Autotalk.com has the news that Piaggio has concreted plans to get the Vespa back into the Indian market after a long hiatus.

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…

We’ve heard rumblings of a fuel-injected upgrade to the various flavors of Vespa’s current 150cc line for some time, but this month Piaggio made the announcement official.

Motorbiker.org has compiled a nice collection of recent Piaggio Vespa print advertisements from around the world that continue scootering’s long tradition of cool promotional work.

$2900. TriBeCa. White. Details are scant on this, but we’ll assume it’s a 150, has only one riding season’s mileage on the clock, and is a chance to save money on a near-new scoot.

We reported last week that Vespa Brooklyn were extending their current $500 off deal from their Vespas to their entire showroom of Vespas, Piaggios, Aprilias and Moto Guzzis. Today we got word that this offer has been extended through the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

Late breaking news from the folks over at Vespa Brooklyn in Fort Greene: This weekend (inspired by the rain perhaps?) the dealership is extending its current deal ($500 off all new Vespas) to its entire showroom, with $500 off all Vespas, Piaggios (including the MP3), Aprilias and Moto Guzzis.

Now that we’ve got your attention… Hot on the heels of introducing Long Island Shore Scooter Club, here at NYCS Towers, we’re proud to add North Jersey’s MetroScooter to our honor-roll of local dealers.

On a recent hot August day, Piaggio Americas President and CEO Paolo Timoni stopped by for a press event at the Tavern on The Green in Central Park.

Thinking about hitting NYC on two wheels but not sure if you’re ready for the lifestyle? Piaggio Group Americas may just have the answer for you.