April 18, 2012 Leave a Comment

Audi Buys Ducati For 1.12 Billion USD

Audi Takeover DucatiAs it turns out, the negotiations between Volkswagen-owned Audi and Ducati owner Investindustrial  has finally culminated to a deal.

The German luxury carmaker has agreed to buy Italian bikemaker, Ducati, for a sum of 1.12 billion USD.  Audi will also inherit all of Ducati’s current financial liabilities.

The union between the two mega-industries marks a giant leap  in Audi’s ambitious ‘Project Eagle,’ which is aimed at elevating Volksawagen becoming the world’s largest auto manufacturer.… Read More…

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March 28, 2012 Leave a Comment

Ducati 1199 Pingale Is On Its Way – Naked Pictures Released

One of the most anticipated bikes of the year is closer than ever from its much awaited launch. The Ducati 1199 Pingale is the new superbike by the best italian bike manufacturer Ducati and as claimed by Ducati, it sports the most powerful twin-cylinder engine on the planet. That engine combined with the gorgeous looks of  Ducati bikes are something any bike lover would really have a hard time passing on. With the latest release of naked pictures of this amazing machine expectations have gone through the roof. … Read More…

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March 13, 2012 Leave a Comment

Audi To Buy Italian Bike Maker Ducati?

Audi BMW rivalry to extend to the superbike section?

If rumors are to be believed German car maker Audi may soon become the owner of the most famous Italian superbike manufacturer Ducati. As reported by Car magazine Audi has struck a deal with Ducati giving it exclusive purchase rights. The approximate purchase price is stated as 300 million Euros. Along with the company Audi will inherit around 200 million Euros in liabilities making the actual purchase price around 50- 100 million Euros. However till date Audi still hasn’t signed the deal, it just has obtained exclusive rights meaning that Audi will be given first preference for the ownership of Ducati. If Ducati gets a very German “Nein” from Audi, standing in line are Indian companies Mahindra and Hero.
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