Industry News – SeptemberOctober 2015
CLUB CAR INTRODUCES THE LIMITED EDITION JAUNT™ PTV
A Distinctive Fresh Vehicle Customized for Neighborhood Transportation
Budge over, golf cars. There’s a fresh car on the block: the private transportation vehicle (PTV), a puny four-wheeled vehicle similar to a golf car that’s made for neighborhood transportation.
And Club Car has a distinctive fresh model rolling off the line: the limited edition Jaunt PTV.
“The Jaunt PTV is tailor-made for seniors, families and individuals in communities where individual transportation is part of the lifestyle,” says Mary A. Sicard, consumer marketing manager. It comes in two- and four-passenger electrified models, and can be used both on and off course.
“Personalizing a vehicle takes days, and using aftermarket parts can affect your warranty,” Sicard says. The limited edition Jaunt PTV avoids those problems. It comes factory-customized with the following features and carries a two-year limited warranty:
• An automotive-style assets and cowl with dual halogen headlights and molded-in color that doesn’t showcase scrapes. (Black, midnight sky metallic, crimson or silver metallic)
• A color-coordinated canopy
• Luxurious marine-grade seats with complementary piping and stitching
• A rear roll seat (Four-passenger models only)
“The Jaunt PTV is built on our sensational rustproof AlumiCore™ framework and engineered to supply years of inexpensive, reliable transportation,” Sicard says.
The vehicles are accessorized for neighborhood transportation with:
• 19-mph Private Use Speed Option
• Headlights, tail lights, brake lights and horn
• Comfort-grip steering wheels
• PTV kits (decals and reflectors)
• Off the hook Club Car grills
• Automotive-style alloy wheels
Best-in-class Chargers with Single Point Watering Systems
The quiet, emissions-free Jaunt PTV supplies one of the longest ranges in its class and helps avoid dead batteries and ruined outings. It’s fresh charging system issues alerts that prevent common user errors. It also charges during power fluctuations and monitors the battery pack after charging to supply power as needed. A standard single-point watering system simplifies battery maintenance and extends battery life.
Visit www.clubcar.com for more information.
YAMAHA INKS AGREEMENT TO SPONSOR THE two thousand fifteen PRO-AM AT THE MCGLADREY CLASSIC
The Yamaha Golf-Car Company will sponsor the two thousand fifteen Pro-Am at The McGladrey Classic, an Official PGA TOUR Event, on Wednesday, November 18th. For the very first time, the Pro-Am Event will be played on both the Plantation and Seaside courses at Sea Island Golf Club in Georgia’s Golden Isles. The courses are the same that the professional golfers will play competitive rounds on during this year’s McGladrey Classic.
The Yamaha Golf-Car Company has been investing in grassroots programs designed to support and grow the game of golf through PGA of America Sectional events, the Web.com Tour, as well as a partnership with the Executive Women’s Golf Association. Over 1,400 golf courses have switched to Yamaha Golf Car products over the last five years, signaling a major shift in the industry. Armed with a rich pedigree of quality and engineering, Yamaha’s fleet, utility, and individual transportation cars are liking a swift growing following via the world both on and off the golf course.
“Like most people, I’ve always been familiar with Yamaha’s high-performance products within the motorcycle, ATV, boat, and marine industries,” said tournament host Davis Love III, 20-time PGA Tour winner and captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Now, having recently spent a lot of time with their golf division, it’s effortless to see that their golf car and utility car products have carried on that same high quality, reliability and high-performance position in the golf industry. Yamaha is an ideal fit for The McGladrey Classic and I’m proud to have their support of our event.”
“We are proud to support the Davis Love Foundation and be a part of the sixth annual McGladrey Classic. This is a superb chance for us to support children and family charities and build relationships with our customers,” said Tom McDonald, president of the Yamaha Golf-Car Company.
The Pro-Am includes a Tuesday night Pairings Party hosted by Love and his wifey, Robin. The event has become an integral part of The McGladrey Classic and one of the premier Pro-Am events on the PGA TOUR.
There are a limited number of Pro-Am catches sight of available. For more information on the two thousand fifteen Yamaha Pro-Am at The McGladrey Classic please visit mcgladreyclassic.com.
Visit www.yamahagolfcar.com for more information.
TWO MAKES OF GOLF CARS RECALLED
The makers of two golf carts are recalling their products according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
E-Z-GO is recalling some 8,200 gas-powered golf, shuttle and utility vehicles because the gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.
The recall involves E-Z-GO gas-powered TXT Fleet golf cars, E-Z-GO Freedom TXT, TXT2+Two and Valor golf cars, E-Z-GO Express, E-Z-GO Terrain and Cushman Shuttle vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The E-Z-GO Terrain and the Cushman Shuttle have a cargo bed on the back.
The recalled vehicles were sold at E-Z-GO and Cushman dealers nationwide from January two thousand fifteen through May two thousand fifteen for inbetween $Five,300 and $12,100. They have date codes ranging from G2015 through L0515. Date codes are printed on a plate or label inwards the cab below the driver’s seat. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should instantly stop using the recalled vehicles and contact E-Z-GO or an authorized dealer for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.
Consumers can call E-Z-GO toll-free at (844) 725-7212 inbetween eight a.m. and five p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.EZgo.com or www.Cushman.com for more information.
Yamaha is recalling about Two,000 golf cars and private transportation vehicles because the front wheel hubs on the golf cars and PTVs can crack causing the front wheels to detach, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to the user or bystander.
This recall involves five two thousand fifteen and one two thousand sixteen model-year golf cars and PTVs. Recalled models include two thousand fifteen “DRIVE PTV”, DRIVE EFI”, “Adventurer One”, “DRIVE”, “DRIVE Electrified” and two thousand sixteen “DRIVE A.C.” The Yamaha logo is printed on the front of the vehicle. The vehicles were sold in various colors including blue, green, crimson, white, sunburn and silver. The serial number can be found on a label under the driver’s seat on the left or right side.
Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide sold the affected models from April two thousand fifteen through June two thousand fifteen for inbetween $Five,900 and $7,500.
Model Names Model Numbers Serial Numbers
DRIVE PTV YDRAX5 PTV JC0-606306-606698
DRIVE EFI YDRAX5F JC2-209964-210300
Adventurer One YTF1AX5F JW6-700581-700600
DRIVE YDRAX5 JW8-513800-514310
DRIVE Electrified YDREX6 AC JW9-515401-516300
DRIVE A.C. YDREX6 AC JC3-001701-001900
Consumers should instantaneously stop using these recalled Golf Cars and PTVs and contact their local Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is also contacting all registered owners directly.
Consumers can contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at YamahaMotorSports.com for more information.
THE Fresh FACE OF FULLRIVER BATTERY IS HERE
Fullriver Battery USA, manufacturer of high-quality, maintenance-free, deep-cycle AGM batteries, announces a rebranding of the company’s identity. The rebranding campaign, centers around a fresh fresh logo, and is focused on brand continuity via their product series.
“After ten years, it was time for our logo to be updated. We feel the fresh look of Fullriver Battery will provide consistent brand recognition as well as promote and energize awareness of our product offerings across the deep-cycle AGM battery industry.” Patrick Leibrich, Possessor, Fullriver Battery USA. Consumers and distributors can expect to commence witnessing the redesigned logo, an improved website practice and updated literature instantly; while the rebranded packaging and batteries will make their way onto store shelves over the next few months.