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CHICAGO, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Just in time for the holiday gift season, Harley-Davidson(TM) Gift Cards are now available for purchase online by visiting h-d.com/giftcard. Harley-Davidson(TM) Gift Cards can be purchased in any amount from $25 - 250 and are redeemable at over 750 authorized, participating Harley-Davidson® retail locations nationwide (visit h-d.com/giftcard for a list of participating dealers), at Harley-Davidson(TM) Factory Tour locations, and at the...

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) has selected the investment banking firm, BNP Paribas in Milan, to assist Harley-Davidson in the sale of MV Agusta. Harley-Davidson is currently identifying potential buyers for the Italian-based motorcycle company. "MV Agusta is a highly desirable company for the right buyer," said Harley-Davidson Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Olin. "MV Agusta has a proud heritage and strong brand,...

Dogs are specially-trained to keep airport and Summit County safe GREEN, Ohio, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Able to detect up to 19,000 scents leading to explosives, Summit County Sheriff K-9s, Cori and Harley, help keep Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) and Summit County safe. The bomb detecting dogs were sworn in today at the airport by Sheriff Drew Alexander. The dynamic duo also wowed the crowd, proudly demonstrating their explosively strong sense of smell. Cori, a 3-year-old English...

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Harley-Davidson announced plans to commemorate the 2nd Annual Women Riders Month in May 2010 by hosting women riders in its hometown of Milwaukee, Wis., on May 22 and 23, 2010. Women Riders Month is designed to celebrate the millions of women who have already grabbed life by the handlebars, as well as inspire more women to experience the freedom of the open road. During the two day event, the Motor Company has planned a series of activities for women...

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever since the first American troops rode Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the Mexican Expedition in 1916, the Motor Company has enjoyed an innate bond with the men and women who have served our nation. To honor the service of active and retired U.S. military personnel, Harley-Davidson has declared November "Military Appreciation Month." The centerpiece of "Military Appreciation Month" is the opportunity for other Americans to salute active and retired...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Marisa Miller announced that she has expanded her relationship with Harley-Davidson to salute active and retired U.S. military personnel during the month of November, as part of the Motor Company's first-ever "Military Appreciation Month" campaign. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091102/AQ02531) Miller will be featured alongside Harley-Davidson motorcycles in military-themed creative, including print and digital ads, posters,...

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In a unique partnership with the Harley-Davidson Museum, the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) - Wisconsin's only college devoted exclusively to the education of professional artists and designers - has kicked off the fall semester with the most ambitious cross-disciplinary project in the college's history. "The Helmet Project" - involving 100 art and design students, 10 faculty members and the Museum's professional staff - will be on view as...

VARESE, Italy, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) today announced its third quarter financial results and unveiled key elements of its go-forward business strategy to drive growth through a single-minded focus on the unique strengths of the Harley-Davidson® brand. As part of this strategy, the Company will divest its MV Agusta unit and also discontinue the Buell® product line. "Our objective in acquiring MV Agusta last year was primarily to expand our presence...

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, 32 female breast cancer survivors from the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada and Australia, departed Marina De Rey on a 900-mile, 9-day motorcycle journey up the famed Pacific Coast Highway to prove that breast cancer can't defeat the human spirit. Dubbed Amazon Heart Thunder, the fifth anniversary of the ride also challenges the participants to raise funds for breast cancer charities and as of today, they've raised $63,000....

MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Judging Committee of the Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance announced the class winners of the 13(th) Annual 100 Motor Cars of Radnor Hunt, including a 1929 Isotta-Fraschini Tipo 8A Limousine by Castagna for Best of Show, and a 1926 Miller Schofield Race Car earning the People's Choice Award this year. The concours d'elegance showcased the collection of John W. Rich, Pennsylvania Motorsports heritage and vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycles. A display...