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BRP TAKES MEASURES TO PROTECT AGAINST WORLDWIDE RECESSION The powersports industry is hit hard by the global economic recession and BRP is no exception. BRP TAKES MEASURES TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM GREY MARKET Only months after terminating its business relationship with two major North American BRP dealers and penalizing 17 others from the region, BRP wins a lawsuit to refrain SQM Jetpower (SQM), a UK re-seller, from illegally importing Sea-Doo personal watercraft (PWCs) purchased outside the European Economic Area. BRP EXPANDS COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS IN MEXICO Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., (BRP), a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of recreational motorized vehicles, reinforces its presence in Mexico by establishing a network of direct sales for Can-Am and Sea-Doo products starting on November 1, 2008.Â Over the next three years, the companyâ€™s presence will be ensured in 32 states with its own network which will reach approximately 75 authorized BRP dealerships. BRP WINS ANOTHER DESIGN AWARD WITH THE CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER After winning two red dot awards in June, BRP wins a product design award for its Can-Am^â„¢ Spyder^Â® roadster at the 2008 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) in Phoenix, Arizona. BRP RECOGNISED FOR ITS PRODUCT DESIGN Iconic Ski-Doo snowmobile and newly minted Can-Am roadster receive nods at red dot design award ceremony. BRP BREIDT GAMMA EVINRUDE UIT MET 25 & 30 PK MOTOREN 2009 modellen vieren 100 jaar Evinrude BRP ACCELERATES MARKET PRESENCE OF CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER *Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, February 27, 2008* - BRP is accelerating the worldwide deployment of its Canâ€‘Amâ„¢ Spyderâ„¢ roadster in response to strong market demand. Enthusiasts in 35 states, five provinces and 20 international markets now have the opportunity to order a Spyder roadster. BRP kicks off Evinrude 100th anniversary celebrations *Miami, Florida, February 14, 2008Â - BRP is kicking off its year-long 100th anniversary celebrations of the Evinrude brand at the Miami International Boat Show. This iconic brand that created the boating industry as we know it today has survived through a century of triumphs and challenges, and BRP continues that leadership into the future. BRP and Fische Marine join forces in Finland and Sweden Rovaniemi, Finland, February 1st, 2008 - BRP and Fische Marine AS have signed a co-operation agreement regarding the distribution of Evinrude E-TEC outboard engines to BRP dealers in Finland and Sweden. BRP CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF REINVENTING SKI-DOO SNOWMOBILES Valcourt, Quebec, January 31, 2008 - To mark the kick-off of Ski-DooÂ® snowmobiles' 50th anniversary celebrations, BRP introduces cleaner and quieter engine choices and additional snowmobile platforms to suit everyone's riding style. BRP ROLLS OUT EVINRUDE E-TEC 300 HP OUTBOARD ENGINE Sturtevant, WI, January 24, 2008 - BRP's newest addition to the 2008 EvinrudeÂ® E-TECÂ® outboard engine line is now available at Evinrude dealerships worldwide. The 300-hp models, with new SLE Magnum gearcase, offer the unique combination of industry-leading innovation, performance, and ease-of-use that all Evinrude E-TEC engines provide for boaters who seek a premium power of choice. BRP TO TAKE PART IN 30TH EDITION OF DAKAR RALLY Lausanne, Switzerland, December 18, 2007 - BRP's Can-Amâ„¢ team is set to hit the starting block at the 30th edition of the Dakar Rally, which sets off from Lisbon on January 5, 2008. Pilots Cornel de Villiers, Alan Morel and Pierre-Yves Gaudillat will each take the wheel of a BRP Can-Am Renegade 800â„¢ H.O. EFI ATV. Â BRP INAUGURATES ITS NEW PLANT IN MEXICO Juarez, Mexico, October 25, 2007 â€“ BRP inaugurated today its new all-terrain vehicles manufacturing and assembling plant in Juarez, Mexico; an investment of CDN$35 million (MXN 87,000,000) Evinrude E-TEC 250 High Output Tops BRP 2008 Line-up Genoa, Italy, October 9, 2007 â€“ BRP's 2008 model year line-up is headlined by its largest, most powerful outboard yet â€“ the 250-hp High Output. With 3.4 liters of displacement, the additional power and low weight of the 250 H.O. allows boaters to plane heavy loads, make faster hole shots and increase top speed on a variety of recreational boat applications. THE FIRST CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER ROLLS OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE IN VALCOURT, QUÃ‰BEC The Can-Am Spyder roadster offers enthusiasts the next dimension in open-road riding Â BRP MARKS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF MODERN SEA-DOO WATERCRAFT WITH THE 2008 X and WAKE MODELS BRP Launches High-Performance Sea-Doo 255 HP RXP-X & RXT-X PLUS the Industryâ€™s 1st PWC Ballast System on the Sea-Doo WAKE Â BRP REDEFINES THE FUTURE OF BOATING WITH THE 2008 SEA-DOO SPORT BOAT LINE-UP Sea-Doo Sport Boats Offer Superior Performance, Ease-of-use, Versatility and Convenience for Maximum Family Fun Â BRP UNVEILS RACE-INSPIRED X-PACKAGE PREMIUM ATVs Expands its 2008 Can-Am ATV offering Palm Desert, CA, August 23, 2007 â€“ For 2008, BRP debuts a new line of high-content Can-Amâ„¢ ATVs: the X-package models. Hardcore ATV enthusiasts always want more from their ATVs. As this often means loading up a stock ATV with thousands of dollars in aftermarket accessories, the new Can-Am X-package models offer not only a performance and appearance boost, but a great value. Â BRP's CAN-AM DS 450 WINS INAUGURAL RACES Valcourt, Quebec, August 20, 2007 â€“ When BRP Can-Am set out to build the ultimate 450-class ATV, the result was the Can-Am DS 450TM. At Round Seven of the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS), Josh Frederick gave the DS 450 ATV its first wins in its very first races. The Epic/Can-Am Racing rider won Saturday's Open Pro ATV class and Sunday's Pro ATV classes convincingly. His team mate, Jeremy Schell, also took his DS 450 to the podium with a third-place finish in Pro ATV. Â BRP's EVINRUDE E-TEC TECHNOLOGY NOW AUTHORIZED ON LAKE CONSTANCE (BODENSEE)Â Radolfzell, Germany, September 29, 2006* -BRP's EvinrudeÂ® E-TECTM direct injection two-stroke outboard engines have received approval for operation on Lake Constance (Bodensee). Evinrude E-TEC outboards are the first two-stroke engines to receive such approval from the nautical authorities responsible for one of the most pristine and environmentally sensitive bodies of water in Europe. Can-Am ATVSÂ win inauguralÂ WPSA Quadterrain Challenge Manufacturers' Championship Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, September 22, 2006 â€“ Can-Am ATVs from BRP won the manufacturers' championship of the inaugural World PowerSports Association (WPSA) Quadterrain racing tour. BRP launches new 23-foot Sea-Doo boat series *Nashville, Tenn., September 19, 2006 -* Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is expanding its sport boat line up by launching the 2007 Sea-DooÂ® 230 Challenger* and 230 WAKE models. These 23-foot (7m) Sea-Doo sport boats, the largest craft ever offered by BRP, deliver trend-setting designs, spirited performance and meaningful innovations to the mid-size runabout category. BRP pushes the PWC industry forward with its 2007 Sea-Doo watercraft *Nashville, Tenn., September 19, 2006 -* With the launch of its 2007 Sea-DooÂ® watercraft lineup, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), strengthens its position as the industry leader thanks to innovative features, striking design and unmatched performance. Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) Completes Tender Offer Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, Canada, June 28, 2006 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. ("BRP" or the "Company") has completed its tender offer for all of its outstanding 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (CUSIP No. 09776LAC0) (the "Notes").Â Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) Extends Tender Offer Valcourt, (Quebec), Canada, June 22, 2006 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. ("BRP" or the "Company") is extending the tender offer expiration date for its previously announced cash tender offer relating to its 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (CUSIP No. 09776LAC0) (the "Notes"). Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) Extends Tender Offer Valcourt, (QuÃ©bec), Canada, June 16, 2006 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. ("BRP" or "the Company") is extending the tender offer expiration date for its previously announced cash tender offer relating to its 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (CUSIP No. 09776LAC0) ("the Notes"). The tender offer, which was scheduled to expire at midnight, New York City time, on Friday, June 16, 2006, will be extended to midnight, New York City time, on Friday, June 23, 2006, unless further extended by the Company. SEA-DOO PWC STEAL THE SHOW AT THE 2006 UIM WORLD OFFSHORE JET CHAMPIONSHIP CYRILLE LEMOINE RETAINS HIS WORLD CHAMPION TITLE Aix-en-Provence, France, June 13, 2006 â€“ At the helm of a Sea-DooÂ® RXTâ„¢ watercraft, French pilot Cyrille Lemoine took the first place in the Runabout F1 Pro category for the second year in a row at the 15th edition of the World Offshore Jet Championships in OlÃ©ron, France this past weekend. Sea-Doo also claimed the second podium position with French pilot Francky Zapata, on a Sea-Doo RXT watercraft. BRP EXPANDS ITS DEALER NETWORK IN EUROPE Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is marking a new phase of its international development by reinforcing its presence in European markets. Starting in the fall, BRP will establish direct commercial operations in Spain, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and Ireland, where Jets Marivent has served as its distributor. BRP launches second season of action/adventure series "THE ULTIMATE PLAYGROUND" on ESPN2 Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, Canada - June 5, 2006 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), the world-leading manufacturer of motorized recreational vehicles, is launching the second season of its powersports adventure television series The Ultimate Playground. The 10-part series... Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) Announces Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation *Valcourt (QuÃ©bec), Canada, May 19, 2006* - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. ("BRP" or the "Company") announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of the U.S. $200 million outstanding principal amount of its 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (CUSIP No. 09776LAC0) (the "Notes"). In conjunction with the tender offer, BRP is soliciting consents from holders to effect certain proposed amendments to the indenture governing the Notes which would eliminate substantially all of the indenture's restrictive covenants and also amend certain other provisions. The tender offer and consent solicitation are being made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated May 19, 2006 (the "Offer to Purchase"), and a related Consent and Letter of Transmittal, which more fully set forth the terms and conditions of the tender offer and consent solicitation. Bombardier ATV becomes Can-Am *(Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, May 6, 2006)* â€“ Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) launches its 2007 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) line-up and re-brands its ATV products to Can Amâ„¢. The Can Am name recaptures the spirit of BRP's unequalled performance, superb handling and advanced design that are unique in the industry. In June 2005, BRP unveiled its new ATV strategy, shifting its focus to ATV and powersports enthusiasts. BRP celebrates its 6 millionth ROTAX engine Gunskirchen, Austria, April 28, 2006 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) yesterday celebrated its six millionth Rotax engine to leave the assembly line. This 4-stroke 1500cc marine engine started a new era in the personal watercraft (PWC) market, when it was originally launched in 2001. It reflects BRP's constant strive for innovation and its ability to revolutionize over and over again the powersports industry with its products. Historic victory for BombardierATV at 2006 Dakar Rally Petronas and BRP sign an agreement to develop a high-performance engine family Valcourt, Quebec, Canada/Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 30, 2005 - Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) and Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to design, develop and commercialise a family of high-performance engines. BRPÂ expands its Bombardier ATV Outlander series to the 650 H.O. EFI Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, November 15, 2005* - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) releases the OutlanderT 650 H.O. EFI, a new Bombardier* ATV aimed at one of the industry's fastest growing segments, the 600-700 recreational-utility "rec-ute" class.Â With its combination of the most powerful engine in the class and lightweight, sophisticated platform, the Outlander 650 H.O. EFI will set the standard in the booming 600-700cc rec-ute class. The new ATV fits into the company's new focus on ATV enthusiasts. BRP reports second quarter financial results Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., a privately-held company branded as "BRP," today reported that consolidated revenues for the three-month period ended July 31, 2005 reached $467.3 million; a decrease of $106.5 million when compared to restated consolidated revenues of $573.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2005. BRP to report its Second Quarter Results of FY06 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) will announce its second quarter results of fiscal 2006. BRP reports First Quarter Financial Results Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., a privately-held company branded as "BRP," today reported that consolidated revenues for the three-month period ended April 30, 2005 reached $594.0 million, a decrease of $29.9 million or 5%, when compared to revenues of $623.9 million for the same period last fiscal year. BRP to report its First Quarter Results of FY06 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) will announce its first quarter results of fiscal 2006 BRP International launches the DS250 ATVÂ - EC homologated versions of Rally and Outlander ATVs BRP introduces the DS250T, an entry-level sports/recreational ATV. The new DS250 is equipped with a 250cc liquid-cooled engine, excellent suspension travel, front and rear disk braking. ItÂ also includes continuously variable transmission (CVT) and reverse. Sleek, aggressive, with a unique style and equipped with trademark BRP features, the new DS250 offers excellent valueÂ to ATV customers who are looking for an affordable entry-level ATV with a sporty look and handling. BRP Shifts Focus to ATVÂ Enthusiasts for 2006 BRP Shifts Focus to ATVÂ Enthusiasts for 20 BRP recognizes the talent of Quebec designers *Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, May 20, 2005* - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) in association with the Institute of Design MontrÃ©al (IDM) recognizes the career of a QuÃ©bec industrial designer and reaffirms its support to young designers.Â On May 19, Denys Lapointe, Vice President, Design and innovation, BRP, member of IDM's board of directors and an observer on the jury, handed theÂ "BRP Sam-Lapointe Career" award to Douglas Ball during the annual IDM gala. IDMÂ and BRP also announced the winner of theÂ "Design/BRP contest", Johnathan CÃ´tÃ©. BRP International - New Evinrude V4, V6 E-TEC engines join the family. Valcourt, Quebec, April 27, 2005 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) announces the expansion of its Evinrude E-TEC outboard engine line-up. The 115-hp 60-degree V4 E-TEC is now joined by a 130-hp engine and a 60-degree V6 platform will be available in 150-hp, 175- hp, and 200-hp. As of fall 2005, the Evinrude E-TEC line-up will go from 40 through 250 hp. BRP reports fourth-quarter and full-year results for FY05 Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, April 22, 2005 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., a privately-held company branded as "BRP," today reported consolidated revenues of $634.3 million for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2005, a decrease of $91.9 million compared to consolidated revenues of $726.2 million for the combined three-month period ended January 31, 2004 (1). BRP to report its fourth-quarter and full year results of FY05 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) will announce its fourth quarter and full year results of fiscal 2005, on Friday, April 22nd at 11:00 am E.T. BRP to report its fourth-quarter and full year results of FY05 BRP to go direct in France The Canadian company, one of the world leaders in motorised recreational activities, has chosen the number one market in Europe to reinforce its growth, move closer to its clients and revitalise its competitiveness. EvinrudeÂ® E-TEC receives U.S. EPA Clean Air Excellence Award First marine manufacturer to receive this recognition for an outboard engine EvinrudeÂ® E-TEC receives U.S. EPA Clean Air Excellence Award (Washington D.C., April 7, 2005) - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) will be presented the Clean Air Excellence Award from Stephen L. Johnson, the Acting Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its EvinrudeÂ®Â Â E-TEC^TM outboard engine, at a ceremony held later today in Washington. BRP modernizes its Valcourt plant Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, March 17, 2005 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is planning to spend approximately $10 million to modernize its Valcourt plant. The work will be carried out between May and October 2005. BRP's Ski-Doo partners with Burton Snowboards (Valcourt, Quebec, March 10, 2005) - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), manufacturer of high-performance Ski-DooÂ®Â snowmobiles and apparel, signed a partnershipÂ with snowboard manufacturer Burton Snowboards, located in Burlington, VT.Â The recent agreement is part of a company initiative to expand their product line to appeal to the snowboarding community. BRP repays its term loan facility Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, February 11, 2005 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., a privately-held company branded as "BRP," announced today the repayment of its US $280 millionÂ Â (C$347 million) term loan facility under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities. BRP'S second consecutive win at the "Dakar Rally" Gent (Belgium), January 19, 2005 - Riding the DS 650 X, a Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) vehicle, Antoine Morel won first place in the ATV category at the 27th edition of the "Dakar Rally". BRP reports third-quarter results for FY05 Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, December 15, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., a privately-held company branded as "BRP," today reported revenues of $637.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to $679.5 million for the same period of fiscal 2004, a 6% decrease mainly due to foreign exchange fluctuations of approximately $55 million. Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) announces a workforce reduction Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, November 9, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) announces the restructuring of the company's operations, including a reduction of its workforce. BRP reports second-quarter results for FY05Â Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, October 25, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., a privately-held company branded as "BRP," today reported revenues of $572.6 million for the second quarter of FY05 compared to $495.5 million for the same period of FY04, a 15.6% increase over last year's second quarter. BRP to report its financial results for the second quarter of FY05 Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, October 21, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) will announce its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 on Monday, October 25, 2004 at 11:00 am (EST). BRP signs a letter of intentÂ withÂ TEAM Industries for the sale of its Andrews facility Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, October 20, 2004 - BRP US Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) has signed a letter of intent with TEAM Industries of Bagley, Minnesota, for the sale of its machining facility in Andrews, North Carolina. BRP settles with Simmons Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, October 4, 2004 -Â Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP)Â and Simmons Inc. announce that they have settled a three-year old lawsuit in regards to Ski-Doo's Precision ski. BRP awarded "Watercraft of the Year" for Sea-Doo RXP Grant, FL, September 12, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) has been selected by Watercraft World magazine, to receive the coveted award of"Watercraft of the YearÂ†" with the 2004 Sea DooÂ® RXPÂ™. Ski-Doo sleds with PowerTEK meet U.S. EPA 2006 emissions standards BRP Offers More 2006 Compliant Sleds Than Any Other Manufacturer BRP refines benchmark Ski-Doo MX ZX 440 for '05 Improvements focus on rear suspension, acceleration, drivetrain BRP 2nd Quarter Results Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, September 10, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) will postpone its earnings release and conference call scheduled for September 17.Â A new date will be announced shortly pending the finalisation of its registration statement with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission. BRP launches Sea-Doo RXT 215 HP - adds new experiences for 3D in 2005 Three-passenger RXT added to lineup and multi-dimensional 3D gets new experience modes Sea-DooÂ® Sport Boats broaden reach with 2005 line-up One all-new model - Several models get more power and refinements BRP reacts to U.S. Department of Commerce ruling on Japanese outboard engine dumping Sturtevant, WI, August 6, 2004 - BRP US Inc. welcomes today's ruling by the United States Department of Commerce (DOC), which found significant dumping of outboard engines on the part of Yamaha Motor Corporation. BRP agrees to sell its industrial vehicle division to Camoplast Sherbrooke, QuÃ©bec, August 2, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) and Camoplast Inc. (Camoplast) announced the execution of an agreement pursuant to which BRP will sell its Industrial division headquartered in Granby, QuÃ©bec to Camoplast. BRP reports financial results for 1st quarter, fiscal year 2005 Saint Bruno, QuÃ©bec, June 29, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., recently branded as "BRP", today announced that its revenues reached $ 630.9 million for the first quarter of FY05 compared to $515.8 million for last year's first quarter, an increase of 22.3%. BRP - The new name to reckon with in the global recreational products market St-Bruno, QuÃ©bec, June 15, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. launched its new brand and signature today. From now on, it will be known as BRP. Consumer satisfaction, horsepower and added features highlight 2005 Bombardier ATV line-up Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, June 10, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) announces the debut of its 2005 line-up of all-terrain vehicles with a radical redesign of the Rally 200 model, new features on many other models, soaring consumer satisfaction numbers and big news about the horsepower of its cleaner Rotax 4 TEC 400 H.O. engine. Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announced Year End 2004 Results Saint-Bruno, QuÃ©bec, May 28, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2004. Bombardier Recreational Products Evinrude E-TEC revolutionizes V6 power Sturtevant, Wisconsin, May 11, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) will offer three new horsepower options in the EvinrudeÂ® E TECTM family of outboard engines in the 2005 model year. Hero Motors and Bombardier-Rotax conclude a strategic alliance on low displacement engine technology for scooters *New Delhi, April 22, 2004* - Hero Motors, a subsidiary of Hero Group and Austrian-based Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) of Canada, are pleased to announce that they have signed a licensing agreement which will provide Hero Motors with Bombardier-Rotax state-of-the-art, low displacement engines technology for scooters. Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) announces the date of release of its Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ended January 31, 2004 St-Bruno, QuÃ©bec, April 23, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) announced today its plan to release its 2004 Fiscal Year audited consolidated financial statements on Friday, May 28, 2004. Bombardier Recreational Products announces start of Bombardier-Rotax kart serial production in Upper Austria Gunskirchen, Austria, March 23rd, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. ("BRP") announces that Bombardier-Rotax started serial production of the revolutionary ROTAXÂ® RM1^TM Karts in Gunskirchen, Upper Austria. The RM1 is the first chainless direct drive kart in the world. Sea-Doo reinvents the personal watercraft All new Sea-Doo 3D is the first and only personal watercraft that provides multiple experiences on the water. Bombardier Recreational Products DS650 Baja X is the only ATV to finish 2004 Dakar rally Saint-Bruno, QuÃ©bec, January 22, 2004 - Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. would like to congratulate Cornel De Villiers for his spectacular victory at the helm of a Bombardier* DS650 TM BAJA X ATV at the 2004 edition of the Dakar rally which ended this Sunday, January 18 on the beaches of Dakar. South African Cornel De Villiers not only captured the winner's spot in the quad competition but was the only ATV out of the 11 that initially started the race to cross the finish line. He ranked 54th overall. The Dakar rally is by far the most legendary and toughest motor rally in the world and the 2004 edition was one of the most demanding ever for both pilot and machine. This year's edition gathered 400 vehicles on the starting line, and during 17 days covered a total of 11,163.5 km (6,937 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand, France to Dakar, Senegal. Bombardier Recreational Products announces its new corporate structure Saint-Bruno, January 16, 2004 - Mr. JosÃ© Boisjoli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. ("BRP"), today announced a series of changes made to the structure of the new company. These changes include the creation of the new management team, the complete integration of the North American operations and the relocation of the new company's corporate office from Saint Bruno to Valcourt. He also announced that a new logo and signature would be unveiled in early spring 2004. "I firmly believe that we are capable of reaching new heights for our company while continuing to deliver the highest customer satisfaction." Â Bombardier Recreational Products Acquisition Complete JosÃ© Boisjoli Named President and CEO Bombardier Recreational Products unveils industry's best boat show promotion for Evinrude and Johnson outboards Outstanding Promotion Offers Industry's Only 7-Years of Engine Protection Bombardier launches its NEV Electric Vehicle Bombardier is proud to announce its decision to proceed with the production and marketing of its Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV), a project which required more than two years of intense research and development. Bombardier's Evinrude receives "Highest in customer satisfaction with two-stroke engines" from J.D. Power and Associates Bombardier Expands Its Utility Vehicle Line-Up With The New Sarasota 1000 Bombardier Recreational Products opens a new product category for its dealer network, with the launch of the Bombardier Sarasota^TM 1000 wheeled utility vehicle with side-by-side seating. Developed under the strategic alliance with Deere & Company, the Sarasota 1000 vehicle is manufactured by Deere & Company for Bombardier, with Bombardier identity and coloration. Bombardier Expands Power Offering Across The Johnson Outboard Engine Line Up Bombardier Recreational Products today announced the addition of 17 new outboard engines, including five entirely new power platforms to its JohnsonÂ® outboard engine line up for 2004. Bombardier has expanded its re-entry of Johnson outboard engines into the market by offering a full-range of two- and four-stroke outboard engines. Bombardier Expands Engine Line-Up With Evinrude E-TEC And Direct Injection Offerings Bombardier Recreational Products today announced the addition of eight new models to its extensive EvinrudeÂ® outboard engine line up for 2004. With the new Evinrude E-TEC outboard engines, Bombardier becomes the industry leader in cleaner, quieter, lighter weight, more powerful engines and advanced technology. Bombardier Launches The 2004 Sea-Doo RXP, The Industry's Most Powerful Watercraft Bombardier Recreational Products has set yet another new industry standard with the launch of the 2004 Sea-DooÂ® RXPT watercraft. This all new watercraft sports an entirely new hull and deck platform, powered by a supercharged RotaxT 4 TECT four-stroke engine, equipped with an intercooler, producing an industry topping 215 horsepower, making it the most high performance, four-stroke watercraft to date. Bombardier introduces newest addition to Sea-Doo sport boat lineup The Sea-Doo Speedster 200 Makes An Industry Splash by Fusing Power, Performance and Styling in One Affordable Sport Boat Package Bombardier Recreational Products celebrates its ATV brazilian racing victory with Emerson Fittipaldi at the MontrÃ©al Molson Indy Championship Bombardier Recreational Products is pleased to announce that its Bombardier DS650 BAJA ATV finished first at the Rally dos Sertoes in Brazil. Bombardier launches ultramodern Sea-Doo Speedster 200 Bombardier Recreational Products today launched the Sea-DooÂ® SpeedsterÂ® 200-a high performance twin 155 hp Rotax 4 TEC engine jet drive sport boat. With 310 horsepower, the 20-foot (6.02 metre) Speedster 200 provides the highest horsepower and best performance in its class. Sea-Doo's exclusive closed loop cooling system adds to optimum engine performance. A new era for the general aviation industry with the new Bombardier V220 and V300T aircraft engines Bombardier Recreational Products today launched its Bombardier^TM V220 and V300T aircraft engines, the first modern V aircraft engine configurations with a "true" Fully Authoritative Digital Engine Control (F.A.D.E.C.) in the industry. With low maintenance, high durability, lower sound emissions, MoGas capabilities and the best power-to-weight ratio in their class, the new Bombardier aircraft engines represent what pilots and aircraft manufacturers have been demanding for more than 30 years. Bombardier Evinrude outboard engines meet future european union emissions regulation Bombardier Recreational Products announces that its entire EvinrudeÂ® outboard engine lineup for Europe satisfies the yet to be enforced European Union (EU) Recreational Craft Directive emissions standards. Evinrude outboard engines are equipped with the most advanced direct injection technology in the market, and today satisfy these future EU limits. Beginning with model year 2004, all Evinrude outboard engines will be identified with an Evinrude European decal. BombardierÂ® EMBRIO Concept The Bombardier EMBRIO Advanced Concept is a one-wheeled recreational and commuting vehicle that promises a whole new experience on the road. Aimed at the 18 to 45 age group, this advanced concept prefigures the kind of user-friendly, minimalist vehicles we might be seeing - and using - on our urban, suburban and country roads in the year 2025. Blair Morgan Racing re-signs with Ski-Doo Bombardier Recreational Products announces today it re-signed Blair Morgan Racing (BMR) to race Ski-DooÂ® snowmobiles through the 2005-2006 snocross season. Terms of the three-year agreement were not disclosed. BMR has raced Ski-Doo snowmobiles for the past two snocross seasons. Bombardier TraxterÂ® MAX ATV named "Innovative concept ATV of the year" Bombardier Recreational Products is pleased to announce that the Bombardier TraxterÂ® MAX ATV has been named the "2003 Innovative Concept ATV of the Year" by ATVConnection.com Magazine. Introduced last summer, the Traxter MAX opened an untapped market segment as the first ATV specifically designed to accommodate two riders. Prior to the Traxter MAX, ATVs were designed and recommended exclusively for single rider use. Bombardier-Rotax receives approval to increase time between overhaul on its 914 series aircraft engines Bombardier Recreational Products is pleased to announce the extension of the period of operation of its RotaxÂ® 914 series of piston aircraft engines. All the necessary approvals have been received from the Certificate Authority Austro Control GmbH (ACG), to increase the time between overhaul (TBO) of the Rotax 914 series of aircraft engines. Bombardier-Rotax has been approved as international design organisation by the European Joint Aviation Authorities Bombardier Recreational Products is pleased to announce that its Austrian division, Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG, has received the approval to act as an International Design Organisation (Design Organisation Approval - DOA), according to JAR-21 aviation law (Joint Aviation Requirements). The DOA status has been awarded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology, the highest Austrian Aviation Authority, acting on behalf of the European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA). Bombardier outboard engine technology chosen for alternative fuel capability Bombardier Recreational Products today introduced a new generation of EvinrudeÂ® specialized, non-gasoline burning outboard engines (NBOE) at the Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC), held at the U.S. Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, in Norfolk, Virginia. Developed for use by armed forces, the first production-ready shipment of Evinrude 30-hp direct injection (DI) submersible engines will be delivered to the Navy in July 2003. Bombardier also offers 75- and 200 hp NBOE models to the military. Bombardier Evinrude advanced technology Bombardier Recreational Products today introduced and demonstrated the first specialized EvinrudeÂ® non-gasoline burning outboard engine (NBOE) at the Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC), held at the U.S. Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, in Norfolk, Virginia. The Evinrude 30-hp direct injection NBOE is submersible and also production-ready. Bombardier Wins Prestigious If Design Award For The Rotax Kart RM1 Bombardier Recreational Products is pleased to announce that the Bombardier RotaxÂ® Kart RM1 has been honored with the 2003 iF Silver Design Award in the transportation category. The iF Design Award is one of the best-known and most prestigious design contests in the world. Bombardier Introduces Two New Two-Seater ATVs Bombardier Recreational Products is the first and only manufacturer to offer a full line-up of ATVs designed for two riders, following the introduction of two new models, the QuestT MAX 650 and the OutlanderT MAX 400H.O. 4X4. Bombardier-Rotax Receives Approval to Increase TBO On Its 912 Series Aircraft Engines Bombardier Recreational Products is pleased to announce the extension of the period of operation of its RotaxÂ® 912 series of piston aviation aircraft engines. All the necessary approvals have been secured from the Certificate Authority Austro Control GmbH (ACG), to increase the time before overhaul (TBO) of the Rotax 912 series of engines. Bombardier Announces Sponsorship of Professional Angler Patrick Campeau Bombardier Recreational Products announces that Patrick Campeau of Laval, QuÃ©bec has been signed as a member of Team EvinrudeÂ®. Campeau, a three-time QuÃ©bec Fishing Champion, has been professionally fishing full time for 13 years and is a widely recognized spokesperson on the fishing scene in QuÃ©bec. He will be an integral part of Team Evinrude, as the first member to represent EvinrudeÂ® direct injection (DI) engines and the new Evinrude E-TECT technology, and the Bombardier ATVT lineup throughout Canada. Evinrude E-TEC Outboard Engines Miami Beach, Florida, Feb. 12, 2003 - With the launch of EvinrudeÂ® E-TEC^TM technology, Bombardier Recreational Products begins a new era in the outboard engine industry. Evinrude E-TEC is the future of outboard engine technology. Five innovative and distinct features of E-TEC sets its performance apart from current industry offering to truly make it unique: Bombardier Begins a New Era in the Outboard Industry with the E-TEC Technology Bombardier Recreational Products today launched its EvinrudeÂ® E-TEC^TM technology, the first Bombardier-engineered and built marine outboard engines. The first of a new generation of engines, E TEC will deliver cleaner, quieter and more efficient power than current industry offerings while delivering signature Evinrude performance. Evinrude E-TEC engines are very different from any outboards from the past. Bombardier Secures Engine Supplier Agreement With Over 90 Boat Manufacturers Bombardier Recreational Products announces it has secured agreements with over 90* United Marine Manufacturers Association (UMMA) affiliated and independent boat manufacturers to supply EvinrudeÂ® and JohnsonÂ® outboard engines as power for their boat lines. Bombardier Secures Engine Supplier Agreement With Over 90 Boat Manufacturers Bombardier Recreational Products announces it has secured agreements with over 90* United Marine Manufacturers Association (UMMA) affiliated and independent boat manufacturers to supply EvinrudeÂ® and JohnsonÂ® outboard engines as power for their boat lines. Bombardier, Deere Announce Strategic Alliance For Product Development Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, Canada and Moline, Illinois, U.S., January 23rd, 2003 - Bombardier and Deere & Company will develop new wheeled utility vehicles and technologies under a strategic alliance announced today. Bombardier Outlander ATV Named "ATV of the Year" Bombardier Recreational Products is pleased to announce that the BombardierT OutlanderT 400 H.O. 4X4 ATV has been named 2003 ATV of the Year by ATV Magazine, the world's largest All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) industry publication. This marks the Outlander's second1 ATV of the Year honor by a major ATV publication since its launch. Bombardier announces Cruise Clean initiative Bombardier Recreational Products today at Marina del Rey announced a "Cruise Clean" initiative to powerboaters, working in conjunction with Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society (OFS). The Cruise Clean initiative is geared toward powerboaters to increase awareness of the environmentally-responsible EvinrudeÂ® direct injection (DI) outboard engines. Bombardier Introduces Four New Outlander Atv Models Bombardier Recreational Products is building on the successful launch of its tough recreational-utility Outlander 400 H.O. ATV by introducing four new models, the Bombardier Outlander 330 H.O. 4x4 and 2x4, the Outlander 400 H.O. 2x4 and the Outlander 400 H.O. 4x4 XT. Bombardier Sells Fish Hawk Bombardier Recreational Products has agreed to sell its Fish Hawk fishing boat line to Genmar for an undisclosed price. Bombardier Signs 2,250Th Dealership Bombardier Recreational Products announces that one year after manufacturing its first outboard engine, it has signed its 2,250th American dealership, Pompano Beach Marine Center, Inc., Pompano Beach, Fla. Bombardier Enters Strategic Supply Agreement with Groupe Beneteau Bombardier Recreational Products announced today it has secured an agreement to supply EvinrudeÂ® Direct Injection and JohnsonÂ® 2-stroke outboard engines to one of EuropeÂ’s most successful boat builders, Groupe BÃ©nÃ©teau. Bombardier opens state-of-the-art Rotax engine test centre in Austria Bombardier wins prestigious "Watercraft Of The Year" award with the 2002 Sea-Doo GTX 4-TEC Bombardier has long been known for winning accolades for achievement in design and innovation for its Sea-DooÂ® watercraft product line. Bombardier Ski-Doo snowmobile featured in new James Bond film, Die Another Day Bombardier Signs Agreement With Genmar To Supply Evinrude And Johnson Outboard Engines Bombardier Recreational Products announces it has signed an original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") engine supply agreement with Genmar Holdings, Inc. Bombardier Evinrude Direct Injection Outboard Engines Set Industry Standards For Performance Evinrude direct injection outboard engines deliver superior power and performance, lower total reportable emissions, and better fuel economy than leading four-stroke engines. Bombardier Expands 2003 Johnson Outboard Engine Line To Include More Horsepower Options To Meet Market Needs Eight models added to 2003 Johnson outboard line; two-stroke power options range from 3.5 to 175-horsepower, while four-stroke power spans 4 to 140 horsepower range. Bombardier Continues Evinrude And Johnson Genuine Parts Programs For 2003 Bombardier Recreational Products announced it will continue to offer EvinrudeÂ® and JohnsonÂ® Genuine Parts & Accessories (P&A) sales and marketing initiatives designed specifically to reward and attract new customers in the United States market. Bombardier Announces Extension Of Warranty Program For Evinrude And Johnson Outboard Engines Bombardier Enters Key Sponsorship Agreement With Fox Sports Network's Simply Fishing Evinrude outboard engines named exclusive engine sponsor for legendary fishing professional television show Bombardier Places Three Team Evinrude Pro Fishermen In Top Ten At 2002 Bassmasters Classic Bombardier Recreational Products' Team EvinrudeÂ® delivered an outstanding performance at this year's season-ending BASSMASTERS+ Classic in Birmingham, Alabama, placing all three pros it entered among the top ten finishers, including the 2002 B.A.S.S. Bombardier Introduces The EvinrudeÂ®/JohnsonÂ® Propellers Specially Designed For Pontoons Bombardier Recreational Products recently introduced the new line of Hydrus high-thrust propellers from Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts and Accessories. Bombardier Announces Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts and Accessories Stow Away Kit Promotion Bombardier Recreational Products recently introduced the Stow Away TM kit, a promotion from the Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts and Accessories department designed to deliver more value to Evinrude/Johnson customers. Bombardier salutes World Record Setter de Marichalar on his arrival in New York City Bombardier Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts Continue Availability for Older Outboard Engine Models Bombardier Recreational Products will continue to carry parts for older EvinrudeÂ® and JohnsonÂ® outboard engines through the Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts Department. Record setting transatlantic watercraft adventurist receives warm welcome from United States citizens during his journey on the eastern seaboard from Miami to New York City Bombardier Recreational Products is pleased with the overwhelming interest United States citizens and the media have shown Count Alvaro de Marichalar and his extraordinary Atlantik 2002 expedition utilizing a Bombardier Sea-Doo watercraft. Transatlantic Watercraft Adventurist Continues His Record Setting Journey By Setting His Course For New York City After Leaving Miami Bombardier Recreational Products, makers of Sea-DooÂ® watercraft, is proud to welcome Mr. Alvaro de Marichalar of Spain to Melbourne, Florida. Mr. de Marichalar successfully made the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on a personal watercraft, riding a Bombardier Sea-Doo XP watercraft. He left Italy on February 23, 2002, reached Miami on Saturday, June 22, and is currently proceeding with the second portion of his journey to New York City. Mr. Alvaro de Marichalar of Spain successfully made the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on a personal watercraft, riding a Bombardier Sea-DooÂ® XP watercraft. In the footsteps of Christopher Columbus, who launched his fourth and last trip to America 500 years ago... New World Record by Crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a Sea-Doo XP Watercraft Bombardier Recreational Products, makers of Sea-DooÂ® watercraft, salutes Mr. Alvaro de Marichalar of Spain who successfully made the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on a personal watercraft, riding a Bombardier Sea-DooÂ® XP^TM watercraft. Mr. de Marichalar left Italy on February 23, 2002 to reach Miami on Saturday June 22, at 11 a.m. He was greeted at the Miami Beach Marina by various local Sea-Doo watercraft dealers, local media and various members of Bombardier Recreational Products staff based in Florida. Bombardier Introduces ATV Industry'S First Two Seater ATV Bombardier Recreational Products opens an untapped market segment in the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) industry with the introduction of the new TraxterÂ® MAX ATV . The BombardierÂ® Traxter MAX is the first and only ATV that has the manufacturer's approval to accommodate two riders. Prior to the Traxter MAX, ATVs were designed and approved for single rider use only. Bombardier Presents the New Outlander Atv Targeting the Largest Atv Market Segment Bombardier Recreational Products announces the launch of the new 2003 Outlander ATV. This tough "Rec-Ute" (recreational-utility) is a mid-sized quad that heralds a new sporty look, feel, ride and weight in the growing family of Bombardier ATV models. Bombardier Has Reached a Settlement with Yamaha on Litigation Involving Personal Watercraft Bombardier Wins Prestigious Innovation Award From National Marine Manufacturers Association For The Four-Stroke Powered Sea Doo GTX 4-TEC Watercraft Bombardier, the world's leading personal watercraft manufacturer, was recently awarded the 2002 Innovation Award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for its new 2002 Sea-DooÂ® GTX 4 TEC watercraft. Bombardier Recreational Products Presents The New Interactive Learning Kiosk "Sea-Doo Guru" At The Montreal Boat Show Bombardier Recreational Products, the leading manufacturer of personal watercraft (PWC), will debut the Sea-DooÂ® Guru in Canada, a new interactive learning kiosk, at the Montreal Boat Show on March 14, 2002. The Sea-Doo Guru instructional design uses five interactive computerized modules to inform PWC users about innovative technological advancements, environmental breakthroughs and boating safety knowledge. Bombardier Introduces 800 2-TEC SDI Engine For 2003 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Bombardier launches the RotaxÂ® 800 2-TECÂ® SDI engine for Ski-DooÂ® snowmobiles and by doing so introduces semi-direct injection two-stroke technology to the market. The 800 2-TEC SDI engine offers as much as a 50% reduction in hydrocarbon emissions and up to 25% better fuel economy than traditional carbureted snowmobiles, while delivering performance equal to that of a conventional two-stroke engine. Bombardier Launches The New Rally 200 ATV Bombardier Recreational Products is becoming a player in the entry-level segment by introducing the RallyT 200. The Rally 200 joins the utility-targeted TraxterÂ® ATV, the DS650T ATV sport models, the sport-utility QuestT and the youth-oriented ATVs in the growing lineup of BombardierÂ® ATVs. Bombardier Wins Prestigious 2002 Motor Boating Editors Choice Award for the 2002 Sea Doo GTX 4 TEC Watercraft Bombardier Plays Important Behind The Scenes Role As Official Supplier Of The Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games With the 2002 Olympic Winter Games under way, the excitement and enthusiasm demonstrated by athletes and the general public alike are fully shared at Bombardier: the official supplier of snowgrooming vehicles, Ski-DooÂ® snowmobiles and BombardierÂ® ATVs. Bombardier-Rotax Holds The Grand Finals Of Its World Kart Racing Series In Malaysia Bombardier Recreational Products, through Bombardier-Rotax, one of the world leaders in kart engines, announces that the Rotax Max World Finals 2002 are currently being held in Langkawi, Malaysia, and that the final race will be presented on Sunday, January 27, 2002. Bombardier Earns Listing On U.S. Government's General Services Administration's Awards Schedule Bombardier Recreational Products' Boats and Outboard Engines division announces it has received approval for inclusion of its EvinrudeÂ® and JohnsonÂ® outboards, as well as its Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts and Accessories products, in the United States Government's General Services Administration (GSA) Awards Schedule - a clearinghouse catalog of approved suppliers for all federal government agencies. Bombardier Enters Supplier Agreement With Triton Boats Bombardier Recreational Products' Boats and Outboard Engines division announced today it has signed a long-term supply agreement with Triton Boats, to provide EvinrudeÂ® and JohnsonÂ® outboard engines to power Triton's complete lines of high-performance bass and offshore sport fishing boats. Bombardier To Offer Line Of Four-Stroke Engines Under Legendary Johnson Brand Pursuing its goal of always being more environmentally-responsible Bombardier Inks Supply Agreements With Key Boat Builders Bombardier Receives Two Atv Of The Year Award Honours The award-winning Quest 650 and DS 650 Baja Bombardier First-Built Outboard Engines Delivered To Worldwide Market Evinrude and Johnson outboard comeback makes marine industry history. Bombardier Introduces Its 2002 Sea-Doo GTX 4-TEC And GTX Di Watercraft, And Unveils The O.P.A.S. (Off Power Assisted Steering) System Continuous leadership in more environmentally-friendly products and responsible boating. Bombardier's Johnson Outboards Chosen As Premier Power Choice By United States Marine Corps Systems Command Bombardier Motor Corporation of America announced today that it has entered into a $5.3 million US ($8 million Cdn) contract with the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to provide over 500 JohnsonÂ® 55hp pump jet engines to the Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Virginia over the next 12 months. Bombardier Receives Two Awards Of The World's Most Prestigious International Design Competition Bombardier's Islandia boat and DS 650 ATV honored at 2001 Industrial Design Excellence Awards Competition. Bombardier Claims Three Prizes For Its Ski-Doo 2002 Product Video Bombardier Recreational Products is proud to announce that the U.S. International Film and Video Festival judges have bestowed three Silver Screen Awards to the Ski-DooÂ® 2002 Product Video. Bombardier Enters Growing Fish Boat Market With Launch Of Fish Hawk Line In its continued pursuit of a mission to be the global leader in providing exciting and innovative motorized recreational products to increasingly expanding markets, Bombardier Recreational Products is announcing the launch of a new fiberglass recreational fishing boat line aimed at inland and coastal fishing regions across North America. Bombardier Adds The Sport-Utility Quest 650 To ATV Line-Up Bombardier Recreational Products is introducing the Quest TM 650, an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) aimed at the sport-utility segment of the market. Bombardier Unveils New Outboard Engines Manufacturing Structure, Planning Fall Start-Up Of Evinrude, Johnson Production Bombardier Recreational Products today announced a new, world-class manufacturing structure to capture market leadership for its renowned outboard engine brands - EvinrudeÂ®, JohnsonÂ® and the state-of-the-art FICHTÂ® Ram injection technology. Bombardier Celebrates 5 Millionth Rotax Engines Bombardier Recreational Products Forms Alliance With Direct Marketing Leader Overton's E-Commerce, on-line Business-to-Consumer, Business-to-Business Bombardier Recreational Products announced the launch of a new E-Commerce Program, BombardierDirect^TM, designed to bring dealers and consumers closer together. Bombardier Finalizes Acquisition of OMC's Engine Assets Bombardier Inc. today announced it has completed the purchase of certain of the engine assets of Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC). The closing of this transaction follows the selection, on Feb. 5, 2001, of Bombardier Motor Corporation of America and JTC Acquisition LLC as joint bidders for the assets of OMC and certain of its affiliates. Court approves Bombardier bid for engine assets of OMC Bombardier Recreational Products Endorses Snowmobile Safety Week, January 14-21-2001 Snowmobilers Are Reminded To Put Safety First Bombardier Recreational Products celebrates the launch of International Snowmobile Safety Week (January 14 - 21/2001) by reminding riders that snowmobile safety is a serious responsibility all winter long. Bombardier Recreational Products Welcomes A New President And Chief Operating Officer Bombardier's management, on December 6, announced the appointment of Mr. Michel Baril as President and Chief Operating Officer of Bombardier Recreational Products starting on February 1st, 2001. Four Men Set New World Record By Circumnavigating Australia On Sea-Doo Watercraft To Help Raise Money For Cancer Bombardier Recreational Products, makers of Sea-DooÂ® watercraft, would like to congratulate the Oz Trek 2000 Team for setting a new world distance record on a watercraft by circumnavigating the Australian continent on Sea-Doo GTX+ RFI watercraft. Appointments at the Executive Level of Bombardier Bombardier announced today the following appointments in the management ranks of the Corporation. Bombardier To Supply Snow Grooming Vehicles For Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games Of 2002 Today the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games of 2002 (SLOC) announced that Bombardier Recreational Products, North America's leading manufacturer of snow grooming equipment, has been named the Official Supplier of snow grooming equipment to the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games of 2002. Bombardier's Award-Winning Traxter ATV Now Available In An Automatic Shift Version True to its mission to provide the most exciting and innovative recreational vehicles, Bombardier Recreational Products launches its revolutionary automatic shift Traxter^TM All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Bombardier Introduces Its New Traxter XL ATV: The Ultimate All Terrain Vehicle For The Most Demanding Utility Applications True to its mission to provide the most exciting and innovative recreational vehicles, Bombardier Recreational Products launches its new TraxterTM XL All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Bombardier Continues Award-Winning Safe Boating Leadership This Summer As the 1999 winner of the Canadian Safe Boating Council award for "Industry Leadership In Boating Safety", and the recipient of the Canadian Coast Guard's "Boating Safety 2000" certificate, Bombardier Recreational Products announces its continued participation in a Watercraft Safety Program to encourage safe summer fun and environmentally-friendly boating on our nation's waterways. Bombardier Speaks Out About Labour Relations In Valcourt Bombardier Recreational Products met with the Eastern Townships media today in Valcourt to address labour relations at its Valcourt plants. Bombardier Continues Award-Winning Safe Boating Leadership in Ontario this Summer As the 1999 winner of the Canadian Safe Boating Council award for Â“Industry Leadership In Boating SafetyÂ”, Bombardier Recreational Products announces a new Watercraft Safety Program to encourage safe summer fun and environmentally-friendly boating on our nationÂ’s waterways. Bombardier Continues Award-Winning Safe Boating Leadership in Canada this Summer As the 1999 winner of the Canadian Safe Boating Council award for "Industry Leadership In Boating Safety", Bombardier Recreational Products announces a new Watercraft Safety Program to encourage safe summer fun and environmentally-friendly boating on our nation's waterways. The Bombardier DS 650 Proclaimed All-Terrain Vehicle of the Year Bombardier kicks off Second Year of Nation's Largest Boating Safety Program Bombardier Recreational Products is bringing summertime fun and boating safety directly to you for the second consecutive year! Sea-DooÂ® Demo Days, a national grassroots safety program, will travel to 39 markets - offering test drives and the latest technological innovations in personal watercraft and sport boats, all while stressing the importance of safety on the water. Bombardier is proud to have the sea-doo watercraft RX DI model named the new millennium's first "watercraft of the year" Bombardier Recreational Products continues to add to the overflowing collection of rewards and accolades for Sea-DooÂ® watercraft. Ehlert Publishing Group, publisher of Watercraft World magazine has recently named the RX DI model "Watercraft of the Year" for 2000. Bombardier Launches its Third All-Terrain Vehicle: The Traxter XT Model Bombardier Recreational Products today unveiled its latest ATV model, the Traxter XT^TM, at its Research & Development Center in Lake Cogan, Florida. Combining functional design with a sporty look, the Traxter XT^TM is the newest addition to the Bombardier ATV family, one that began with the Traxter^TM. WebBank Teams With Bombardier Capital to Launch New Revolving Credit Program for Bombardier Recreational Products WebBank, a subsidiary of WebFinancial Corporation (Nasdaq: WEFN), based in Park City, Utah, announced that it is the issuing bank on a new revolving credit program targeting consumers of Bombardier Recreational Products. Bombardier Capital will provide account servicing or the revolving credit program. Bombardier Announces the Opening of a Sales Office in Japan for its Recreational Products Bombardier Recognized For Its Role In Promoting Water Safety Bombardier Recreational Products announced today that it was awarded an honorary plaque by the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) during a gala held in Toronto on Sunday, January 16, 2000, and attended by 125 guests. Bombardier Unveils Snowmobile Safety Strategy : Zero Tolerance On Drinking And Stay On The Trail Bombardier Recreational Products unveiled today, as part of the International Snowmobile Safety Week (January 16 - 22) in Manitoba, a comprehensive national Snowmobile Safety Strategy aimed at promoting safe and responsible family snowmobiling. Bombardier Insists on Snowmobile Safety as a Top Priority Bombardier Recreational Products announced today that it is once again teaming up with the QuÃ©bec Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (QFSC) and the ministÃ¨re des transports du QuÃ©bec in the implementation of an important snowmobiling safety and awareness campaign. Bombardier Unveils Snowmobile Safety Strategy : Zero Tolerance and Stay on the Trail Bombardier Recreational Products unveiled today, as part of the International Snowmobile Safety Week (January 16 - 22) in Ontario, a comprehensive national Snowmobile Safety Strategy aimed at promoting safe and responsible family snowmobiling. Bombardier Receives Prestigious Recognition for the Design of its Sea-Doo Personal Watercraft Innovation, inspiration and excellence in design are what has made Bombardier Recreational Products, maker of Sea-DooÂ® personal watercraft, an award winner in the Designs of the Decade competition, sponsored by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and Business Week magazine. Bombardier Produces a Second ATV Model at its Valcourt Plant Bombardier Recreational Products invited media representatives to attend field trials and demonstrations of its newest ATV (all-terrain vehicle), the DS 650, in Valcourt today. This was also an opportunity for guests to tour the Valcourt facilities with Mr. Alain Brunelle, Vice President and General Manager ATV. Mr. Brunelle pointed out that "the production of the DS 650 ATV provides jobs for almost 85 people in Valcourt." Bombardier Advises Snowmobilers to Wait for Winter Bombardier Recreational Products has issued an important safety alert to Ski-DooÂ® snowmobile owners and all other snowmobilers. The Canadian manufacturer of Ski-Doo snowmobiles warns that preseason snowstorms like the one that blanketed much of central Ontario last week can be very dangerous for riders who are too anxious to be first on the snow. Getting started too early places the rider and innocent bystanders at extreme risk. Bombardier Recreational Products Presents Its New Sea-DooÂ® 2000 Watercraft Models Bombardier Recreational Products revealed today its new line of Sea-DooÂ® watercraft for the year 2000. Presiding over the unveiling Mr. JosÃ© Boisjoli, President, Snowmobiles and Watercraft said: "These new models are extending a 10-year tradition that has given watercraft users state-of-the-art innovations and exceptional quality control. We believe our new models will surpass all expectations and that they will deliver even more fun on the water!" Bombardier To Invest $13 Million In Its Valcourt Facilities Bombardier Recreational Products announced today a $13 million investment program in its Valcourt facilities for the production of ATVs (all terrain vehicles). The program will begin this year and continue until 2003. Bombardier Enphasizes the Importance of Water Safety Training Bombardier Recreational Products announced today that the company has joined forces with the Canadian Coast Guard, the LifeSaving Society, the Watercraft Training Centre and the Conseil quÃ©bÃ©cois du nautisme to promote and to encourage boating and water safety in Canada this summer. Bombardier Launches its Second ATV Model Bombardier Recreational Products unveiled today its all-new ATV model, the DS 650, due to hit the market this fall. Once again, Bombardier Recreational Products is making inroads in the ATV market. This vehicle will be manufactured in Valcourt. Bombardier Challenges All Boat Operators Bombardier Recreational Products today challenged all boat operators in a gathering at the Old Port of Montreal for the launch of the Sea-Doo Ã‰nergie Safety Caravans and the Old Port's summer activities. Bombardier strongly encourages all powerboat operators to take the proficiency test now required following the announcement by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans earlier this year. The United States Coast Guard and Bombardier Join Forces to Pursue a 65 Mile Per Hour Cap On Personal Watercraft Speeds Today, the United States Coast Guard (U.S.C.G.), the world's leading authority on boating safety, and Bombardier Recreational Products, makers of Sea-DooÂ® watercraft, announced plans to pursue an industry wide 65-mph speed limit on production model personal watercraft. Bombardier Recreational Products Merges Some Administrative Functions Related to its Product Lines Bombardier Recreational Products announced today that it is merging some of its administrative functions related to the snowmobile and watercraft product lines. The Bombardier TraxterTM Named ATV Of The Year Bombardier Recreational Products is proud to announce that last March 25, its Traxter^TM model all terrain vehicle was voted ATV of the year by ATV Magazine. This award comes only a few weeks after its first model, the Traxter^TM, became available on the market. Bombardier Integrates Its Services Activities Into Its Manufacturing Groups Bombardier today announced that the activities of Bombardier Services, a unit created in 1996, will be integrated into Bombardier Aerospace and Bombardier Recreational Products in order to capture all the synergies between services and manufacturing operations. Bombardier Recreational Products Implements Second Phase of Business Reorganization Bombardier's New All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) - An Enthusiastic Welcome from Dealers The Bombardier NV Neighborhood Vehicle: A New Image for Neighborhood Policing in Montreal Thanks to the MontrÃ©al Urban Community (MUC) police department, the SociÃ©tÃ© de l'assurance automobile du QuÃ©bec (SAAQ) and Bombardier, the MontrÃ©al population will benefit from a very special patrol this coming Summer. Bombardier Hosts the World of Snowmobiles at Valcourt People in Valcourt are back in the history books today, as Bombardier Recreational Products opens its seventh annual Club Ski-Doo meeting here in its hometown in QuÃ©bec's Eastern Townships. For the next week, the small town of 2,500 will nearly double its population with the arrival of some 2,000 Ski-Doo snowmobile distributors, dealers and other guests taking part in the annual international event. Bombardier Introduces All-New, All-Terrain Vehicle Bombardier Recreational Products has today unveiled the prototype of an all-new, all-terrain vehicle: the Bombardier ATV TraxterT model, offering high-end performance for both utility and recreational riders alike. The Traxter model marks the company's first entry into the burgeoning ATV market. Bombardier Unveils 1999 Ski-Doo Line: New Look, New Power Ski-Doo is in the news, with the accent on "new" this week, as Bombardier Recreational Products hosts the seventh annual Club Ski-Doo from February 13 to 19 in Valcourt, QuÃ©bec. The 2,000 visitors and guests at the year's biggest meeting of snowmobile distributors and dealers are getting their first look at the new 1999 line of Ski-Doo models, featuring the most technologically advanced sleds ever on snow. Valcourt Population Doubles During Bombardier's 1999 Club Ski-Doo People in Valcourt are back in the history books today, as Bombardier Recreational Products opens its seventh annual Club Ski-Doo meeting here in its hometown in QuÃ©bec's Eastern Townships. For the next week, the small town of 2,500 will nearly double its population with the arrival of some 2,000 Ski-Doo snowmobile distributors, dealers and other guests taking part in the annual international event. Bombardier NV: Makes World Premiere At EVS-14 The Star of Personal Transportation Steals the Show and Is Quiet on the Set! In a style reminiscent of the golden age of Hollywood and its leading players, transportation's newest star the Bombardier NV Neighborhood Vehicle, made its international debut at EVS-14 last month. Bombardier reduces production of Sea-Doo Watercraft Bombardier Motorized Consumer Products today announced that it will reduce the production of its Sea-Doo* watercraft manufactured in Valcourt, QuÃ©bec, for the 1998 season. During the months of June and July, total retail sales of watercraft decreased substantially in the United States. As a result, manufacturers will have high inventories left over for the next season. Bombardier launches its NEV Electric Vehicle Bombardier is proud to announce its decision to proceed with the production and marke