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Oct. 15, 2009 | Harley-Davidson Inc., the Milwaukee company with an iconic made-in-America brand, may someday build motorcycles overseas.
By 2014, more than 40% of the company's sales will be outside the United States, Harley executives said Thursday.
Starting next year, the company will begin adding 100 to 150 dealerships in Europe and other foreign markets.
India is high on Harley's priority list because of its burgeoning middle-class population and desire for American products.
China and eastern Europe also are places where Harley could extend its presence with heavyweight touring motorcycles. ťRead Full Article: www.jsonline.com/business/64352232.html
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