Since buying a minority interest in SEM in 2005, Cat has been working to upgrade the quality and durability of SEM machines, while sharing its prowess in manufacturing, safety and dealerservice.
Aero Toy Store is based at Fort Lauderdale in Florida and describes itself on a website as "a full service global dealer in transcontinental aircraft".
For not much more money, it was argued, I'd establish a relationship with a local dealer who would also service my bike and hook me up with equipment and accessories over the life of the bike.
Ford is currently in negotiations with potential dealers with a goal to establish an independent dealer network for the model that will offer a new level of personalized service not currently offered by rivals.
For example, from 2005, car makers will no longer be able to threaten to stop supplying a Belgian car dealer who advertises directly to British motorists and even sets up a delivery service in Britain.
Meanwhile the dealer association has been lobbying lawmakers claiming that the traditional franchise model is the best way to sell and service vehicles.