News Release Archives 2005 | 2004 | 2003 Tuesday, May 10, 2005 According to a report commissioned by the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC), the cumulative increase in motorcycle insurance premiums in Manitoba since the 1993/1994 year was an astounding 368.8 per cent, compared to a 17.8 per cent cumulative increase for private passenger automobile insurance premiums over the same period. More... Monday, May 30, 2005 The 2005 Toronto Motorcycle Show will take place from December 2nd to 4th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Over three days, the event’s 125 exhibitors will meet more than 35,000 visitors on a 215,000 square foot exhibit floor. “To meet exhibitor demand, we have expanded the exhibit floor to encompass a new hall on the street level of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre”, says Darryl Bond, Show Manager. “This year, riders and aspiring riders are in for a real treat”. Wednesday, June 25, 2005 In an historic and bold initiative, the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) and the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum (CMHM) have signed an agreement positioning the MCC as title rights holders to the Annual Induction Awards Banquet beginning in 2006 through 2008. The MCC becomes a Founding Patron of the rebranded CMHM, a position which will stand in perpetuity More... Tuesday, July 05, 2005 Canada will finally get its own indoor/outdoor summer international motorcycle festival next July 2006, when the Canadian International Motorcycle Festival (CIMF) opens to visitors at Park Downsview Parc in Toronto, Ontario. More... Thursday, August 18, 2005 The Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) will hold its first planning congress for members since its incorporation in January, 2005. As with its prior events in 2003 and 2004, MCC also invites Canada’s motorcycle organizations to attend and offer their perspective and input. More... Wednesday, September 7, 2005 Excitement is building as the major manufacturers prepare to launch new models at the Toronto Motorcycle Show. More than 125 exhibitors will meet more than 35,000 visitors when the Show returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from December 2nd to 4th.More... Tuesday, October 18, 2005 As part of the MMIC/CATV dealer member program, Tim is travelling to major Canadian centres to meet with Dealer Affiliate members.More... February 20, 2004 Canada’s Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC) today announced that it had contracted Mr. Chris Lee of Walton, Ontario to lead the organizational stage of launching the new Motorcyclists Association of Canada (MAC). (..more..) March 30, 2004 While the rest of Canada continues to enjoy strong sales increases of over 10.9%, Ontario sales of new motorcycles are down by 8.4% and the decline is accelerating. Moreover, this decrease in sales is entirely attributable to increases in motorcycle insurance rates. (..more..) October 15, 2004 The Motorcycle and Moped Industry (MMIC) has added three new members to the team of professionals help direct the six successful Motorcycle shows it owns. (..more..) December 1, 2004 If you’ve noticed more motorcycles, mopeds and scooters on the streets in the last year, it’s because more people have joined the Motorcycling Family and taken to the road. (..more..) May 27, 2003 The Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council reminds all motorcyclists to mark their calendars as the Ride For Sight is just around the corner. (..more..) November 26, 2003 Total retail sales of motorcycles, scooters and ATV's in Canada have again accelerated to a new high and are powering toward the magic $5 billion-a-year level (..more..)
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