Harley-Davidson
Founded in 1903, Harley-Davidson, Inc., is a Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer. The company also hosts an annual Homecoming Festival in Milwaukee. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, which manufactures and distributes motorcycles and accessories, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, which offers financing to purchase a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and insurance products and services for motorcycle riders. Harley-Davidson also has a controlling interest in LiveWire Group, Inc., the first publicly traded all-electric motorcycle company in the United States.
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Jochen Zeitz
Jochen Zeitz took the helm of Harley-Davidson Inc. in 2020. Outside Harley, Zeitz co-founded The B Team with British billionaire Richard Branson.
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Harley-Davidson has issued its second recall within the past month due to a brake line defect found in some motorcycle models.
Harley-Davidson sues insurance providers to cover costs related to New York trial
Harley-Davidson is suing several of its insurance providers following a dispute related to the company’s policies and coverage.
Harley-Davidson recalls more than 40,000 bikes due to electrical issue
Harley-Davidson recalled 41,637 of its motorcycles after becoming aware of a problem with some of the bikes’ electrical systems.
Harley revises some policies following DEI backlash on social media
Following a weeks-long social media campaign targeting Harley-Davidson’s corporate policies and leadership, the company has responded to claims that...
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Harley-Davidson responds to online criticism of company’s policies and trainings
Harley-Davidson is making some changes to its employee trainings and corporate sponsorships following an internal stakeholder review.
Upstate New York jury awards $287 million in damages to crash victims for defective Harley-Davidson trikes
Harley-Davidson must pay $287 million in damages following a case centered on the company’s recalled 2019 and 2020 trike models.
Harley-Davidson says local jobs not impacted after shifting some production to Thailand
Harley-Davidson says jobs at its U.S. facilities are not being impacted after the manufacturer opted to shift some production work to Thailand.
Jury finds Harley-Davidson liable following trial focused on company’s recalled trikes
A jury has found Harley-Davidson liable in a case that centers around the company’s recalled 2019 and 2020 trike models.
