Yamaha Motor launches e-bikes, speed pedelecs and electric scooters...
SCHIPHOL, the Netherlands – Europe is the next market for Yamaha to introduce a series of electric personal mobility products. In the première of...
Why did Specialized decide to start selling online now?
ARNHEM, the Netherlands – The announcement last week that Specialized starts to offer online bicycle and e-bike sales and distribute directly to the...
Pon.Bike to open 600,000 unit assembly facility in Lithuania
KEDAINIAI, Lithuania - Pon.Bike has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Kėdainiai, Lithuania in 2024. According to Pon.Bike the...
Accell Group taken over by investment funds
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands – Investment funds led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP (KKR) including Teslin Alpine Acquisition have made a public...
Carbon Team starts large-scale carbon frame production in Portugal
CAMPIA, Portugal – Set up as a joint-venture by three Portuguese bicycle component producers and some partners, Carbon Team's new carbon frame...
EU Finance Ministers decide on regulation to reduce VAT on bicycles...
BRUSSELS, Belgium - European Union finance ministers agreed on 7 December to change EU rules so that they can cut the Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods...
RTE to open new factories in 2022 in Portugal and Poland
SERZEDO, Portugal – 2022 will start with popping the champagne corks at RTE S.A. Europe’s largest bicycle manufacturer will start production in...
Porsche steps up investments in e-bikes and acquires Croation Greyp
STUTTGART, Germany – The iconic automotive company Porsche has stepped into the electric bicycle business with the take-over of e-bike manufacturer...
New Cannondale assembly site in Europe operational: US facility...
WOUDENBERG, The Netherlands – Cannondale is currently at the forefront of the news, following the recent announcement of Pon Holdings’ planned...
Pon becomes biggest in bicycles with Dorel Sports take-over
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Dorel Industries and Pon Holdings agreed on the acquisition as announced today. The sale is expected to close before the...