2004-04-10 04:00:00 PDT Pontedera, Italy-- After storming the United States more than a half century ago with its sexy two-wheeled import that brought "La Dolce Vita" putt-putting down Main Street, ...

Sales of Italy's Vespa scooter may be limited by EU laws due to the excessive exhaust emissions of its petrol-powered version. Although an electric version looks equally retro, Italy is stepping in to ...

The 2026 Goodwood Revival will pay tribute to one of Italy’s most recognisable two-wheelers as the prestigious event marks ...

STORY: For many, a Vespa is not just a way to get around town. The stylish scooters have become an ambassador of Italian style, a symbol of Rome. "My passion for the Vespa stems from a love of ...

It speaks volumes about Italian style that the Vespa, celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026, took its inspiration from the utilitarian Cushman Airborne, devised for parachutists by the US military ...

The 1966 celeste green Vespa scooter that was stolen from Westover’s The Italian Store in December has been recovered. It was found by a man walking his dog this morning (April 3) far off the Lubber ...

When in Amsterdam, do as the Dutch do and ride a bike. When in Rome, on the other hand, do as Seth Doane does: The best way to see an ancient icon of Italy may be from the back of a far-more-modern ...

With buses, vans, cars, trains, scooters, bicycles and pedestrians in play, and some unusual road surfaces, riding a scooter in Milan requires your full attention. I recently traveled to Milan, Italy, ...

In Rome, scooters are a part of the culture, as familiar as pizza and gelato. A lot of people use them in cities because the traffic is so goddamned awful. Often it’s quicker to take a Vespa than to ...