Available through more than 400 dealers across the U.S., the new credit program offers a quick and easy application and sales process with promotional financing options and flexible monthly payments on Carter Brothers and SYM products, including new go-karts and dune buggies, scooters, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
“The FUNancing Card is a perfect solution that enables customers to finance their favorite motorsports equipment, safety gear and accessories, while generating brand awareness and loyalty for Carter Brothers,” said Jonathon Arn, chief executive officer for Carter Brothers, which recently introduced its 2008 product line.
Carter Brothers has partnered with SYM of Hsinchu, Taiwan to distribute a complete line of ATVs and scooters. The Carter/SYM partnership will provide Carter and SYM dealers with one of the most diverse and highest quality lineup of products available in the powersports industry.
“Our financing program is a complete package,” said Greg Pierce, vice president and general manager, Power Products, for GE Money – Sales Finance. “With the FUNancing Card, dealers receive end-to-end support, from marketing materials that help generate sales to fast and convenient point-of-sale processing to complete customer support from our knowledgeable staff.”
ABOUT CARTER BROTHERS AND SYM
Carter Brothers Mfg. Co., Inc. is the oldest and largest manufacturer of go-karts and off-road buggies in the world. Carter manufactured the first go-kart in 1967. Since then, Carter has produced over 1.5 million go-karts. There are more than 1,200 retail locations in the U.S. to purchase Carter products or obtain product service. Carter products are also sold internationally through distributors in 20 different countries. For more information, visit www.carterbro.com.
SYM has a rich history of creating quality, innovative products including its “Space Shuttle”-technology ceramic-coated cylinders. Manufacturing over one million units a year, sold all over Europe and Asia, SYM has become a leading contender in the worldwide powersports industry. For more information, visit www.sym-usa.com.
ABOUT GE MONEY AND SALES FINANCE
Sales Finance, based in Kettering, Ohio, is part of GE Money. The Sales Finance division provides private label credit card programs, marketing, installment lending, service contracts and financial services for national and regional retailers, dealers, manufacturers and service providers in more than 20 industries including: powersports, home improvement, home utility, furniture, floor covering, sporting goods, outdoor power equipment, automotive, recreational vehicles, consumer electronics and appliances, marine, music, jewelry, and health care.
With more than $190 billion in assets, GE Money, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a leading provider of credit services to consumers, retailers and auto dealers in more than 54 countries. GE Money, based in Stamford, Conn., offers a range of financial products, including private label credit cards, personal loans, bank cards, auto loans and leases, mortgages, corporate travel and purchasing cards, debt consolidation and home equity loans and credit insurance. More information can be found online at www.gemoney.com.
GE (NYSE: GE) is Imagination at Work -- a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.ge.com.
