During a special presentation at the University of Vienna, Volkswagen boss Ferdinand Piech revealed a special project concept called the XL Sport. The most interesting part is, it’s powered by a Ducati engine. Earlier last year Volkswagen Group, or more specifically, Audi bought Italian motorbike manufacturer Ducati. It seemed farfetched […]
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Audi completes Ducati purchase through Automobili Lamborghini
Audi AG has finalised the takeover of Ducati Motor Holding through Automobili Lamborghini, and has announced Rupert Stadler, Audi CEO, as the president of the board of management for the motorcycle brand. Also to join the management board are Audi Chief Financial Officer Axel Strotbek, Horst Glaser of Audi, and […]
Audi agrees to buy Ducati for 860 million euros – UPDATE
Audi has apparently agreed to buy Italian sports motorbike maker Ducati for a sum of 860 million euros (approximately AU$1.085 billion). There were reports floating around speculating the idea, but now it seems Volkswagen Group has taken the plunge. It was previously thought Mercedes-Benz’s sport car subsidiary AMG was interested […]
Audi to buy Ducati and take on its debt – report
A number of car manufacturers have shown interest in buying Italian motorcycle company, Ducati. Audi is reportedly about to seal a deal with the bikemaker. About a year ago, Mercedes-Benz’s AMG sports car subsidiary worked out a cooperation/promotion deal with Ducati, and even introduced a special ‘Streetfighter’ special edition of […]