<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><atom:link href="http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/Motorcycle-Article-Headlines/Article-Headlines-Scooter Industry News.aspx" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>Motorcycle USA Article Headlines Scooter Industry News</title><link>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/</link><description>Top 10 Article Headlines Scooter Industry News</description><copyright>Copyright 1996-2009 Motorcycle USA, LLC. All rights reserved.</copyright><generator>CCU RSS Feed V1.0</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:49:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><language>en-us</language><item><title>Vectrix Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy</title><link>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/4726/Motorcycle-Article/Vectrix-Files-Chapter-11-Bankruptcy.aspx</link><guid>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/4726/Motorcycle-Article/Vectrix-Files-Chapter-11-Bankruptcy.aspx</guid><author>Bart Madson</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:03:26 GMT</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>Andretti Launches Caffe Nero Scooter</title><link>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/3371/Motorcycle-Article/Andretti-Launches-Caffe-Nero-Scooter.aspx</link><guid>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/3371/Motorcycle-Article/Andretti-Launches-Caffe-Nero-Scooter.aspx</guid><author>Press Release</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:55:00 GMT</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>Vectrix Electric Scooters to Lay Off 60</title><link>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/3135/Motorcycle-Article/Vectrix-Electric-Scooters-to-Lay-Off-60.aspx</link><guid>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/3135/Motorcycle-Article/Vectrix-Electric-Scooters-to-Lay-Off-60.aspx</guid><author>Bryan Harley</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:32:46 GMT</pubDate><description>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. </description></item><item><title>Plug-in Motorcycle Tax Credits Removed</title><link>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/2452/Motorcycle-Article/Plug-in-Motorcycle-Tax-Credits-Removed.aspx</link><guid>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/2452/Motorcycle-Article/Plug-in-Motorcycle-Tax-Credits-Removed.aspx</guid><author>Press Release</author><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:20:00 GMT</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>Scooters Buck Motorcycle Sales Trend</title><link>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/2448/Motorcycle-Article/Scooters-Buck-Motorcycle-Sales-Trend.aspx</link><guid>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/2448/Motorcycle-Article/Scooters-Buck-Motorcycle-Sales-Trend.aspx</guid><author>Press Release</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description>The MIC releases information on motorcycle industry sales, the lower overall numbers bolstered by impressive growth in scooters and dual-sports.</description></item><item><title>Piaggio Scooters on Display at IMS</title><link>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/1819/Motorcycle-Article/Piaggio-Scooters-on-Display-at-IMS.aspx</link><guid>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/1819/Motorcycle-Article/Piaggio-Scooters-on-Display-at-IMS.aspx</guid><author>Press Release</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Aprilia, Piaggio and Vespa scooters will be on display at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows.</description></item><item><title>Quadrophenia Lambretta Auction Record</title><link>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/1790/Motorcycle-Article/Quadrophenia-Lambretta-Auction-Record.aspx</link><guid>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/1790/Motorcycle-Article/Quadrophenia-Lambretta-Auction-Record.aspx</guid><author>Press Release</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:15:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The Quadrophenia Lambretta scooter fetched a record price at Bonhams auction.</description></item><item><title>Geico Scooter Sponsor at Houston IMS</title><link>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/1706/Motorcycle-Article/Geico-Scooter-Sponsor-at-Houston-IMS.aspx</link><guid>http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/7/1706/Motorcycle-Article/Geico-Scooter-Sponsor-at-Houston-IMS.aspx</guid><author>Press Release</author><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:40:28 GMT</pubDate><description>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.</description></item></channel></rss>