September/October 2026 Issue
This Month's Cover Story
Alltrax and D&D Motor Systems are launching several domestically manufactured AC controller and motor kits, built around D&D’s new AC motor and Alltrax’s controllers....
Featured Articles
CASE STUDY: COUNTY OFFICIALS DISCUSS LSV ROAD ACCESS
The e-mobility universe is churning in Palm Beach County, South Florida. New restrictions are being placed on e-bikes and golf car/LSV regulations are actively...
FINANCING THE RIDE: CONSUMER CREDIT TRENDS SHAPING GOLF CAR SALES
As average transaction prices climb into the $12,000–$20,000 range for premium lithium-powered and street-legal models, financing has become a central driver of sales. In...
THE FIVE PHONE CALLS THAT SEPARATE GREAT BATTERY COMPANIES FROM THE REST
If you’ve been in the golf car business for any length of time, you’ve answered these calls before. In fact, before the customer finishes...
TRADE SANCTIONS COLLIDE WITH SUPPLY CHAINS
Written by Bill Sternberg, a veteran Washington journalist and former editorial page editor of USA Today.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (Callaway Climate Insights) — Backing...
LISTENING TO DEALERS
What America’s Local Mobility Dealers Are Telling Us
Every golf car, utility vehicle, and low-speed vehicle dealer has a story to tell.
Some are celebrating record...
THE HIDDEN COSTS AND RISKS OF USING BARGAIN-BASEMENT GOLF CAR BATTERIES
It’s great to find a deal when replacing a set of deep-cycle batteries for your golf car, but some bargain-basement batteries can bring hidden...
Industry News
WINK MOTORS INTRODUCES MARK3 NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND EXPANDS U.S. DEALER NETWORK
NEW YORK — Wink Motors Inc. has introduced the MARK3, a fully enclosed, four-passenger neighborhood electric vehicle designed for errands, appointments, local shopping, short...
GOLF CARTS MODIFIED® NOW OFFERING 76V LITHIUM BATTERY
The Ultimate Power Upgrade
SUMTER, SC (June 9, 2026) — Golf Carts Modified®, a community leader and provider of aftermarket golf cart parts & accessories,...
FREE INCENTIVE DATABASE MAPS FUNDING FOR ELECTRIC GOLF CART AND LSV FLEET OPERATORS
New resource tracks utility, state, and federal programs funding electric cart purchases and charging infrastructure across 32 US jurisdictions
ENEROC USA, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA...
Vatrer Power will exhibit innovative battery solutions at GolfCarting Expo 2026
Vatrer Power is excited to inform that it will be at the GolfCarting Expo 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Charleston, South...
MADJAX® REDIFINES THE GOLF CART EXPERIENCE WITH ALL-NEW KINECT™ 12.3” TOUCHSCREEN HD DISPLAY
Bringing Premium Smartphone Integrated Vehicle Intelligence and rugged
Weatherproof Clarity to Club Car® and E-Z-GO® Platforms.
JACKSONVILLE, FL (June 11, 2026) — Nivel, the industry leader...
ICON EV UNVEILS THE ALL-NEW ICON I40FX
BRADENTON, FL — ICON EV today unveiled the all-new ICON i40FX, a premium forward-facing four-passenger electric golf cart developed in response to dealer and...
GOLF COURSES MAY BECOME THE FIRST FULLY WIRELESS EV CHARGING ECOSYSTEMS
WiTricity AI Tech, LLC highlights how existing golf course infrastructure is uniquely suited for wireless vehicle charging
STUART, FL (April 15, 2026) — As industries...
E-Z-GO® SUPPORTS THE PATCH PROJECT TO GROW THE SPORT OF GOLF IN AUGUSTA REGION
AUGUSTA, GA — Textron E-Z-GO LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is proud to support the newly renovated and reopened Augusta Municipal Golf Course...
LSVDA AND WISE WOLF CONSULTING LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE DEALER BEST PRACTICES GROUPS FOR GOLF CAR...
Peer-Driven Performance Groups Now Open Exclusively to LSVDA Subscribing Members
The Low Speed Vehicle Dealers Association (LSVDA) and Wise Wolf Consulting today announced the launch...
LIGHTSPEED CONTINUES AT WARP SPEED IN A LOW-SPEED INDUSTRY
Yamaha Golf Car Serial Number Decoding, Parts Price File, and Warehouse Availability Have Teed Off
South Jordan, UT (May 28, 2026) — Lightspeed DMS, the...
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