A Motocompacto scooter is ready for testing at the Rose Bowl parking lot on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (photo by Ryan Carter, SCNG). Symington said they were tested during last year’s parade. So ...

The Ape was actually just a further three-wheeled development of the Vespa scooter or "wasp" Italian scooter. It was sold as a pick-up or box van The Ape has a simple handlebar and no steering wheel.

There was also criticism that groups of parked e-scooters were cluttering pavements. In 2021, a 31-year-old Italian woman was killed after being hit by an e-scooter carrying two people.

Vespas are more than just scooters. Over the years, they have become an icon of Italian culture and of "made in Italy" itself. They have been featured endlessly on the big screen in movies like ...

1984 & 1985 Models are not available. Established in 1946, Vespa is the Italian scooter subsidiary of Piaggio, currently operating across the globe. Vespa scooters are known for their distinct design ...