Forming part of the Piaggio Group, Vespa were the first scooters imported in Malta by M. Demajo & Co Ltd around 45 years ago. Vespa is an Italian brand of scooter manufactured by Piaggio. The name means wasp in Italian. Discover all the Vespa models, accessories and original lifestyle items of the world's famous Italian brand. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera, Italy—to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio—now Europe's largest manufacturer of two-wheeled vehicles and the world's fourth largest motorcycle manufacturer. From their inception, Vespa scooters have been known for their painted, pressed steel unibody which combines a complete cowling for the engine (enclosing the engine mechanism and concealing dirt or grease), a flat floorboard (providing foot protection), and a prominent front fairing (providing wind protection) into a structural unit.