Is it a Vespa or isn’t it? We’ve talked quite a bit about the Genuine Scooter Company’s Stella but we haven’t fully covered its origin and its versatility as a practical everyday scoot for New York City, until now…

Chicago’s Genuine Scooter Company has more than the much-loved Stella in its line-up. Back in 2006 it also introduced the Blur 150. This year comes the improved Blur SS 220i.

Start out your 2010 riding season with a gently used daily rider from Chicago’s Genuine Scooter Company.

Chicago’s Genuine Scooter Company has announced its holiday offer, “Dressed for the Holidays.” Buy any new Genuine Scooter from a participating dealer before December 31st and receive a free bolt-on accessory package.

Scooter vandals hit bikes in Brooklyn. A shiny new Vespa GTS and a Genuine Scooters Buddy lying on their sides on the sidewalk, mirrors smashed, with the sickly smell of gasoline.

The Honda Ruckus and Genuine Scooter’s Buddy battle it out in Motorcycle.com’s 2009 scooter satisfaction top-ten.

Everyone’s favorite US importer, Chicago’s Genuine Scooter Company has begun it’s answer to the government’s now ended “Cash for Clunkers” program.

Here’s your chance to get one of the best scooters on the market right now for half the MSRP of a new model – 1500 beans.

Continuing the trend of Genuine Scooters showing up on CraigsList, today Williamsburg poster Jonathon has an orange 125cc 2007 Buddy for sale at a very reasonable $1300, that’s half the MSRP and only 2300 miles or so on the clock.

Bart Madson over at motorcycleusa.com has recently posted his review of the latest in Genuine Scooters line-up – the Buddy Black Jack.

Bart gives the scoot a balanced review sharing his delight with the scoot’s distinct looks, roomy storage and impressive (if less than posted) mileage; but fairly positions these highlights against some of the places where it misses a beat.