Articles for Scooter Industry News
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
The Metzeler Feelfree Wintec range expands, now no scooter rider needs to fear the winter.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Investment banking firm Livingstone Partners LLC has announced the recapitalization deal for the Chicago-based Genuine Scooters.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Malaguti, one of the most historic brands in the Italian scooter industry, is on the brink of total ruin as the Bologna-based firm seeks a partnership to bail it out. One vested insider delivers his thoughts on the crisis.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
It's accepted that scooter sales rise with the price of gas, but how much of that bump is fueled by media hype?
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
China is the largest two-wheeled market in the world and now Peugeot Scooters hits the Chinese showroom floors with the opening of its first Chinese store.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Foremost Insurance brings you the top questions to ask agents regarding scooter insurance.
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Foremost Insurance urges all drivers to share the road with motorcycles and scooters, and be especially cautious during the summer months when more are on the road.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Can you run an aftermarket flamethrower on your scooter? No, says Great Britain.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Once a distinct symbol of Indian mobility, Bajaj scooters are no more, as the Indian manufacturer shutters production of its remaining scooter model.
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.
