Tuesday, July 8, 2025

This Vehicle Will Take You 200km’s For R100

Do you know what the petrol price is in Cape Town? It’s R13.98 per litre. Do you know what the petrol price is in Jo’burg? R14.39. The consider this: we have no control over the oil price, which is set in dollars, and the Rand to dollar exchange rate stinks worse than a day-three Afrika Burn attendee. Quick heads up: petrol isn’t getting any cheaper, any time soon.

Your Guide To Your Last Beach Picnic Before Winter Hits

Do you see what’s happening with the weather today? Take a look. Take one damned good look. It’s gone to hell in a handbasket, and there are only a few decent days left. A dozen real stunners, if we’re lucky. You have to make those guys count – in that spirit we’ve put together this […]

This Local Artist’s Vespa Exhibition Is The Heat [GALLERY]

Internationally renowned Cape Town artist, Richard Scott has chosen the iconic Vespa as the focal point of his latest exhibition, Joyride. An explosion of positive energy, the exhibit’s bold, contemporary artworks pop with colour as they explore the concept of joy as art.

Wowzers! This Man Travelled 16 000km On His Vespa

An extraordinary man on an extraordinary journey. In March 2011 Drew Milne did what no man has done before him. He embarked on an epic 16 000km, with only a Vespa between him and the open road. His ‘Vescapade’ (it’s a thing you guys!) took him to exotic places like India and Milan.

Watch: Excellent Comprehensive History Of Vespa Is Excellent [VIDEO]

Just because some crazy people out there love Vespa more than words can say, a video has been created as a tribute video for our entertainment. Nomoon Studio has developed this 01:25 long video that they call a”graphic & groovy retrospective of Vespas from 1943 to 2013.” And they aren’t wrong. Between the awesome interchanging […]

How It’s Made: Vespa Edition [VIDEO]

Watch how your petrol saver and traffic dodger, also known as the Vespa, was made. From chassis to its last polish, this is pure beauty in the making.

New Online Calculator Shows R50,000 a Year Saving On A Scooter Instead Of A Car

Look, hard evidence speaks for itself. In a world where petrol prices continue to soar, you simply cannot afford to keep ignoring the amazing affordability of a scooter. Not if you want to keep on choking down those Woolies heat and eat meals you’ve been getting full-figured on. Vespa’s nifty calculator works out how much […]

Are You Still “Very Keen To Get A Scooter?” (Yawn)

It is quite alarming, the number of people out there that are “very keen to get a scooter” – but they never get their ass into gear. They realise what a pleasure it is to drive in the city – skipping the traffic and parking next to front doors and beaches, with no car guards […]

Vespa Are Giving FREE Driving Lessons

It’s prety damn hot in Cape Town at the moment and there is nothing that says jealous, like people in cars queuing for hours in the 40 degree heat, as a Vespa sails through. It’s 2012 and a new year, so why not make a new year’s resolution that will last a lifetime. Learn to […]

Africa Tamed By A Small Italian Stallion

Two adventurers proved that Africa can be tamed – on the back of a 150cc scooter! A photojournalist and web manager have proven that a trip across Southern Africa can be achieved on a Vespa, with grace and ease. Having already tested the Vespa LX 150 on trips in Europe, including Italy to London and […]

Can I Get The Gnocchi And A Red Vespa To Go Please!

The more trendy of our London ex-pats will know of Carluccio’s Caffès – a great place to meet over a drink and simple well-prepared Italian food, made on the premises. Although one extra thing seems to have been added to their New Bond Street Carluccio’s menu – something that certainly is Italian and hand-made, but not right there on the premises!