high-speed-amphibian technology,” said Boat Show Manager Nicki Polan . “It will definitely be something show-goers will want to check out and we’re especially proud of the fact that it’s manufactured in Michigan.”

Gibbs Sports Amphibians will feature the new HSA at its boat show exhibit (Booth 265). This year’s show will occupy two halls featuring hundreds of boats for fishing, skiing and cruising at the newly renovated Cobo Center. A variety of boating accessories and services, including water toys, ski gear, electronics, nautical gifts and artwork also will be on display at the show.

Quadski attracted crowds last month at the North American International Auto Show (Jan.19-27) in Detroit and also will be an attraction at this month’s 2013 Miami International Boat Show and the 2013 Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show (both held Feb. 14-18).

About Gibbs Sports Amphibians

Gibbs Sports Amphibians, Inc. (GIBBS) has pioneered in the development of its High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology to create the world’s first sports amphibian to operate at high speeds on both land and water.

The privately held company, founded by Alan Gibbs with Neil Jenkins in 2012, consists of two divisions – Gibbs Sports Amphibians, Inc., which designs and manufactures consumer sports amphibians such as the Quadski, and Gibbs Amphitrucks Inc., which builds commercial amphibians for first responder and military applications. Based in Auburn Hills, Mich., GIBBS currently has more than 100 employees.

More information about GIBBS and its HSA technology can be found at www.gibbssports.com.

SOURCE: Gibbs Sports Amphibians, Inc.

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Yamaha Dealers to offer Contour HD Video Cameras

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. signs with Contour to sell its Contour+2 and ContourROAM2 hands-free, high-definition video cameras through authorized U.S. Yamaha dealers

KENNESAW, GA – January 15, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) - Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A.’s Parts and Accessories Division (YPAD) announces it is selling Contour video cameras through Yamaha dealers nationwide. The partnership helps dealers meet consumer demand for high-quality, easy-to-use and affordable ways to capture their adventures on video, whether on a Yamaha motorcycle, ATV, watercraft, or snowmobile.

Yamaha dealers currently are selling the Contour+2 (MSRP $399.99) with Bluetooth connectivity and GPS, the user-friendly and lightweight ContourROAM2 (MSRP $199.99), as well as a variety of rugged mounts and accessories.

The ContourROAM2 is one of the simplest cameras to use and features a locking Instant On-Record switch, a lightweight, low-profile design, and it works underwater up to one meter without an extra waterproof case. It has a 270-degree flush-front rotating lens that when coupled with the proper mount offers nearly infinite video angle possibilities. Other features include a built-in laser level, an internal microphone, a still photo mode, a USB connection, a built-in tripod mount, and both the Profile Mount and the Rotating Flat Surface Mount.

The ContourROAM2 comes in a small package – its dimensions are just 100mm x 55mm x 34mm – and weighs just 5.1 ounces. It can capture up to 3.5 hours of footage on a single charge, includes a 4GB MicroSD card, and provides a frame rate up to 60fps at 720p. And while black is always in style, the ContourROAM2 also is available in blue. The Yamaha dealer part numbers are GCR-1800K-BK-13 and GCR-1800K-BL-13, respectively.

The Contour+2 (part number GCR-17000-00-13) escalates your adventure video capabilities by letting you capture and share 1080p HD video with speed, distance traveled, and elevation. It offers higher-quality video and includes a 60-meter waterproof case for underwater adventures.

In addition to the ContourROAM2 features like the Instant On-Record switch, the Contour+2 has: a GPS receiver for speed, distance and elevation HD overlays; Bluetooth connectivity to use a mobile device as a remote, to preview video before and during recording, or to tweak settings; four different HD modes including 1080p, and 120fps in 480p for super slow motion video.

The Contour+2 also is small at just 5.5 ounces and 98mm x 60mm x 34mm, and like the ContourROAM2 it includes a Profile Mount and a Rotating Flat Surface Mount. Unique features include: a waterproof case, an external microphone jack and cable; a mini HDMI cable; the ability to adjust white balance, contrast, sharpness, exposure, and metering; and a removable and rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Both the ContourROAM2 and the Contour+2 are compatible with all Contour mounts. Yamaha dealers will offer 23 Contour accessories, including: accessory bundles for snow, moto, outdoors, bikes and helmets; a goggle strap mount; a vented helmet mount; a bar mount; a suction cup mount; a rechargeable battery; a camera charge kit; and both a camera case and a waterproof case.

Contour products are available now for ordering. Please check your local dealer for availability.

Contour is a trademark of Contour, Inc.  This document contains many of Yamaha’s valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only.

SOURCE: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A.

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Are You Ready to Discover the Auction Alternative, WholesaleVehicleMarket.com

VERONA, WI – January 9, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – We are thrilled to announce you can now experience “The Auction Alternative”, Wholesale Vehicle Market. This is a non-auction third party market maker available exclusively to the powersports industry professional.

Think of it, a non-auction trading platform providing you with the means to buy and sell vehicles anytime, with a network of over 15,000 powersports professionals, in a wholesale exclusive environment.

Wholesale Vehicle Market ends the delays, unknowns and unexpected costs associated with auctions, replacing it with a fast, safe, effective and efficient sales machine.

This is an amazingly simple way to keep the right units, in the proper quantities, on your sales floor.

Dealers considering entering the pre-owned vehicle business, expanding inventory or eliminating non-moving units, Wholesale Vehicle Market is the way to easily control your inventory quickly.

Wholesale Vehicle Market is exclusively a “Dealer to Dealer” trading platform. Participants must be licensed motor vehicle dealers and provide the appropriate documentation to gain access to the vehicles for sale or to list vehicles to be sold.

ABOUT WHOLESALE VEHICLE MARKET

The Wholesale Vehicle Market is a non-auction third party market maker specializing in a wholesale exclusive trading platform for the powersports industry professional. It is our mission to provide a fast, safe, effective and efficient trading platform, making dealers more productive and profitable. www.WholesaleVehicleMarket.com

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Production Of World’s First High-Speed Sports Amphibian Begins In U.S.

AUBURN HILLS, MI – November 13, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The GIBBS Quadski, the world’s first high-speed sports amphibian, went into production at a new 54,000-square-foot Detroit-area assembly plant here today.

The product of millions of research dollars and 15 years of development work at Gibbs Technologies and Gibbs Sports Amphibians, the Quadski is capable of reaching speeds of 45 mph on both land and water and can transition between the two in about five seconds.

Company and local government officials took part in “job one” ceremonies at the plant which is expected to employ more than 200 people when operating at full capacity later next year.

Gibbs Sports Amphibians Chairman Neil Jenkins said the company plans to build approximately 1,000 Quadskis through October of next year. They initially will be sold at major powersports dealerships throughout the Midwest and eastern United States, in addition to locations in the Great Lakes region and along the Gulf Coast.

Jenkins pointed out that GIBBS has implemented a flexible manufacturing system at its Auburn Hills plant that will support the production of a range of high-speed-sports amphibian products in addition to the Quadski.

A core group of GIBBS manufacturing personnel, including members from the company’s engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and quality-control staffs, began work on the system more than four years ago.

“A primary objective was to create product designs and manufacturing processes that would allow a variety of vehicle types to flow off assembly lines at relatively low volumes,” explained Tina Shaheen, the company’s chief operating officer. “Today we have more than four new sports-amphibian products under development that can be assembled on two lines.”

The new GIBBS assembly facility at 50 Corporate Drive in Auburn Hills, features high ceilings, large open areas and docking facilities to handle supplier-built sub-assemblies – all requirements for the successful implementation of the company’s flexible manufacturing system.

“The complexity of our high-speed amphibian technology presented special challenges for the company’s manufacturing engineers,” Jenkins noted. “They’ve been able to successfully incorporate highly complex amphibian systems and components into relatively simple modular designs that flow smoothly through basic assembly processes.

“The GIBBS Quadski is a quality product that has been specially designed for families and individuals who enjoy the outdoors, watersports, off-road travel, hunting and fishing. It offers premium powersports buyers a combination of power, comfort, versatility and freedom that has never been available before.”

Jenkins added that Quadski already has generated positive reviews from a variety of publications.  The Associated Press predicted “Amphibious vehicles could soon be zooming out of James Bond’s garage – or pond – and into yours.” Time Magazine Online said “Zipping across terrain at 45 miles per hour, the Quadski cuts across the bay as fast as it can dig treadmarks in your backyard.”

ATV Illustrated reported “Whatever you are riding today we guarantee it can’t do what the Quadski can.”  CNBC Online said “If you’ve ever daydreamed of being James Bond, here’s your chance to take that to the next level…..for $40,000 you can ride, perhaps, the coolest vehicle on earth. It’s called the Quadski.”

Autoweek noted “The Quadski is to previous generations of amphibious all-terrain vehicles what the Aquada was to the slow, marginally buoyant Amphicar.” And Palm Beach Illustrated said “There are some things in life that just make you want to scream out: ‘I gotta have one!’ Just take one look at the awesome new Gibbs Quadski and can’t you just picture yourself blasting along the Intracoastal and heading out to the beach to frolic in the waves?”

About Gibbs Sports Amphibians
Gibbs Sports Amphibians Inc. (GIBBS) has pioneered the application of High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology to create the first sports amphibian to operate at high speeds on both land and water. The privately held business, founded by Alan Gibbs and Neil Jenkins, consists of two divisions – Gibbs Sports Amphibians Inc. which designs and manufactures consumer sports amphibians including the Quadski – and Gibbs Amphitrucks Inc., which builds commercial amphibians for first responder and military applications. Based in Auburn Hills, Mich., GIBBS employs skilled workers in the research, development and application of HSA technology. For more information on GIBBS and its HSA technology, visit http://www.gibbssports.com.

SOURCE: Gibbs Sports Amphibians Inc.

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Amphibious ATV Coming to a Powersports Dealership Near You

DETROIT, MI – October 16, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The world’s first high-speed sports amphibian – the GIBBS Quadski — will go on sale in the United States next month.

The dream of two visionary entrepreneurs, the GIBBS high-speed amphibian is the product of millions of research dollars and years of development work in the United States, New Zealand and the UK. It will be produced at a 54,000-square-foot assembly plant in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

An entirely new form of transportation for U.S. consumers, the Quadski is capable of reaching speeds of 45 mph on both land and water and transitions between both in five seconds or less.

Introduced at a Gibbs Sports Amphibian press conference in Detroit by Alan Gibbs, the company’s founder, and Neil Jenkins, its chairman, the Quadski is equipped with a 175-horsepower BMW Motorrad engine and transmission. With the press of a button, its wheels retract when entering the water and deploy when approaching land.

Jenkins told reporters in Detroit that Quadski will retail for about $40,000 when introduced in November. The company expects to have more than 20 dealership locations in place within the next 12 months, primarily in the Midwest, New York, Texas and the southeastern United States.

The GIBBS amphibian weighs 1,300 pounds, is equipped with a 15-gallon fuel tank and will be available in five colors – red, yellow, blue, silver and black. Suggested retail pricing and details about GIBBS’ dealer network will be announced prior to public introduction in mid November.

“Quadski represents an investment of more than $200-million and two-million man hours of work over a period of 15 years,” said Alan Gibbs. “With the introduction of Quadski next month, our dream of providing high-speed amphibian transportation to consumers will become a reality.

GIBBS has more than 300 patents and patents pending on its High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology for consumer, commercial and first-responder use.

“It’s been a long, uphill battle, but clearly worth the effort,” said Gibbs. “Quadski will pave the way for a host of other HSAs for consumers, sports enthusiasts, law enforcement agencies, first responders and other commercial enterprises.”

Jenkins noted that Gibbs Sports Amphibians expects to add a total of more than 200 jobs at its Auburn Hills facilities on Brown Road and its new assembly plant at 50 Corporate Drive in the next 12 months. At maximum capacity, the plant will be capable of producing 20 units per hour. The company currently has 100 Michigan employees.

“Although Quadski initially will be available for sale only in the U.S., we expect to find a ready market for it in Europe, Latin America and elsewhere around the world in 2014 and beyond,” Gibbs added.

The new HSA’s BMW four-cylinder, water-cooled engine is considered the lightest power plant in its segment and features electronic fuel injection, a double-overhead camshaft and dry-sump lubrication. GIBBS spent more than 18 months and 75,000 engineering man hours to pair BMW’s Motorrad powertrain to its high-tech amphibian system.

“We’ve created an entirely new powersports category with our patented HSA technology. Quadski is especially designed for families and individuals who enjoy the outdoors, watersports, off-road travel, hunting and fishing,” said Jenkins. “It offers premium powersports buyers a combination of power, safety, comfort and versatility that has never been available before.”

Designed to meet applicable state and federal safety requirements, the Quadski is 10.5 feet in overall length; 5.2 feet in width, and 4.3 feet in height with a wheelbase of 5.8 feet. It initially will be offered for use by one person.

About Alan Gibbs and Neil Jenkins
Alan Gibbs is the founder of Gibbs Technologies and Gibbs Sports Amphibians, Inc. A well-known business leader, entrepreneur and diplomat, he served in New Zealand’s diplomatic corps; led the successful privatization and restructuring of New Zealand Telecom; owned and operated a merchant bank, and helped launch New Zealand’s only pay-television service (Sky). He maintains homes in New Zealand, the UK and the U.S. “The Farm,” his 1,000-acre estate in New Zealand, is home to one of the world’s largest collections of outdoor sculpture.

Neil Jenkins, the chairman of Gibbs Technologies and Gibbs Sports Amphibians, Inc., holds England’s prestigious Churchill Award as well as the Sir Henry Royce Medal for his work in developing high-speed amphibian technology. The founder of Krafthaus, a developer of lightweight vehicle technology, he merged his company with Gibbs Technologies in 1999. His background includes work in the British aerospace and automotive sectors, including various fast-jet and satellite-communication projects. He has homes in the Detroit area and in the Midlands in the UK.

About Gibbs Sports Amphibians
Gibbs Sports Amphibians, Inc. (GIBBS) has pioneered in the development of its High Speed Amphibian Technology to create the world’s first sports amphibian to operate at high speeds on both land and water. The privately held company, founded by Alan Gibbs with Neil Jenkins in 2012, consists of two divisions – Gibbs Sports Amphibians, Inc., which designs and manufactures consumer sports amphibians such as the Quadski, and Gibbs Amphitrucks Inc., which builds commercial amphibians for first responder and military applications. Based in Auburn Hills, Mich., GIBBS currently has more than 100 employees. More information about GIBBS and its HSA technology can be found at www.gibbssports.com.

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BRP Selects Querétaro Mexico to Build New Manufacturing Facility

Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro – October 2, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – BRP is building a new manufacturing facility in Querétaro to produce engines for its Can-Am off-road vehicles, manufacture composite hulls and decks, and eventually assemble Sea-Doo watercraft (PWC).

The 55,740-m² (600,000-ft²) facility located in Querétaro’s industrial park will be built in three phases over a period of four years. The first phase is to assemble the Rotax engines that are currently being assembled in BRP’s facility in Ciudad Juárez – freeing up much-needed space to increase production capacity for ATVs and side-by-side vehicles. This phase, representing an investment of 395 million Mexican pesos (CA$30 million), will create 300 jobs and will be completed by the end of the year.

“Querétaro was the ideal choice for BRP given its proximity to Mexico City, its modern transportation infrastructure and its strong talent pool,” said Thomas Wieners, plant director. “Over and above direct job creation, this opens up great opportunities to local suppliers as well.”

Starting in spring 2013, BRP will put in place its new composite manufacturing process for PWC hulls and decks, and will gradually transfer its PWC assembly to Querétaro from 2014 to 2015 to provide more capacity in its Canadian plant.

“We are very excited with BRP’s investment, a world leader in the powersports industry and a manufacturer of products built in Mexico and sold in over 100 countries,” said José Calzada Rovirosa, state governor. “Reputed for its capacity to innovate, BRP now opens new opportunities for our Querétaro labour force for many years to come.”

Present in Mexico since 2001, BRP built a 38,000-m² (410,000-ft²) facility in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua in 2007, which now employs over 1,500 people.

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea‑Doo watercraft, Evinrude and Johnsonoutboard engines, Can-Am all‑terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 100 countries. BRP currently employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. www.brp.com

Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, Lynx, Evinrude, Johnson, Can-Am, Rotax and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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BRP Reveals New 2013 Sea-Doo and Can-Am Products at Dealers and Distributors‘ Meeting

VALCOURT, QUEBEC – September 24, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – BRP dealers and distributors from around the world gathered in Maryland, U.S. to attend the unveiling of model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder roadsters and Sea-Doo watercraft. BRP also introduced two additional new products to its current 2013 Can-Am off-road line-up: the Can-Am Maverick sport side-by-side vehicle and a new Can-Am Outlander ATV.

The highlight of the Can-Am roadster line-up is the all-new sport-touring roadster. After the Can‑Am Spyder RS roadster in 2008 and the Spyder RT model in 2010, BRP is introducing its third model to the lineup: the Can-Am Spyder ST roadster: a sport touring vehicle with the right blend of comfort and sportiness to set it apart from the others. With its sport-touring rider ergonomics, added footboards for more legroom*, the same muscular Rotax 991 V-Twin engine and all BRP-renown safety features such as VSS, the Spyder ST roadster is as comfortable and nimble for a quick jaunt around town, as it is on a spirited ride on a favourite country lane, or a week-long getaway up the coast.

Innovations to the 2013 Can-Am roadster line-up also include the Brembo brake system specifically designed for Can-Am roadsters, a new suspension for better handling and performance and new front fenders with integrated LEDs for refined style and improved aerodynamics.**

“The Can-Am Spyder ST roadster complements the existing Spyder RS and Spyder RT line-ups perfectly,” said Yves Leduc, vice-president and general manager, North America division.”It offers confidence-inspiring handling and control, as well as a ride that’s as unique as it is exhilarating.”

Dealers and distributors also had a chance to try last week’s star of the Sand Sports Super Show in San Diego, California, where BRP unveiled its first sport side-by-side vehicle, the Can-Am Maverick. The new-from-the-ground-up Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side vehicle is built to offer industry-leading 101 HP performance, precision-engineered handling and a driver-focused design unlike any sport side-by-side vehicle to date. Powered by a Rotax 1000R V-Twin powerpack that is unrivalled in the side-by-side vehicle market, the new Can-Am Maverick model offers the most powerful engine within the industry and leads its class in torque, acceleration and power-to-weight ratio. The Maverick side-by-side vehicle’s muscular set-up is complemented by a unique, sport-tuned front-and-rear suspension, a rigid frame with a centralized mid-engine layout, advanced ergonomics and a stunning design that make it stand out in a crowd.

“The Can-Am Maverick side-by-side vehicle is sure to please the most dedicated hardcore off-road sport enthusiasts with its unmatched and aggressive styling industry-leading performance, both of which unquestionably reflect the Can-Am brand,” said Chris Dawson, vice-president and general manager, International division.

Other features of the Maverick sport side-by-side vehicle include: high-flow dynamics, Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC), dual exhaust, continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Zylon reinforced drive belt, a steel frame engineered in way that it offers supreme traction, athletic agility and confidence-inspiring handling while at the same time offering improved rigidity versus the competition. A revolutionary and compact Torsional Trailing A-arms (TTA) independent rear suspension improves traction while also reducing unsprung weight and eliminating bump steer for extremely predictable handling. A strategically designed exterior gives the Maverick side-by-side vehicle its own look, while the innovative and purpose-built performance package rewards owners with unmatched comfort, convenience and safety. The Maverick side-by-side vehicle is made for recreational enjoyment, but also caters to true adventurists with its multi-function rear rack with LinQ system compatibility.

BRP also introduced its 2014 Can-Am Maverick MAX 4-seat model, available worldwide next summer.

Continuing with surprises, BRP also introduced an all-new Can-Am Outlander 650 X mr ATV, its newest hero for mud-riding enthusiasts. The 650 X mr ATV is every bit as tough and polished as the big-bore 1000 X mr model, but its ability to seamlessly cross over from the mud to the trails adds to its versatility and makes it a whole new breed in the industry.

Among BRP’s new Sea-Doo product updates is the GTI Limited 155 watercraft, a striking, luxurious watercraft in all-new Anthracite Grey colour. The GTI Limited 155 model comes with BRP’s industry-exclusive Intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR) technology and cruise control with the Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) system with ECO Mode for best fuel efficiency. BRP continues to push the water sports world with the only tow-specific watercraft with the 2013 Sea-Doo WAKE models. BRP’s award-winning Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 carries on the BRP performance heritage, leading the musclecraft benchmark with the new T3 hull and Ergolock system empowering riders to ride like pros with less effort.

“More than 800 on-site dealers and distributors were delighted to see how many innovations and new products were introduced during this meeting,” concluded Leduc. “It really shows our commitment to remain the leader in the industry and to provide our network with a variety of products to grow their business.”

For more information on the new Can-Am and Sea-Doo line-ups, please visit brp.com.

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea‑Doo watercraft and boats, Evinrude and Johnsonoutboard engines, Can-Am all‑terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 100 countries. BRP currently employs more than 6,000 people worldwide.

* Applies to all Can-Am roadster models, except base.
** Available on Spyder ST and Spyder RT specific SE5 packages.
Some models, equipment and accessories may not be available in all countries.

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For information:
Johanne Denault
Manager, Corporate Communications
Tel: 450.532.5173
johanne.denault@brp.com

For products informations:
Canada & U.S.
Chaz Rice
Manager, Media and Public Relations, Can-Am
Tel: 450.532.5120
chaz.rice@brp.com

International:
Marc Lacroix
Marketing Director, International Product Management
Tel: 450.532.5023
marcr.lacroix@brp.com

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