VW looking at buying Ducati

RACER X · 03-07-2012, 07:38 AM

http://wot.motortrend.com/amg-volksw...ti-170633.html

It seems as though Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division have money to spend. The two companies have reportedly shown interest in shelling out as much as $1.32 billion to put their names on a famed two-wheeled Italian speed machine.

Dave · 03-07-2012, 07:59 AM

Didn't they have a stake in Suzuki which they cocked all up?

derf · 03-07-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Didn't they have a stake in Suzuki which they cocked all up?

Thats what I thought? But didn't VW try and buy ducati a few years back and pulled out at the last minute?

tallywacker · 03-07-2012, 11:09 PM

Maybe they will actually help the build quality.

*Italy, the mexico of europe"

Rangerscott · 03-08-2012, 12:54 AM

So how will the engine fit in the rear of the bike?

Porkchop · 03-09-2012, 12:36 AM

Fuck no vw... another company that produces vehicles with electrical problems...

Gas Man · 03-09-2012, 05:21 AM

Here's what I heard...

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Hero MotoCorp To Buy Ducati? The Indian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer is in talks with several banks on raising funds for a potential acquisition of the Italian motorcycle maker Ducati Holding SpA. Private equity firm Investindustrial Holdings SpA, is looking to sell Ducati, and expects €1 billion ($1.32 billion) or 3 times its initial investment, the Financial Times had this month reported. Since last year Honda Motor Co. is no more part of a joint venture that prevented Hero MotoCorp, formerly known as Hero Honda Motors Ltd., from aggressively tapping overseas markets. Two weeks ago Hero entered into a partnership with Erik Buell Racing, where Hero would sponsor two EBR teams in the AMA Pro Racing National Guard Superbike Championship in return for technology and design support for future models.

03-07-2012, 07:38 AM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	VW looking at buying Ducati http://wot.motortrend.com/amg-volksw...ti-170633.html It seems as though Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division have money to spend. The two companies have reportedly shown interest in shelling out as much as $1.32 billion to put their names on a famed two-wheeled Italian speed machine. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

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tallywacker Virtual Machine Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard Posts: 1,698	Maybe they will actually help the build quality. *Italy, the mexico of europe" __________________

03-09-2012, 12:36 AM	#6
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Fuck no vw... another company that produces vehicles with electrical problems... __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

03-07-2012, 07:59 AM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Didn't they have a stake in Suzuki which they cocked all up?

03-08-2012, 12:54 AM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	So how will the engine fit in the rear of the bike?