Bad Boy Buggies Looking To Import More Parts From China?

A recent article covering a trade forum involving the state of Mississippi and the city of Changzhou in China noted that a Mississippi based company was looking to import parts for use in off-road utility vehicles.  According to the report Bob Kirkland business development officer for Mississippi State University’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems remarked that:

… a Mississippi company, which he wouldn’t identify, is interested in assembling parts that would be sent to it from China to be used in off-road utility vehicles.

One such company could be Bad Boy Enterprises located in Natchez, Mississippi, manufacturers of the Bad Boy Buggie, an electric powered off-road utility vehicle.  Government officials from both sides are looking at the automotive industry as a potential area for increased trade.  Learn more:  clarionLedger.com

U.S. Senate Bill Will Close Some Lands To Off-Highway Vehicles

According to a press release from the American Motorcyclist Association a package of public land bills will close a million acres of public lands from motorized vehicle use. The package of over 160 land bills would designate about one million acres as Wilderness land.

UTV Market Still Attractive

Despite the general downturn in the economy, the UTV (utility terrain vehicle) market is still attracting new entrants. Motorsport Aftermarket Group, Inc. recently announced its acquisition of DragonFire Racing, a leading supplier of aftermarket racing and performance parts for ATVs and UTVs.

Brian Etter, President and CEO of MAG said, “We are excited to continue our expansion into the Off-Road market with the addition of DragonFire Racing. DragonFire Racing, with its comprehensive line of performance parts and accessories, launches us into the attractive UTV segment.

MAG is a group of businesses that design, build and sell products for Street and Off-Road motorsport markets.