Custom Chrome Europe (CCE) has recently added suspension components manufacturer FG Gubellini to its portfolio, introducing the Italian manufacturer's high-performance, "masterpiece" suspension systems for Harley-Davidson models. The partnership focuses on providing premium Italian-made, CNC-machined rear shock absorbers and suspension components, according to February 2026 announcements.
Under new ownership, Yorktown, Virgina based Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson has effectively closed down, merging with Southside Harley-Davidson at their Portsmouth, VA. Facility - "this transition unites more than 120 years of Harley-Davidson experience in one location."
MIC members have elected Zach Parham, President and CEO of Revilla, Cycle Gear and J&P Cycles owner Comoto Holdings, to the MIC Board of Directors. Zach is quoted as saying: "Having grown up in this industry and now leading Comoto, I understand how important strong advocacy and collaboration are as motorcycling continues to navigate generational and structural change. I look forward to supporting MIC's efforts to protect rider access, strengthen our manufacturing base, and position the industry for long-term success." Zach joins a board that includes Derek Brooks (Yamaha), John Hinz (KTM), David Baker (BRP), Ashmore Ellis (Babes Ride Out), Kerry Graeber (Suzuki), Robin Hartfiel (Dealernews), Cory Knudtson (Indian M/c Llc), Paul Langley (LeMans Corp), Erik Larson (Piaggio), Rod Lopusnak (Triumph), Teri Lynn (TLD), Shawn McLean (BMW), Bill Savino (Honda) and Eric Sievers (Kawasaki); www.mic.org
Announced just before Daytona, Harley-Davidson has returned as an official partner for the 2026 season and hit the strip with every intention of maintaining the momentum that saw the company win the 2025 Mission AFT SuperTwins Manufacturer Championship. Three times AFT Singles Champion and SuperTwins debutant didn't disappoint - winning both races of the Double Header, including two out of the three 'Mains' in the Daytona II ST Mission Triple Challenge on the HDXG750R.
Highly influential in financial circles, Jamie Dimon, the CEO at JP Morgan Chase - the largest bank in the United States (and fifth largest in the world) - has warned that some lenders are doing "dumb things" and that he is starting to see parallels to the era before the 2008 financial crisis. In the years leading up to the 2008 meltdown banks had climbed into sub-prime lending and other high-risk fiscal instruments such as derivatives trading. That resulted in banks failing to adequately securitise their loans, triggering the 2008 Global Financial crisis and subsequent 'Great Recession'. Dimon's comments came as a Bank of America survey found that an "AI bubble" is the biggest concern of credit investors at this time.
Award-winning craft distillery Sugarlands Distilling Company has been named as the Official Moonshine and its new Broken Antler flavoured whiskey as the Official Whiskey of Progressive American Flat Track.
Performance Brokerage Services, North America's highest volume dealership brokerage firm, announced the sale of McGrath Quad Cities Harley-Davidson in Davenport, Iowa from Mike and Pat McGrath to Steven Towers. Added to the McGrath portfolio in 2018. "This 19,611 square-foot facility sits on approximately 1.6 acres, located just south of Interstate 80 in a busy retail area. In 2019, the dealership underwent renovations to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency." Steven Towers is an automotive industry professional and long-time Harley rider. He began his H-D dealer acquisitions in 2023 with Boneyard H-D in Winterville, NC; followed in 2024 by Frontier H-D (Lincoln, NE); Historic H-D in Topeka, Kansas; H-D of Carroll in Iowa and Freedom H-D in Baton Rouge, LA.
