Vespa

Italian scooter

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April 18 2024 Piaggio celebrated its 140th anniversary by releasing a limited edition 'Vespa 140th of Piaggio' with only 140 units available from April 18 to 21, 2024.
July 4 2022 Vespa Primavera Pic Nic variant was officially presented, featuring chromed racks, a removable cooler bag, rear woven basket, water-resistant canvas, and special color schemes in Pic Nic Green and Pic Nic Gray with two-tone saddle and gray painted rims.
April 2021 The Vespa Primavera 75th Anniversary model was launched to the market, commemorating 75 years of Vespa production.
March 2021 Vespa Primavera 75th Anniversary model was presented, featuring a special 75th Yellow metallic colour, unique saddle with piping, gray painted rims with diamond-cut edges, and special chrome details.
June 2020 Vespa Primavera Sean Wotherspoon limited edition model was released, featuring a 125 cm3 engine and a custom livery designed in collaboration with artist Sean Wotherspoon.
January 2019 Vespa Elettrica was officially released to the market, introducing the company's first electric scooter with a 2 kWh battery.
2018 LML Factory closed down permanently, ending its production of P-Series scooters and Stella variants.
September 2018 Piaggio began production of the Vespa Elettrica electric scooter, marking the company's entry into electric vehicle manufacturing.
July 23 2018 Vespa Primavera Yacht Club variant was officially presented, featuring white paintwork with blue details, matt blue rims, and special rubber inserts on the footboard and saddle with specific stitching and finishes. The variant was offered in 50 and 125 cm3 displacements.
April 2018 50th Anniversary Vespa Primavera becomes available, featuring 50 cm3 and 125 cm3 4T i-get engines, special Light Blue and Brown color scheme, and gray five-spoke rims.
2017 50th Anniversary model of the Vespa Primavera is presented at EICMA, commemorating the original 1967 model.
June 2 2017 LML Factory issued a notice of insolvency, signaling the beginning of its closure process.
2010 A large community of classic Vespa enthusiasts in Indonesia begins extensively rebuilding, restoring, and enhancing vintage Vespa scooters, preserving their historic vehicles.

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