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	PIAGGIO GROUP: ITALIAN TWO-WHEELER MARKET SHARE GROWS FAST IN 2009
	The Group closes 2009 with a 30.2% share of the Italian market (up 1.7% percent over 2008)


	THE PIAGGIO GROUP: VIETNAM’S PRESIDENT MEETS WITH ROBERTO COLANINNO IN HANOI
	Piaggio Group Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno was received in Hanoi today by Nguyen Minh Triet, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.


	PIAGGIO GROUP CONTINUES TO BOOST SALES AND MARKET SHARE FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
	Deliveries up 3.6% in October. In the first 10 months of 2009, sales rise 5.8% and market share gains 0.8 p.p.


	PIAGGIO GROUP: ITALIAN TWO-WHEELER MARKET SHARE RISES 1.7 POINTS IN THE FIRST 10 MONTHS OF 2009
	Excellent performance in over 50cc scooters: 33.7% market share from January to October 2009 (+2.2 p.p.) Further growth also reported in over 50cc motorcycles: 5.4% market share in first 10 months of 2009 (+0.3 p.p.)


	PIAGGIO GROUP CONTINUES TO BOOST SALES AND MARKET SHARE FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN ITALY
	Deliveries in Italy up 6.2% in September. In the first nine months of 2009, sales in Italy rise 6.1% and market share gains 1 percentage point from the first nine months of 2008. Success of the new Porter Maxxi and Porter Electric Power models.


	PIAGGIO GROUP: ITALIAN TWO-WHEELER MARKET SHARE CONTINUES TO GROW
	Significant improvement in the over 50cc scooter segment (31.3% market share in September), with the Group reporting growth for the eighth consecutive month. Increase of 1.9 percentage points in overall Italian market share from January to September compared with 2008. Incentives for the two-wheeler sector also an urgent necessity for 2010.


	NEW PIAGGIO PORTER MAXXI
	As part of the technical and styling evolution of the entire Porter range, the new Porter Maxxi has been radically revised with new styling, a new interior and new technical features, while still remaining the commercial vehicle offering the best load capacity/size ratio in its category: In spite of its incredible 1,100 Kg payload capacity, Porter Maxxi retains the compact dimensions and extraordinary agility of the Porter range, making it ideal for intracity use.


	SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SALES AND MARKET SHARE IN ITALY
	Deliveries up 10 % PIAGGIO GROUP: SIGNIFICANT GROWTH INCOMMERCIAL VEHICLE SALES AND MARKET SHARE IN ITALY


	PIAGGIO GROUP: GROWTH ON ITALIAN TWO-WHEELER MARKET IN AUGUST
	Significant expansion in high-end motorcycles. Piaggio Beverly 300 Tourer outright best-seller for third month running. Increase of 2.1 percentage points in overall Italian market share from January to August compared with 2008.


	APRILIA TRIUMPHS AT PIKES PEAK ONCE AGAIN
	For the second year in succession, an Italian bike has won the world's most famous, gruelling and spectacular hill climb event in the mountains of Colorado (USA).


	APRILIA CELEBRATES MAX BIAGGI'S FIRST VICTORY WITH THE RSV4
	The entire Aprilia organisation joined the men and women of the Reparto Corse motorsports division at the Noale headquarters to celebrate the triumphant victory of Max Biaggi and his Aprilia RSV4 at Brno.


	PIAGGIO GROUP: SIGNIFICANT GROWTH ON ITALIAN TWO-WHEELER MARKET IN THE FIRST 7 MONTHS (+2.2 PERCENTAGE POINTS)
	Piaggio Beverly 300 Tourer outright best-seller again in July.


	TWO BIKES - A 125 AND A 50cc - AND A SCOOTER INSPIRED BY THE RSV4 THAT TOOK MAX BIAGGI TO VICTORY AT BRNO
	Dedicated to budding young riders and flaunting the same colours as the RSV4 Superbike ridden by Max Biaggi's in his first ever win at Brno on Sunday, July 26th, three new replicas inspired by Aprilia's racing machines have just hit the market.


	Ape Calessino 2009. All new colours and the revolutionary “Electric Lithium” electric version.
	Presenting the refreshed 2009 range of the Ape Calessino, the timeless classic offering a uniquely original solution to mobility. New trim levels, new style and a revolutionary zero emissions version with lithium batteries reconfirm an Italian legend.


	Piaggio Group: In June, +5.3% in sales of commercial vehicles in italy
	First half of 2009 up 4.9% compared to January-June 2008, in total contrast to the sector trend. Market share: +1.1 percentage points in the first half of 2009.


	PIAGGIO MP3 HYBRID
	The Piaggio Group presents the MP3 Hybrid, the world's first hybrid scooter and a vehicle destined to revolutionise urban mobility. This is not just a "scooter with two powerplants", but a highly advanced vehicle supplements a low environmental impact conventional internal combustion engine with a zero emissions electric motor, summing the advantages of the two units.


	The Piaggio Group + 3 points in June market quota in two-wheelers in Italy.
	Piaggio Beverly 300 the absolute best-seller in June.


	Piaggio Group: beginning today Vespa production in Vietnam for Asia
	Roberto Colaninno: “After establishing a presence in India and China, the Piaggio Group completes its strategic investment plan in Asia”. Production of diesel and turbodiesel engines to begin by the end of the year in the new powertrain plant in India.


	Piaggio Group boots sales and market share for commercial vehicles in Italy.
	Vehicle deliveries up 4.8% and market share up 1.1 points from January-May 2009compared with the first 5 months of 2008


	Piaggio Group: growth of 2.7 points in may in overall market share for Italian two-wheelers
	According to data published yesterday by Confindustria Ancma, the association of Italy’s leading two-wheeler constructors, in May the Piaggio Group increased its market share and sales volumes in the various segments of the two-wheeler sector.


	Piaggio Group boosts sales and market share for commercial vehicles in Italy
	Vehicle deliveries up 5.1% and market share up 1.2 points from January-April 2009 Piaggio Veicoli Commerciali the only producer to improve performance in first four months


	Piaggio Group: Giancarlo Milianti to Head Personnel & Organisation
	Giancarlo Milianti has been appointed head of the Piaggio Group Personnel & Organisation function, reporting to the Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.


	PIAGGIO GROUP: ITALIAN TWO-WHEELER MARKET SHARE RISES 1.7 POINTS IN THE FIRST 11 MONTHS OF 2009
	Excellent performance in over 50cc scooters: 33.2% market share in November (+2.4 p.p.), 33.7% share in the first 11 months of 2009 (+2.3 p.p.)


	MOTO GUZZI TO SUPPLY BERLIN POLICE WITH “NORGE” TOURING MOTORCYCLES
	The Berlin Police Force is to use Moto Guzzi Norge 850 motorcycles.


	The Piaggio Group at Intermot 2008 – New models



	PIAGGIO INDIA: MEETING IN ROME WITH MAHARASHTRA GOVERNMENT DELEGATION
	The Chief Minister of the Indian State of Maharashtra,Vilasrao Dashmukh, met Piaggio Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Roberto Colaninno in Rome.


	APRILIA RSV4: A REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN PROJECT HAS LED TO A TRULY UNIQUE MOTORCYCLE AND APRILIA’S RETURN TO THE SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
	Aprilia is proud to present the RSV4, the bike with which Aprilia will return to the Superbike World Championship in 2009. This extraordinary machine has been conceived, designed and developed entirely by Aprilia Racing for competition use.


	Aprilia RSV4 "Race Machine" is unveiled for the first time
	The Aprilia Superbike, the bike which from 2009 will bring the Noale based company back to four-stroke racing, has been unveiled for the first time during the Piaggio Group Convention in Milan.


	V7 CLASSIC
	A tribute to a legend.


	THE NEW APRILIA SX AND RX 125
	Dedicated to today's demanding young sports riders, the Aprilia RX and SX 125 incorporate many of the features that have contributed to the amazing success of the RXV and SXV. These two stylish, high performance bikes set new standards for the 125 market.


	Griso 8V: new power to the Moto Guzzi.
	Incomparable style. With the Griso 8V, Moto Guzzi once more majestically demonstrates how it can come up with a concept then develop it without having to give in to technical, traditional or other constraints.


	New Gilera GP 800
	839 cc, 90° V twin, 4 valves per cylinder, 75 HP. Nothing like the Gilera GP 800 has ever been seen before. Far more than a scooter, the GP 800 is a totally new species.


	PIAGGIO HyS (Hybrid Scooter)
	Environmental issues and the need for environment-friendly transport have always been a priority for Piaggio. The company has launch today an hybrid engine that will undoubtedly revolutionise urban transport.


	New Vespa S
	The appeal of the sporty ‘Vespino’ lives on in the shape of the all-new Vespa S, inspired by Vespa’s long traditions in young and dynamic scooter design. The minimalist styling of the Vespa S traces its origins back to legendary models like the 50 Special and the Vespa Primavera.


	New Aprilia Scarabeo 125/200cc
	Live the city in style! Ride one of the icons of two wheeler design in absolute safety. The new Scarabeo 125/200 has arrived, with a brand new, more modern and more compact design that conserves all the unique features that have made Scarabeo such a best seller.


	Vespa Shopping
	Vespa would like to introduce their newly created site www.vespashopping.com, you can now order a range of accessories from our extensive catalogue of products which are exclusive to the Vespa Brand.


	New Gilera Fuoco 500ie
	The two-ring brand now runs on three wheels. With show-stopping looks and top performance, the Fuoco 500ie is the Gilera version of the three-wheeler for people who want to stand out.


	New Piaggio Carnaby
	The Piaggio Carnaby is the latest high-wheel scooter from Piaggio, completing the brand’s product range in this important market segment.


	Vespa: 2006 Production hits 100,000 mark
	On Tuesday 19 December, the 100,000th Vespa scooter to be assembled in 2006 came off the production lines.


	Piaggio MP3
	Two front wheels — a revolutionary concept


	Vespa GT 60°
	The Vespa GT 60° is a surprise celebration of the 60th anniversary of the world’s most famous scooter. Sophisticated materials and customised elements have resulted in a unique, limited-edition product that will surely be a landmark in Vespa history.


	Eni - Piaggio Group Agreement
	Eni and the Piaggio Group have signed a technical, commercial, sport and communication co-operation agreement covering the Agip brand and all the Piaggio Group brands (Piaggio, Vespa, Gilera, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Derbi)


	Metis Gilera Racing Team
	The Squadra Corse Metis Gilera (Metis Gilera Racing Team) is back in the 250cc class of the Moto GP with promising young Italian champion Marco Simoncelli. The team will also take part in the 125cc class with Simone Corsi, who will be riding a Gilera with innovative technical content. The riders will get technical back up from Rossano Brazzi, the technician who helped Valentino Rossi and Marco Melandri win their 250cc championship titles. What’s more, Gilera now has four new bikes for the youngest sport riders.


	Vespa GT-60 and Vespa LX-60
	Two extraordinary “show bikes”: two one-off display vehicles for a preview celebration of 60 years of the Vespa at EICMA 2005. The Vespa LX-60 and Vespa GT-60 celebrate 60 years of the most legendary two-wheeler of all time by revisiting and reinterpreting the most typical design and functional features of the 1950s and 1960s Vespas.


	Piaggio X8 250
	The Piaggio X8 now delivers more power and performance with a new technologically advanced, Euro3 compatible 250cc version alongside the X8 125cc. Piaggio’s top-end compact GT also has new design and technical features to enhance the X8’s reputation as the city scooter par excellence with the perfect mix of style, comfort, performance and protection.