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abc27 – Midstate Man First in Country to Own Vectrix Scooter

19. July 2007

Don Auker, the first American Vectrix owner, got himself a bit-a press last night. You can see him in person by clicking on the title link and going to the “Watch the eVideo” link on the WHTM website. I personally could not get the video to play, but I’m sure we’ll see other videos soon.

Honda "puttin’ the coals" to their production facilities. Expect LOTS of Hondas in 2008 / 2009

18. July 2007

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(More hints that THIS could appear in more than just your dreams? Perhaps.) This just in from Dudel. In a 2007 Mid-Year Honda CEO speech, we are being made aware of a HUGE production capacity increase for 2008, driving from 860,000 units to 1.5 million! Here’s what Dudel sent: 2007 Mid-Year CEO Speech Motorcycle Business […]

Amerivespa – The 2007 event wrap-up from TSS

18. July 2007

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[More photo journalism from Lawrence Hsu. Enjoy! Oh, you can click on the slide show to access the photo album and larger images.] WOW! Can you believe it’s over? Amerivespa 2007 has come to a close? I’m sure our on-the-scene reporter, Lawrence, isn’t alone when he says “I wished it would never end.” Well don’t […]

Gotta Scoot – Ode to the smell…

17. July 2007

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I was poking around the ether and ran into this little piece from Michael at the Gotta Scoot blog. Sure it’s been a couple of months since Mike published an update, but this little gem makes up for it. Ode to the smell… Is, knowingly or not, Michael’s foray into photography and poetical prose. In […]

The first US bound Vectrix to be delivered TOMORROW!

17. July 2007

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Don Auker will have his Vectrix delivered to his home, becoming the first U.S. resident to receive delivery (lucky bastard). Auker plans to use his Vectrix for commuting to his office in Lebanon (that’s war-torn Lebanon, PA). (and now the elevator speech) Vectrix—the world’s first high-powered, electric two-wheel vehicle with high performance, sleek design and […]

I hope you have good weather tomorrow ’cause it’s NATIONAL RIDE TO WORK DAY!

17. July 2007

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That’s right folks! If you’ve been letting the scoot collect dust during the work week, tomorrow’s the day to change that. Motorcycle and scooter riders’ 16th annual commuting day is Wednesday, July 18th. Participation in the yearly demonstration is estimated to triple the number of riders on the road. Motorcycle and scooter groups and organizations […]