MD Carts Is Now Whisper Carts: Understanding the Name Change
If you have been shopping for golf carts, you may have encountered several names: MD Carts, Whisper Carts, Cart Nation, and GolfCarts.com. For buyers in Port St. Lucie, Aqua Living and Whisper Outdoor may also sound familiar. How are these businesses connected?
From MD Carts to Whisper Carts
According to Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development, David Hatley founded MD Carts in 2021. In August 2024, the state announced the company’s planned investment of more than $10 million to expand its golf-cart manufacturing operations in Johnson City, Tennessee. The announcement also identified GolfCarts.com as its online sales channel and described a network of more than 80 company-owned retail locations.
Federal manufacturer records document the next step: MD Carts LLC changed its legal name to Whisper Carts LLC on September 17, 2024. Its filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration specifically states that ownership, tax identification number, and VIN structure remained the same. This was a name change within the existing company.
How Cart Nation, GolfCarts.com, and Aqua Living Connect
NHTSA’s manufacturer record lists MD Carts, Whisper Carts, GolfCarts.com, and Leisure Carts as names used by the business. Cart Nation appears in customer testimonials published on the company’s Port St. Lucie sales page.
The spa connection is also documented. Both GolfCarts.com and Aqua Living advertise a Port St. Lucie location at 8569 S US Highway 1. Tennessee’s expansion announcement connects Hatley’s golf-cart venture with his involvement in LPI’s hot-tub manufacturing business.
What the MD Carts Name Change Means for Buyers
A brand name can change while the underlying company continues. Buyers researching Whisper should therefore include the earlier MD Carts name when reviewing the company’s history.
At the same time, corporate continuity does not establish that an older MD cart and a current Whisper model have identical components. Compare the specific model, production year, warranty, and service arrangements being offered.
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