The National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) is committed to keeping powersports dealers informed about regulatory developments that can affect dealership operations, advertising practices, and relationships with consumers. Recent FTC guidance provides important clarification on vehicle advertising practices that are directly relevant to powersports dealerships. While portions of the guidance use automobiles as examples, the issues addressed—including inventory availabi

The National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) is now accepting nominations for its 2027 Board of Directors. The Board consists of 14 powersports dealership owners who are NPDA members, with seven seats elected each year to serve two-year terms. NPDA is looking for engaged dealer leaders who are passionate about strengthening the powersports industry and willing to actively contribute their time, experience, and ideas. Board members are more than advisors—they are working

NPDA is launching new Dealer Brand Councils to give powersports dealers a stronger, more organized voice with the manufacturers they represent. ​ These dealer-led councils will bring together NPDA members representing individual OEM brands to identify emerging issues, share constructive feedback, improve communication with manufacturers, and help develop solutions that strengthen both dealerships and the powersports industry. ​ The goal is simple: dealers should have a meanin

Over the past several months, the NPDA has been working with the major powersports manufacturers on greater transparency in the way freight and setup charges are disclosed. Because freight and setup are necessary components of the retail transaction, those costs should be reflected in the pricing structure established by the manufacturer. When a manufacturer publishes an MSRP that excludes freight and setup, it creates customer confusion, erodes confidence in the pricing proc