Did Vespa Invent the Scooter? The Surprising American Origins
The motorized scooter’s origins trace back to the United States in the early 20th century, predating the mid-century Italian Vespa. While the Vespa became the global icon of the category, historical records show that motorized platforms, such as the Autoped, were in use in America as early as 1915. For decades, popular culture has attributed … Read more