Two-Wheeled Conveyance: Influencing Change in 2021

In the tenth and final episode of Centerstand Season 1, we speak with two influential journalists that report on the motorcycle and automotive industries about the current state of the powersports industry and how to influence change in the coming year. Join host Robert Pandya as he sits down with Peter Valdes-Dapena, Senior Writer for CNN Business, and Roy Furchgott, contributor to The New York Times as they speak candidly about what OEMs and dealers need to learn from this year to grow the industry.● 00:00:00 00:00:10o Host Robert Pandya introduces the topic of discussion for Episode 10 of Centerstand and welcomes this week’s guests.● 00:00:00 00:01:02o Meet the guests, Peter Valdes-Dapena, Senior Writer for CNN Business, and Roy Furchgott, contributor to The New York Times.● 00:00:00 00:01:45o Peter offers a look into his background and why his editorial focus is on all forms of transportation.● 00:00:00 00:02:56o Peter speaks to what happened with the automotive industry in 2020 and how trends in the automotive and motorcycle industries are parallel and divergent.● 00:00:00 00:06:05o Roy provides his personal background and editorial experience in the world of motorcycling.● 00:00:00 00:11:10o Peter addresses how powersports and motorcycling communities are seen from the business perspective.● 00:00:00 00:14:35o Peter analyzes the regulatory differences between riding an electric bicycle versus a motorcycle, and if it will be a gateway to new motorcycle riders.● 00:00:00 00:15:34o Roy discusses barriers to getting new riders on two wheels, such as the motorcycle industry’s culture of exclusion, and offers an example of a sector that embraces new customers in a compelling way.● 00:00:00 00:18:25o Peter adds color to the motorcycling industry’s intimidating air and addresses ways to change this culture.● 00:00:00 00:21:55o Peter addresses how the industry can break common editorialized stereotypes to talk about the different strata of powersports enthusiasts.● 00:00:00 00:25:44o Peter and Roy explore what would be an interesting story that non-endemic media would cover and that would expose motorcycling to a broader audience, including safety technology, rider education, and tiered licensing.● 00:00:00 00:33:55o Peter, Roy, and Robert dive into the three-wheeled category and the opportunities and challenges that exist in this space.● 00:00:00 00:36:18o Roy and Peter project differences from a regulatory standpoint from the old administration to the new.● 00:00:00 00:40:35o Roy shares his advice to the dealer and retailer network from a reporter perspective.● 00:00:00 00:24:39o Peter shares his advice to the dealer and retailer network from a reporter perspective.● 00:00:00 00:43:20o Robert closes the conversation and thanks listeners for tuning into Season 1 and teases Season 2.