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TvZ Mr Hipp
Joined: 12 Sep 2011 Posts: 591 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:22 am Post subject: It's official, Audi has just bought Ducati |
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Quote: | There aren't a lot of automakers that also make motorcycles: Peugeot, Honda, Suzuki, and perhaps most pertinently, BMW. And now Audi is getting in the game – not with its own four-ringed motorbikes, but with today's acquisition of Ducati.
In the announcement just released, Audi confirmed the deal but stopped short of confirming the reported purchase price of $1.1B. Although Audi is, of course, part of the Volkswagen group, it is Audi AG itself that officially bought the motorcycle manufacturer, making Ducati the third Italian operation under its umbrella alongside Lamborghini and ItalDesign-Giugiaro.
Tellingly, Audi also points to certain technologies developed by Ducati – particularly their control systems, combustion chamber process and competence in lightweight construction – as particular assets that "offer great potential for AUDI AG and the Volkswagen Group." Read more in the official release after the jump. |
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/18/audi-buys-ducati/ _________________
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Davros Music man
Joined: 25 Dec 2010 Posts: 1448 Location: Australia - Sydney
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:45 pm Post subject: Audi Pardeners |
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Audi Pardeners......... From the movie "The Party" remember???
Might make Valentino Rossi happier?
Maybe the Audi Rn D dept. can fix him up a rideable Duck??? _________________ Cheersh,
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Churchy superstar
Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Posts: 3647 Location: The Druit
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | AUDI AG and the Volkswagen Group. |
VeeDubs and Ducs
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Boof Hooligan
Joined: 11 Jan 2011 Posts: 2093 Location: sunny coast
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:03 am Post subject: |
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They may become VeeDucs in the future _________________
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Cam HTFU !
Joined: 12 Apr 2011 Posts: 590 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:05 am Post subject: |
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Boof wrote: | They may become VeeDucs in the future |
I am tipping 'Ducaudi' _________________ 2010 Bonneville A1 - black with black bits on it!
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Churchy superstar
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:08 am Post subject: |
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Cam wrote: | Boof wrote: | They may become VeeDucs in the future |
I am tipping 'Ducaudi' |
Your both wrong
With two such muscles name has to change to Kombati
By the way Cam. I saw your smartarse comment on Port Rally Event, and am choosing to ignore it _________________ www.ratscafe.org
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Davros Music man
Joined: 25 Dec 2010 Posts: 1448 Location: Australia - Sydney
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:48 am Post subject: Passenger vehicle with cornering cred |
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Passenger vehicle with cornering cred...
DuKombi???
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Cam HTFU !
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:09 am Post subject: |
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Churchy wrote: | Your both wrong
With two such muscles name has to change to Kombati
By the way Cam. I saw your smartarse comment on Port Rally Event, and am choosing to ignore it |
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