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The United States has seen a continued decline in ATV deaths and injuries with a recent government department report citing fatalities for the period 2007 to 2012 as -31 percent , with deaths of children in ATV related accidents -50 percent .
Ernesto Gazzola ( left ), founder of Gaerne , with Suzuki MXGP manager and 10-time World MX Champion Stefan Everts
Stefan Everts , the 10-time World Champion Belgian rider , has teamed up with his former boot supplier Gaerne , who will be the 2017 sponsor of the Suzuki MXGP team that Everts now manages . “ Another circle is completed ”, the Belgian champion said . “ When I first rode with Suzuki I wore Gaerne boots , and now I have come back to both brands ! It ’ s a weird coincidence , but nothing happens by chance . So , this collaboration will be for sure a great support in the next seasons . “ Gaerne is an excellent company that manufactures each single item with great passion and one of the best boots in the world as far as safety and technology are concerned . This is the real made in Italy ”! Marta Gazzola , Marketing Manager at Gaerne , and daughter of founder Ernesto Gazzola , seen here left with Everts , said : “ Stefan is the greatest champion ever . In his role as team manager , he ’ s doing his job with as much professionalism and commitment as when he raced . The Suzuki MXGP Team managed by Stefan Everts are a guarantee of success , and have ambitious goals that they ’ ll reach without any difficulty ”. Kevin Strijbos and Arminas Jasikonis will be wearing Gaerne SG . 12 boots in the 2017 MXGP series . Designed in-house by Gaerne ’ s R & D department , it features the Italian specialist ’ s patented DSPS ( Dual Stage Pivot System ). The new design features a slimmer shape in the toe area for an improved feel of the shift lever , a steel toe cap , adjustable , interchangeable aluminium buckles , special rubber inserts for bike grip and heat resistance and a “ Dual Composite ” anti-shock rubber sole . www . gaerne . com
Portuguese Enduro machine manufacturer AJP has reported a third straight year of record growth in the United States , with 2016 sales + 62 percent , 17 new dealerships added and two further new models taking their U . S . range up to five off-roaders . AJP has launched a new 600cc adventure bike ( the PR7 ) in Europe for 2017 .
The acquisition of Minneapolis based ATV , side-by-side and snowmobile manufacturer Arctic Cat ( AC ) by Textron Inc . for $ 247m in cash is being investigated by a New York law firm that specialises in mergers and acquisitions . They contend that the basis that the Board of Arctic Cat may have “ breached their fiduciary duties ” by failing to make sure they got the best possible price for the business . AC is to join Textron ’ s Specialized Vehicles business , which also owns E-Z-GO , Cushman , Jacobsen , Dixie Chopper , Bad Boy , Ransomes and Douglas . Textron owns Bell Helicopter , Cessna , Beechcraft and Hawker , among others .
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