Opinion: Why “Made in China” Doesn’t Mean What it Used To
When something is “made in China” it’s cheap and bad, right? Not so fast. For some Chinese contract manufacturers, high quality output isn’t just possible, it’s normal.
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Change.org Petition Aims to Ban All Motorcycles In Hawaii
A Change.org petition seeks to ban motorcycles, mopeds and presumedly scooters in the state of Hawaii. Our take: “Yeah, good luck with that.”
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New Scooter-related Laws for 2015
Industry news outlet Dealer News has published a summary of new motorcycle-related laws that took effect January 1st. While most don’t apply to scooters and mopeds specifically, a few do.
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Two-Wheel Injuries and Fatalities Dropped in 2013
For the first time since 2009 and only the second time since 1997, two-wheel fatalities and injuries are down, according to the NHTSA.
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Opinion: If I were Scomadi
One of Orin O’Neill’s recent editorials on Scootin’ Old Skool caught our eye in light of so much buzz around UK’s little scooter company that could, Scomadi.
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The ScooterFile Guide to Autumn Riding
Occasionally cooler temperatures, shorter days and pumpkin-flavored everything means only one thing: Autumn is upon us. For this scooter fan, autumn is my absolute favorite time of year to ride.
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Opinion: Will Electric Scooters Ever be Viable in the USA?
Last week, we posted this story about a study projecting that sales of electric motorcycles and scooters will grow ten fold over the next five years. Being a bit of a smart ass, my first thought was “Yes, if they’ve sold one bike today, and sell ten bikes five years from now, then they’ve grown by 10 times.” The real question is though, will the American market ever really embrace electric motorcycles or scooters?
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