This week in US Powersports business.
AIMExpo Returns to Orlando March 3–5, 2027
AIMExpo is heading back to where it all began. North America’s premier powersports trade show, produced by the Motorcycle Industry Council, returns to Orlando, Florida, March 3–5, 2027, bringing the industry together for three days of business, education, product launches, networking, and experiences built for the people moving powersports forward.
Launched in Orlando in 2013, AIMExpo has continued to evolve with the industry, refining its format and show-floor experience to better serve dealers, exhibitors, manufacturers, distributors, media, and industry professionals. Following a strong 2026 event in Anaheim, AIMExpo 2027 will carry that energy back to its original host city.
“Our industry has momentum, and so does AIMExpo,” said Cinnamon Kernes, MIC Vice President of Market Expansion. “Anaheim showed what this event has become: a true industry gathering where dealers, OEMs, distributors, aftermarket brands, media, and industry leaders can connect, get business done, and set the tone for the year ahead. AIMExpo 2027 comes at an important time for powersports, as markets, technology, and legislation continue to move quickly. Bringing a much-evolved AIMExpo back to Orlando gives the industry a place to come together, get aligned, and move forward.”
Returning AIMExpo features for 2027 include:
- Dealer Excellence, presented in partnership with Motorcycle & Powersports News
- AIMExpo Industry Party, powered by Turn 14 Distribution
- AIMExpo Starting Line, featuring free coffee fueled by Automatic Distributors
- Dealer Tech Zone, powered by Transax Digital Retail
- Women in Powersports Luncheon, presented by Synchrony
AIMExpo 2027 will also continue building experiences beyond the show floor. Following the popular A1 VIP Track Walk during the 2026 Anaheim show, AIMExpo is planning another VIP Supercross experience connected to Daytona Supercross weekend.
“It wouldn’t be AIMExpo if we didn’t do something memorable for the industry,” said Andre Albert, MIC Director of Market Expansion and Events. “The show floor is where business happens, but powersports is also built on passion and community. The response to the Anaheim Supercross experience was incredible, and with the show leading into Daytona Supercross weekend and Daytona Bike Week, we’re looking forward to giving attendees another unforgettable experience. We can’t share all the details yet, but stay tuned.”
Participation for AIMExpo 2027 is already strong, with major OEMs, distributors, and hundreds of aftermarket companies expected to be part of the event.
Additional announcements, including registration details, exhibitor updates, and expanded programming, will be released in the coming months.
Can‑Am Introduces BRP GO! On‑Road Navigation, Expanding the Connected Riding Experience
Can-Am, iconic brand of BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOO), is pleased to announce the launch of BRP GO! on‑road navigation for its electric motorcycles and 3‑wheel vehicles, further enhancing the vehicles’ connected riding experience. BRP GO! brings on‑road navigation and advanced connectivity directly to the vehicle’s 10.25″ touch display, working seamlessly on both Android and iOS systems – no headset required.
BRP GO! is an all‑in‑one mobile app designed to support the way Can‑Am riders explore the road. In addition to navigation features, the app offers a group riding feature allowing riders to locate their friends in real time on the map and easily share their itineraries to the group while displaying information related to the owner’s vehicle.
Until now, on‑screen navigation on Can‑Am electric motorcycles and 3‑wheel vehicles required an iPhone connected through Apple CarPlay. With the BRP GO! app connected via USB, both Android and iOS riders can now access navigation directly on their vehicle display, responding to owner feedback and expanding access to a fully connected experience. This new feature is available for all vehicles with the 10.25″ touch display, even 2024 and 2025 models.
“Listening to our riders is how we build better products, and they’ve been clear; they want connected riding that doesn’t discriminate based on what smartphone they carry,” said Marc-Olivier Drouin, Senior Manager of Marketing, Can-Am 3-Wheel Vehicles & Motorcycles at BRP. “With BRP GO! On-Road navigation, we’re closing that gap. Whether you’re planning a solo route or riding with your crew, the experience is seamless, no matter the smartphone in your pocket.”
BRP GO! enhances the riding experience of Can-Am riders with:
- On-road navigation available on the 10.25″ touch display of Can-Am vehicles via USB connection
- Route planning, turn-by-turn navigation, friends live location on map, and many more features
- A summary of ride statistics
- Vehicle information, including battery level, estimated range, estimated time to full charge, and vehicle location for Can-Am electric motorcycles
With this launch, Can‑Am continues to evolve its connected ecosystem, delivering a modern, rider‑focused navigation solution that aligns with industry standards while reinforcing its commitment to enhancing riders’ confidence on every journey. To learn more about the new BRP GO! On-road Navigation visit: www.canamonroad.com
Massimo Group Launches AI Intelligent Patrol Platform Initiative Integrating Autonomous Patrol Vehicles, Spherical Security Robots and Drone Systems
Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) (“Massimo” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based powersports and utility vehicle company, today announced the formal launch of its AI intelligent patrol platform initiative, marking the Company’s strategic expansion into AI-powered security infrastructure, autonomous patrol systems, and intelligent robotics applications.
The Company believes its platform is positioned to address a large and growing security market across residential communities, industrial facilities, logistics parks, commercial properties, campuses, and public-sector environments. According to IBISWorld, the U.S. Security Services industry is estimated at approximately $50.4 billion in 2026. According to Grand View Research, the global physical security market was estimated at approximately $147.36 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately $216.43 billion by 2030.
Massimo’s AI intelligent patrol platform is being developed by leveraging the Company’s existing electric cart and utility vehicle platforms and upgrading them into AI-enabled autonomous patrol vehicles. By combining these upgraded unmanned patrol vehicles with spherical security robots and drone coordination systems, the Company aims to create an integrated “ground-mobile-air” patrol ecosystem capable of supporting continuous security monitoring, intelligent route patrol, abnormal event detection, and coordinated response across large-area environments.
The initiative is designed around a coordinated intelligent patrol architecture integrating:
- Autonomous AI patrol electric vehicles;
- AI-powered spherical security robots; and
- Intelligent drone coordination systems.
The announcement follows the execution of a strategic supplemental cooperation agreement between Massimo and Shenzhen Zikongjian Robot Co., Ltd. focused on the joint development of next-generation intelligent spherical patrol robots and related autonomous security technologies.
According to the cooperation framework, the parties plan to jointly develop intelligent robotic security products featuring autonomous navigation, environmental sensing, AI-powered behavioral analysis, real-time abnormal event recognition, cloud-connected command systems, and coordinated multi-device response capabilities. The future platform is also expected to integrate unmanned patrol vehicles and drone systems to create a scalable AI-driven intelligent patrol ecosystem.
Massimo further confirmed that development work on prototype autonomous patrol vehicles has officially commenced, including AI-enabled driverless patrol electric vehicle systems designed for continuous operation in commercial and community security environments. Initial engineering, software integration, and intelligent control system development are currently underway.
The Company believes that the increasing adoption of AI-powered security infrastructure, intelligent robotics, and autonomous patrol technologies may create substantial long-term opportunities in smart community management, industrial park security, logistics facility operations, warehouse management, and commercial property protection.
“Massimo is entering a new phase of intelligent platform development,” said Quenton Petersen, Chief Executive Officer of Massimo Group. “We believe the future of patrol and facility security systems will increasingly move toward integrated AI ecosystems combining autonomous vehicles, intelligent robotics, and aerial coordination capabilities. By leveraging Massimo’s existing vehicle platforms and commercialization capabilities, we believe we are well-positioned to explore next-generation intelligent patrol solutions for communities, industrial parks, warehouses, and large-scale commercial environments.”
The Company stated that future development phases may include expanded applications involving:
- Smart community patrol systems;
- Industrial and warehouse security automation;
- Intelligent logistics park management;
- Campus and healthcare facility patrol solutions;
- Commercial property security operations; and
- Public-sector intelligent patrol infrastructure.
According to the Company, the current phase primarily focuses on technology development, prototype engineering, and platform architecture integration. Commercial deployment timelines will depend on continued development progress, testing results, regulatory considerations, and market conditions.
BRP Announces Elections of Directors and Board Committee Composition
BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOO) (“BRP” or the “Company“) held earlier today its annual meeting of shareholders in a virtual format. The meeting was broadcast via live webcast and the recording will be available shortly on BRP’s website at www.brp.com.
At the meeting, all of the nominees for directors listed in the Company’s management proxy circular dated April 22, 2026, were elected by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy. Voting results for each nominee were as follows:
| Nominee | Votes For | % | Votes Against | % |
| Élaine Beaudoin | 222,107,703 | 93.33 % | 15,883,853 | 6.67 % |
| Pierre Beaudoin | 233,969,302 | 98.31 % | 4,022,255 | 1.69 % |
| Joshua Bekenstein | 220,969,381 | 92.85 % | 17,022,175 | 7.15 % |
| Charles Bombardier | 236,445,908 | 99.35 % | 1,545,648 | 0.65 % |
| Ernesto M. Hernández | 237,897,350 | 99.96 % | 94,206 | 0.04 % |
| Katherine Kountze | 237,896,874 | 99.96 % | 94,682 | 0.04 % |
| Denis Le Vot | 237,493,309 | 99.79 % | 498,249 | 0.21 % |
| Nicholas Nomicos | 237,597,506 | 99.83 % | 394,050 | 0.17 % |
| Edward Philip | 233,612,223 | 98.16 % | 4,379,332 | 1.84 % |
| Michael Ross | 237,896,408 | 99.96 % | 95,148 | 0.04 % |
| Barbara Samardzich | 237,815,332 | 99.93 % | 176,226 | 0.07 % |
| Hildegard Maria Wortmann | 237,568,826 | 99.82 % | 422,731 | 0.18 % |
Changes to the Board Committees
The table below reflects the composition of the Board committees as of May 28th, 2026.
| Directors | Audit Committee | Human Resources and Compensation Committee | Investment and Risk Committee | Nominating, Governance and Social Responsibility Committee |
| Élaine Beaudoin | Member | Member | ||
| Pierre Beaudoin (Chair) | ||||
| Joshua Bekenstein | Member | Member | ||
| Charles Bombardier | Member | |||
| Katherine Kountze | Member | |||
| Denis Le Vot | ||||
| Ernesto M. Hernández | Member | Member | ||
| Nicholas Nomicos | Member | Member | ||
| Edward Philip | Chair | Chair | ||
| Michael Ross | Chair | |||
| Barbara Samardzich (Lead independent director) | Member | Chair | ||
| Hildegard Maria Wortmann | Member | Member |
To learn more about BRP’s Board members, click here.
RideNow Group, Inc. to be Added to the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes
RideNow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNW) (“we”, “our”, the “Company”, or “RideNow”) today announced that it expects to join the small-cap Russell 2000 Index and the broad-market Russell 3000 Index as part of the 2026 reconstitution of the Russell US Indexes. The reconstituted indexes will take effect after the U.S. equity market close on Friday, June 26, 2026.
For RideNow, membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000 Index guarantees automatic inclusion in the small-cap Russell 2000 Index, as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. The Russell reconstitution ranks eligible U.S. companies by total market capitalization to ensure the indexes remain an accurate reflection of the current market.
“We are incredibly proud to join the Russell 2000 and 3000 indexes,” said Michael Quartieri, Chairman, CEO, and President. “This inclusion marks an important milestone for us and validates all of our hard work over the last year, as well as reinforces our strategic path forward. This is a testament to our commitment to driving value for our shareholders. We believe this milestone will significantly enhance our visibility within the investment community and help us broaden our institutional shareholder base as we continue our operational improvements.”
Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, U.S.A., Completes $400 Million Asset-Backed Securitization
Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, U.S.A. (YMFUS) announced that it has closed a $400 million term securitization (“YMMT II 2026-A”). The notes are collateralized by a pool of receivables arising under dealer inventory loans that are secured by new powersports and marine products.
This is YMFUS’s first term asset-backed securitization, a first for dealer floorplan powersports and marine collateral from a captive finance company and the industry’s first dealer floorplan ABS including powersports and marine receivables since 2015. The transaction received over $2 billion of interest from more than two dozen institutional investors, underscoring the strength of YMFUS’s operational excellence and Yamaha Motor’s global franchise. This inaugural investor securitization is an important milestone in financing the company’s growing receivables portfolio.
“This inaugural dealer floorplan ABS complements YMFUS’s existing bank facilities and increases our resilience and ability to support our dealers’ inventory needs today and in the future,” said Kevin Duck, President of Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, U.S.A. “YMFUS has established a strong foundation supporting 2,000-plus Yamaha dealers across the United States and we look forward to continue expanding our capabilities, strengthening partnerships, and delivering long-term value across the Yamaha ecosystem,” added Duck.
YMMT II 2026-A consists of three classes of notes: Class A-1, Class B, and Class C, which Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.* and Fitch Ratings, Inc.* rated Aaa/AAA, Aa3/AA, and A2/A, respectively, in a private offering pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Mizuho Securities USA LLC was structuring agent and joint bookrunner and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. served as joint bookrunners for the securitized term note offering.
*The full analysis for Moody’s and Fitch’s ratings, including any updates, which you should review and understand, can be accessed on moodys.com and fitchratings.com, respectively.
This media release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
