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		<title>VACC 2010 Safe Routes Scooter Rally</title>
		<link>http://piaggio.com.au/2010/08/23/vacc-2010-safe-routes-scooter-rally.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:03:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come join in on a great ride along side likeminded scooter riders in the VACC's 5th annual 'Safe Routes Scooter Rally']]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Come along and join in the 5th annual VACC Safe Routes Scooter Rally.</p>
<p>The ride will depart Melbourne&#8217;s Luna Park in St.Kilda and follows a short route across town to Lygon Street.<br />
Event prizes will also be given away including 2 early bird registrations valued at $250.00</p>
<p><strong>Sunday 10th October<br />
10.00am Luna Park, St.Kilda</strong></p>
<p>Click the images below to view the full invitation</p>

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		<title>Piaggio Network Expands</title>
		<link>http://piaggio.com.au/2010/07/27/piaggio-network-expands.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Piaggio Australia has announced the addition of two new dealers to its network. Redline Motosports (Mick Hansen and Lyle Gilmore) in Mackay QLD and Suncity Motorcycles&#8217; (Brett &#038; Leah Gannon) in Geraldton W.A.
These new dealerships have joined a carefully selected list of service points in regional Australia.
&#8220;We&#8217;ve always been extra careful when selecting dealers,&#8221; said [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Piaggio Australia has announced the addition of two new dealers to its network. Redline Motosports (Mick Hansen and Lyle Gilmore) in Mackay QLD and Suncity Motorcycles&#8217; (Brett &#038; Leah Gannon) in Geraldton W.A.</p>
<p>These new dealerships have joined a carefully selected list of service points in regional Australia.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve always been extra careful when selecting dealers,&#8221; said Piaggio&#8217;s Marketing Manager Mal Jarrett. &#8220;The idea is to have a good geographical spread, so people know that when they buy a Piaggio, they can have peace of mind that they can still get top service and after sales advice, especially in regional areas.</p>
<p>Redline Motosports are located at 24-26 Grandview Drive Mt Pleasant (Mackay) (07)49634500 and Suncity Motorcycles can be found at 1 Flores Road Webberton (Geraldton) (08) 9921 6888.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.piaggio.com.au">www.piaggio.com.au</a> for details.</p>
<p>There is only one Vespa and it remains the iconic scooter brand with its unique metal-bodied design. Nestled in the Tuscan countryside between Florence and Pisa, the first Vespa was invented in 1946 by the Piaggio Company, and helped liberate a war-torn Italy.<br />
Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in &#8220;Roman Holiday&#8221; were only the first of a long series of international actors and actresses to be seen on the world&#8217;s most famous scooter. In photo shoots, films and on the set, the Vespa has been a &#8220;travel companion&#8221; for names like Raquel Welch, Ursula Andress, Geraldine Chaplin, Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Virna Lisi, Milla Jovovich, Marcello Mastroianni, Charlton Heston, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Gary Cooper, Anthony Perkins, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Nanni Moretti, Sting, Antonio Banderas, Matt Damon, Gérard Depardieu, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson, to name but a few.</p>
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		<title>Pretty in Pink!</title>
		<link>http://piaggio.com.au/2010/07/21/pretty-in-pink.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vespa will soon release the ultimate two wheeled fashion statement. Vespa’s popular LX150ie scooter will be available for a limited time only in a stunning metallic pink, appropriately named ‘Rosa Chic’.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vespa will soon release the ultimate two wheeled fashion statement. Vespa’s popular LX150ie scooter will be available for a limited time only in a stunning metallic pink, appropriately named ‘Rosa Chic’.<br />
The Fashionista shouldn’t dilly dally as Australian Vespa dealers are taking orders now for this strictly limited production run in this fabulous colour.<br />
“For years we have been asked for a Vespa in pink and finally the dreams of many have come true” said Vespa’s Gavan Moody. “I just hope no one misses out, but it is sure to happen”.<br />
The LX150ie is one of Vespa’s most popular models, a perfect combination of size, power, economy and overall user friendliness that has endeared it to Vespa aficionados’ around the globe. The Italian designed and crafted Vespa continues to blend tradition values and style with modern day expectations.</p>
<p>See you Vespa dealer now. <a href="http://www.vespa.com.au">www.vespa.com.au</a></p>
<p><img src="/downloads/Pretty-Pink.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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		<title>Vespa Ride Away and Save, Now on!</title>
		<link>http://piaggio.com.au/2010/07/21/vespa-ride-away-and-save-now-on.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vespa Ride Away and Save, Now on!]]></description>
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		<title>Exciting New Vespa Models For 2010</title>
		<link>http://piaggio.com.au/2010/07/21/exciting-new-vespa-models-for-2010.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vespa have just announced that two exciting new Vespa models will be available in the later part of 2010.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vespa have just announced that two exciting new Vespa models will be available in the later part of 2010.<br />
The GTV 300 “Via Montenapoleone” and GTS 300 “Super Sport” are both limited production models, so get into your authorised Vespa dealer and order now to avoid disappointment.</p>
<h2>GTV 300 – Via Montenapoleone</h2>
<p>The new GTV 300 stirred the interest of Vespa follower’s world over when first shown at EICMA in Milan in 2009.<br />
Fittingly named after the famous Milanese fashion street, the GTV300’s distinguishing features include:</p>
<p>• Powerful 300cc Quasar engine.<br />
• Rear quarter panel vent<br />
• Chrome wheels<br />
• Grey trimmed eco leather combination saddle<br />
• Unique Nero colour<br />
• ‘Via Montenapoleone’ badging</p>
<p><em>Pricing to be confirmed.</em></p>
<h2>GTS 300 – Super Sport</h2>
<p>The new GTS 300 Super Sport takes the sporting pedigree of the GTS 300 to the next level.<br />
The Classic Vespa name of ‘Super Sport’ is fittingly recalled for this uniquely sports orientated Vespa.<br />
Enhanced styling features and 300cc performance will guarantee that the Super Sport stands out in any crowd.<br />
Features for this modern classic include:</p>
<p>• Powerful 300cc Quasar Engine<br />
• Unique Titanium silver colour<br />
• ‘Super Sport’ badging and decals<br />
• Ribbed seat styling</p>
<p><em>Pricing to be confirmed.</em></p>
<h2>About Vespa</h2>
<p>Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in &#8220;Roman Holiday&#8221; were only the first of a long series of international actors and actresses to be seen on the world&#8217;s most famous scooter. In photo shoots, films and on the set, the Vespa has been a &#8220;travel companion&#8221; for names like Raquel Welch, Ursula Andress, Geraldine Chaplin, Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Virna Lisi, Milla Jovovich, Marcello Mastroianni, Charlton Heston, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Gary Cooper, Anthony Perkins, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Nanni Moretti, Sting, Antonio Banderas, Matt Damon, Gérard Depardieu, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson.</p>
<p><img src="/downloads/exciting-new-vespa-models.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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		<title>Ride to Work Day</title>
		<link>http://piaggio.com.au/2010/05/28/ride-to-work-day.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 06:56:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Fly!</title>
		<link>http://piaggio.com.au/2010/05/12/fly.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the latest FCAI figures (Jan - Apr 2010) Piaggio's FLY was once again Australia's top selling scooter and also the 7th highest selling Road Bike!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to the latest FCAI figures (Jan - Apr 2010) Piaggio&#8217;s FLY was once again Australia&#8217;s top selling scooter and also the 7th highest selling Road Bike! The Vespa LX50 &#038; Piaggio Zip 50 also made it into the top 10 selling scooters list.</p>
<p>&#8220;The Piaggio Fly is a premium brand scooter in the entry level of the scooter market and owners have recognised the excellent value&#8221;, said Piaggio Sales Manager Gavan Moody. &#8220;Buyers are telling us that they want a well priced scooter but they also want the confidence that comes with owning a reputable well established scooter brand like Piaggio&#8221;.</p>
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		<title>FCAI Latest figures press release &#8216;Piaggio&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://piaggio.com.au/2010/04/13/fcai-latest-figures-press-release-piaggio.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Piaggio have retained their top spot in the Scooter category (FCAI Report Jan – Mar 2010), with the FLY 125 taking out 1st position, 32 units ahead of its nearest competitor.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Piaggio have retained their top spot in the Scooter category (FCAI Report Jan – Mar 2010), with the FLY 125 taking out 1st position, 32 units ahead of its nearest competitor.</p>
<p>Finishing off the first ¼ with a 40.2% increase over the same period last year, the FLY has continued to perform well in the sales stakes. Piaggio Brand Manager Simon Gloyne commented, “Having the number 1 selling scooter is fantastic but its also interesting that the Fly was also number 5 in the top selling road bike list… quite outrageously exceeding sales of all but three of motorcycling’s big capacity touring and sports bikes. Clearly fuel economy, a low environmental impact and ease of use continue to be important considerations for today’s savvy commuter”. He added “And we’ve just replaced the Fly125 with the more powerful Fly 150 and at the exact same price. That’s great value”.</p>
<p>Piaggio also had two other top ten placings with the Vespa LX 150 in 5th position and the Piaggio ZIP 50 in eighth place. MLP for Fly 150 is $2990 plus ORC’s.</p>
<p>About Piaggio<br />
The Piaggio company, nestled in the Tuscan countryside between Florence and Pisa, first invented scooters in 1946 when it produced the first-ever Vespa and helped liberate a war-torn Italy. Vespa remains the iconic scooter brand with its unique metal-bodied design. Today, Piaggio continues to produce scooters under the classic Vespa brand, the sporty Gilera brand and the contemporary Piaggio brand. In Australia, PS Importers is the sole importer of this iconic and popular range.</p>
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		<title>Pronto Pronto, Vespa Dollars up for grabs!!!</title>
		<link>http://piaggio.com.au/2010/04/13/pronto-pronto-vespa-dollars-up-for-grabs.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For a limited time only, Vespa is offering purchasers ‘Vespa Dollars’ when a new Vespa is purchased from selected models in the Vespa range.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pronto! Pronto!</p>
<p>‘Vespa Dollars’ are the new currency for the savvy commuter!</p>
<p>For a limited time only, Vespa is offering purchasers ‘Vespa Dollars’ when a new Vespa is purchased from selected models in the Vespa range.</p>
<p>The purchaser has the choice of spending their ‘Vespa Dollars’ in store either on clothing, accessories or have their ‘Vespa Dollars’ taken straight off the price of their new Vespa!!!</p>
<p>The selected models and their ‘Vespa Dollar’ values are:</p>
<p>LX 50 &#038; S 50 = $300 Vespa Dollars<br />
LX 125ie &#038; S 125ie = $300 Vespa Dollars<br />
LX 150ie = $500 Vespa Dollars<br />
GTS 250ie = $500 Vespa Dollars</p>
<p>This offer ends 30th June 2010, so ‘Pronto Pronto’ into your participating dealer now and receive your ‘Vespa Dollars’ today!<br />
Visit www.vespa.com.au for details.</p>
<p>About Vespa<br />
Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in &#8220;Roman Holiday&#8221; were only the first of a long series of international actors and actresses to be seen on the world&#8217;s most famous scooter. In photo shoots, films and on the set, the Vespa has been a &#8220;travel companion&#8221; for names like Raquel Welch, Ursula Andress, Geraldine Chaplin, Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Virna Lisi, Milla Jovovich, Marcello Mastroianni, Charlton Heston, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Gary Cooper, Anthony Perkins, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Nanni Moretti, Sting, Antonio Banderas, Matt Damon, Gérard Depardieu, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson.</p>
<p>There is only one Vespa and it remains the iconic scooter brand with its unique metal-bodied design. The first Vespa was invented in 1946 by the Piaggio Company and helped liberate a war-torn Italy. Nestled in the Tuscan countryside between Florence and Pisa, Piaggio continues to produce scooters under three brands: the classic Vespa, the sporty Gilera and the contemporary Piaggio. In Australia, Vespa has an extensive range of quality Italian scooters from 50cc to 300cc.</p>
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		<title>Bigger ‘Fly’s’ Same Price</title>
		<link>http://piaggio.com.au/2010/03/05/bigger-%e2%80%98fly%e2%80%99s%e2%80%99-same-price.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:07:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Australia’s No.1 selling scooter manufacturer, Piaggio ( FCAI figures 2009/2010) whose brands include Vespa and Gilera, this month releases the bigger capacity ‘Fly 150’  into the Australian scooter market. A 150cc scooter release may not normally attract huge fanfare but scratch the surface a little deeper and some interesting facts emerge.
The ‘Fly 125’ variant [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Australia’s No.1 selling scooter manufacturer, Piaggio ( FCAI figures 2009/2010) whose brands include Vespa and Gilera, this month releases the bigger capacity ‘Fly 150’  into the Australian scooter market. A 150cc scooter release may not normally attract huge fanfare but scratch the surface a little deeper and some interesting facts emerge.<br />
The ‘Fly 125’ variant has been a sales success in Australia for a number of years. It topped 2009 as Piaggio’s best selling model in Australia and finished in the top three best sellers for all brands. It continued this success into 2010 opening as the No.1 seller for all brands. The 125cc-150cc entry level scooter segment is targeted at the price conscious commuter and one of the most competitive and fastest growing categories of the scooter market. Maintaining a dominant position is a nod to the value and reliability of the bike.<br />
While the increased capacity to 150cc ups the performance stakes, the big kicker is no increase in price from the 125cc variant, which represents even better value for money and retains the features and practicality that have driven the success on the dealer floors. The 125cc variant will still be available, as some states have lower rego costs for this capacity.<br />
The ‘Fly’ is available now in four colours Silver, Black, Dark blue and White.<br />
<a href="http://www.piaggio.com.au">www.piaggio.com.au</a></p>
<p><img src="/downloads/fly150.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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