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Old 03-07-2012, 07:38 AM   #1
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Default VW looking at buying Ducati

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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.
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Old 03-07-2012, 07:59 AM   #2
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Didn't they have a stake in Suzuki which they cocked all up?
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Old 03-07-2012, 08:11 AM   #3
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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?
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Old 03-07-2012, 11:09 PM   #4
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Maybe they will actually help the build quality.


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Old 03-08-2012, 12:54 AM   #5
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So how will the engine fit in the rear of the bike?
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Old 03-09-2012, 12:36 AM   #6
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Fuck no vw... another company that produces vehicles with electrical problems...
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Old 03-09-2012, 05:21 AM   #7
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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.
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