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We’re nearing two decades of the Canadian three-wheeled contraptions known as the Can-Am Spyder. Back in 2007, I was a few months from graduating high school when the Can-Am Spyder was cast out into the world in February of that year. I remember the first manual Spyder that rolled onto the dealership showroom floor where I worked. I even remember my first thought, “This thing is going to be a drift machine!” And I was correct. I wonder how much that rear tire cost back then…

Can-Am has released a brand new Outlander 500 & 700 for model year 2023.5, attacking the heart of the market with plenty of fresh options. 

BRP has been announced as the newest OEM exhibitor to sign on for the 2015 American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Orlando, Fla., which takes place October 15-18.

BRP will feature its Can-Am ATV and UTV lineup at the show, as well as it’s Can-Am Spyder three-wheeler, Ski-Doo snowmobile, and Sea-Doo watercraft families.

BRP has introduced three new Can-Am off-road vehicle models intended to assist law enforcement and security professionals to carry out their duties.

BRP’s Can-Am ATVs and UTVs will be sporting new Mossy Oak camouflage this year after the two companies partnered up for a marketing agreement.

“You’d be hard-pressed to find a hunter or land owner that doesn’t own an ATV or side-by-side vehicle. These vehicles have become a necessary tool for outdoors people,” says Chris Paradise, sr. vice president and chief sales officer for Mossy Oak. “With the addition of Mossy Oak to the tough and powerful Can-Am off-road line-up, the best of concealment and performance are combined for the must-have, all-terrain vehicle.”

BRP will expand its production capability in Mexico with the addition of a new Can-Am off-road manufacturing facility in Juárez.

The 500,000-square-foot facility represents an investment of an estimated $50.3 million and BRP syas it could result in the creation of approximately 900 permanent jobs upon completion.

ATV and UTV riders who are keeping their hands warm with Can-Am branded heated gloves may need to return them as some models are being recalled. According to the recall notice, the glove’s lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The gloves are only available in black and are sold with two lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and a charger. The gloves have either”ski-doo” or “can-am” on the pointer finger and on the wrist band of each glove. Both gloves come in size XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. The battery pack is located on the zipped pouch on the wrist of each glove.

BRP has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico. This facility assemble Rotax engines for BRPs Can-Am off-road vehicles and assemble the Sea-Do Spark watercraft and manufacturer composite hulls decks for Sea-Doo watercraft. By 2015, the entire Sea-Doo watercraft line-up will be produced in the Querétaro facility.

Once completed, the project will represent an investment of approximately US$958 million (C$100 million) and should employ some 1,100 people by 2015. As we reported in May of 2012, BRP estimated moving of PWC assembly to Mexico affected about 500 employees in Quebec.

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is working to become a publicly owned and traded company. BRP has filed a preliminary prospectus with the necessary securities regulatory bodies in Canada for a proposed initial public offering of subordinate voting shares. Should things go according to plan, non-controlling shares of the company will be available on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Financial Post reports BRP hopes to raise CN$250 million (US$243 million).

BRP produces many different kinds of vehicles including snowmobiles, watercraft, ATVs, side-by-sides and the Can-Am Spyder Roadster. The company controls several brands including Can-Am, Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, and Rotax.

BRP has announced that it is moving the assembly of Sea-Doo personal watercraft from its Valcourt, Quebec facility to a new plant in Mexico. The new plant will also handle production of engines currently being manufactured in Juárez, allowing for increased production capacity in Juárez for Can-Am ATVs and side-by-side vehicles. Finally, BRP will assign North American distribution of its parts, accessories and clothing (PAC) to a logistics provider. These changes will affect approximately 500 employees.

“Building a global multi-market business is an ongoing process. To remain a market leader, BRP needs to constantly challenge itself and adapt to change,” says José Boisjoli, president and CEO. “This is not the first time that we change things at BRP; nor will it be the last. While we remain very much committed to our heritage and roots in Valcourt, we must become more flexible to leverage our growth opportunities.”