Before getting into the heart of the matter, we would like to thank the dealership Grégoire Sport for the loan of this test snowmobile. Their collaboration makes it possible to test machines in real trail conditions. As you may know, last spring marked a turning point for the industry. In April, a group of investors […]
Since the arrival of the Catalyst chassis (click here to read), something feels different at Arctic Cat. We’re not simply talking about a new frame or a marketing repositioning. We’re talking about a shift in philosophy. And whenever a platform arrives with such a high level of integration, one question naturally comes to mind: is this […]
Every once in a while, a sled surprises you. Not for its flashy appearance or popularity, but because of how different it feels when you first crack the throttle. The 2027 HCX 858 146″ is that sled for me. This is not your traditional long-track, deep-lug, ultra-mountain specialist. This is a race-bred, hard-charging, unapologetically aggressive […]
Arctic Cat’s 2027 snowmobile lineup is coming in strong—and it marks a true turning point for the brand. Just a year ago, the manufacturer’s future was still raising plenty of questions across the industry. Rumours and uncertainty about the direction of the company fuelled conversations among dealers and riders alike. Today, that rough patch clearly […]
Over the past few days, I took delivery of my ZR 600 ES EPS 2026, a snowmobile supplied directly by Arctic Cat as part of a long-term test. We are very pleased to see Arctic Cat return as one of our partners, and, for the current season, I will be the one responsible (and fortunate enough) […]
At the end of December, SledMagazine.com reported the end of Widescape’s operations in Québec (Read…), news that left a bitter taste for many fans of this unconventional product. At the time, rumors were already circulating about potential interest from a major manufacturer ready to pick up the torch and give this unique platform a second […]
The Return of a Determined Manufacturer: Arctic Cat Fires Things Back Up As many of you already know, Arctic Cat is officially back for 2026. In fact, last April we announced this major news on Motoneiges.ca (click here to read). Since then, many have questioned the seriousness of the group of enthusiasts who took over […]
Many of you, like me, were relieved by the news of the Arctic Cat buyout. We were all on the edge of our seats, not wanting to see this legendary manufacturer disappear, one so deeply cherished by brand purists. That relief was reinforced recently with the restart of production. The Motoneiges.ca team was present at […]
Arctic Cat Green Lights Production (THIEF RIVER FALLS, August 8, 2025) – In just 90 days since the acquisition of Arctic Cat by the new ownership group, vehicle production has restarted at the Thief River Falls plant. On April 24, when the announcement was made about a new ownership group purchasing Arctic Cat, the entire […]
