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A man driving a Vespa scooter in Basilicata, Italy

Are Vespas Motorcycles or Scooters?

In the world of scooter, moped, and motorcycle models, the luxurious brand that dominates is Vespa. Vespa two-wheelers are produced by the Piaggio company. You might be wondering what category the Vespa falls into. Are Vespas motorcycles or scooters, and how can you tell the difference?
A person rides a Spin e-scooter in San Francisco

New Remote-Controlled E-Scooter From Ford-Owned Spin Will Calm Angry Residents

What happens when you provide millions of random people with electric-powered scooters to do with as they please? You prompt bans and the near-collapse of the e-scooter industry. In November 2018, Ford Smart Mobility acquired the e-scooter company Spin for $100 million. Now, with American citizens and officials growing fed up with e-scooters cluttering their …