Piaggio USA

  1. MP3, Piaggio Lineup, and Vespa Colors Slashed

    2StrokeBuzz &bull Jan 19, 2012

    A Piaggio/Vespa dealer has told 2strokebuzz that a new 2Q 2012 dealer order form from PiaggioUSA has eliminated a large share of the Piaggio product line from the U.S. market, most notably the full range of MP3s. Full Story »

  2. Vespa is back in India

    Vespinoy! &bull Jan 17, 2012

    After a long absence, Vespa is officially coming back to India. Piaggio has launched its scooter brand Vespa at the Auto Expo 2012 in India on January 6, 2012. The Chairman and Managing Director, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Full Story »

  3. Funny Scooter Commercials from other countries

    Martin Racing Performance &bull Jan 12, 2012

    It's a shame there's no real promotion in the US for scooters on TV. I personally enjoy the funny scooter commercials we see in Europe and Asia simply for their marketing value, but it always reminds me how this type… Full Story »

  4. MP3s Lost In Translation: An Efficient Italian Assembly?

    2StrokeBuzz &bull Jan 12, 2012

    SIP Scooter Shop shared a video on their Facebook page today. It is a National Geographic program clip about the Piaggio factory in Pontedera. The video has a few shots of vintage machines in their museum. Full Story »

  5. Scooter Sales in Holland are dominated by Taiwan

    Martin Racing Performance &bull Jan 10, 2012

    Funny how this trend keeps happening worldwide. While Holland turns out is a market the size of the USA. The top three of best sold 45 km/h moped brands consists of Piaggio (4,552 or 20% market share), Kymco (3,239 or… Full Story »

  6. Piaggio, Consumers Choice

    Scootersales.com.au News &bull Jan 10, 2012

    Australian scooter sales climbed 8.8% in 2011 over the previous year. The greatest contribution to the market's improved sales figures was Italian brand Piaggio with their contemporary and legendary brands Piaggio and Vespa. "We are proud to announce the Piaggio… Full Story »

  7. Vespa Debuts in Delhi

    Scootersales.com.au News &bull Jan 9, 2012

    The Vespa for the Indian market unveiled at the Auto Expo show in Delhi. Powered by a new 60 km/litre low-emission engine, the scooter will be produced in the Piaggio factory in Baramati (India), starting in March. It will be sold in India's 35 largest cities… Full Story »

  8. Breaking: Piaggio introduces Indian-made LX

    Scootin' Old Skool &bull Jan 6, 2012

    Piaggio has reintroduced the Vespa name to the Indian scooter market. The company announced today that a localized version of its LX 125 scooter will go on sale in India's 35 largest markets in April, 2012. Full Story »

  9. Derbi Factory has been saved from being closed

    Martin Racing Performance &bull Dec 31, 2011

    The big news was that originally Derbi was set to close as a factory in July of 2012. However, yesterday Piaggio Group announced it would keep the iconic factory alive past 2012. Derbi did extremely well in the USA between… Full Story »

  10. Fisker Recalling 239 Karma Plug-In Hybrids for Fire Hazard

    Wheels Blog - NYTimes.com &bull Dec 30, 2011

    Fisker Automotive is recalling all 239 of its 2012 Karma luxury plug-in hybrid cars because of a fire hazard, according to a report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Prices on the 2012 model start at $103,000, including… Full Story »

  11. The Hoffmann Vespa Story: Nazis, Bankers and Another Case of Piaggio Licensing Gone Wrong

    2StrokeBuzz &bull Nov 4, 2011

    SIP Scootershop posted a history of the Hoffman Vespa on their community blog. It's not fluff piece and it's worth a read. Anyone with a Hoffman GS out there, raise your hand. Full Story »


  12. The future of food carts

    Scootin' Old Skool &bull Oct 18, 2011

    My recent post about the Piaggio Ape RV seems to have struck a chord; whether it's the idea of minimalist camping or minimalist versatility that resonates, I can't say. I've been pulling my hair out trying to find more information… Full Story »

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  13. Occupy Wall Street Protestors love Piaggio!

    Martin Racing Performance &bull Oct 15, 2011

    The police has been accused of shocking brutality after videos emerged showing officers in New York punching Occupy Wall Street protesters and mowing them down on motorbikes. If you looked closely you can see the Piaggio logo right on there.… Full Story »

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  14. Naked Woman on Velocifero a hit in Italy

    Martin Racing Performance &bull Oct 8, 2011

    You have to give it to Italjet. Back in the late 90s Americans had few choices when it came to European scooters. Before Piaggio came back in 1999 you only had Derbi ( at the time privately owned and imported… Full Story »

  15. Vietnam is 4th in world motorized scooter sales

    Martin Racing Performance &bull Oct 1, 2011

    Last time I was in Vietnam I felt as if there were more scooters there per street corner than anything I saw in Hong Kong, Tokyo, or Taipei. Maybe it just felt that way, but every year since the numbers… Full Story »

  16. Vespa Piaggio Modification

    Mod Vespa Motorcycles &bull Sep 21, 2011

    Check out this Vespa Piaggio modification what do you think? Full Story »


  17. Interesting Details in Piaggio Press Release

    Martin Racing Performance &bull Sep 20, 2011

    Some interesting hints on the future of European Scooter Production came out in the latest Piaggio press release.Chief Executive Roberto Colaninno believes that Piaggio will have sales of 100,000 units in 2011, two years ahead of schedule. On mature European… Full Story »

  18. NYC Vespa Safety Tips

    2StrokeBuzz &bull Sep 19, 2011

    via Scooterism (again!): great urban scooter-riding tips from Forbes' Hannah Elliot and Piaggio product manager Michael Lee. Full Story »

  19. The switch has been flipped

    Scootin' Old Skool &bull Sep 18, 2011

    Now? Uhh. It's fall. The Autumnal Equinox doesn't happen until Friday, but the skies are gray, the wind is blowing, and there are strings of little rain icons on the weather sites. I hate fall. While I ride in less than perfect weather… Full Story »


  20. Benelli turned 100 this week

    Martin Racing Performance &bull Sep 16, 2011

    Happy Birthday to Benelli a once made in Italy brand which is now like any global brand mostly Chinese made. Next weekend Moto Guzzi now part of Piaggio Group turns 90 years old. Piaggio founded in 1884 Malaguti and Moto… Full Story »

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