Vespa (Italian pronunciation: [ˈvɛspa]) is an Italian brand mostly known for its scooters. The name means wasp in Italian. 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. The Vespa 400 is a rear-engined microcar, produced by ACMA in France, from 1957 to 1961 to the designs of the Italian company.