Articles for Scooter Industry News
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Troubled electric scooter manufacturer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Rhode Island firm has entered into an "asset purchase agreement" with New Vectrix LLC backed by venture capitalists GH Venture Partners LLC.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Power Sports Factory, Inc. announced that it is adding a 250cc Andretti-Benelli Motorbike to its existing lineup. The Caffe Nero will arrive in the United States at the end of the second quarter.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Rhode Island-based Vectrix Corporation, a leader in electric scooter technology, announced that it is laying off 60 workers and is seeking a financial bailout.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Last fall Congress approved consumer tax credits of up to $7500 for plug-in cars. Unfortunately the lawmakers left out the most affordable and available solution: 2 and 3 wheeled plug-in vehicles.
Friday, February 06, 2009
The MIC releases information on motorcycle industry sales, the lower overall numbers bolstered by impressive growth in scooters and dual-sports.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Aprilia, Piaggio and Vespa scooters will be on display at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows.
Friday, November 28, 2008
The Quadrophenia Lambretta scooter fetched a record price at Bonhams auction.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Advanstar Communications, a leading worldwide media company, announced today that they have joined forces with GEICO Powersports as the presenting sponsor of the all new Scooter Pavilion.
Monday, November 03, 2008
Yoshimura is offering an aftermarket exhaust designed to give Yamaha's sporty TMAX scooter even more pep.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Piaggio is giving cash-strapped college students incentive to head back to the dorm aboard a Fly 50 and 150 thanks to $50 gas card and free top case.
