Access to news, press releases and photos concerning the Group
Website Updates through eMail notification
News > News 2006
 News 2006
20 December 2006
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.
10 May 2006
Piaggio MP3
Two front wheels — a revolutionary concept
27 April 2006
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.
24 March 2006
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)
21 February 2006
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.