A subsidiary of Volkswagen, Audi is reportedly negotiating to buy a Ducati from its parent company, Investindustrial.
Last month, the Financial Times stated that Investindustrial intends to sell the company with the leadership of the Italian Ducati, Andrea Bonomi states that Ducati long-term growth requires the support of the international industrial partners.
Financial Times also reported that negotiations with Ducati Audi has been confirmed by the parties are close to both companies, but has not decided the price is right.
Reuters noted that if an agreement between Audi and Ducati is reached, then it will extend Audi rivalry with BMW superbike scene being penetrated.
"I like anything that is red," joked chief executive of Volkswagen, Martin Winterkom, sulking on the color of 'nationality' Ducati.
Ducati is one of three constructors are still actively racing in MotoGP, the shade of two world champion, Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden, and also won the 2011 World Superbike championship with Carlos Checa.
Volkswagen Group itself has been in charge of several subsidiary companies, namely Lamborghini, Skoda, Seat, Bentley, Audi, Bugatti, MAN and Scania.
In addition to Volkswagen, other companies are interested in buying a Ducati in between Daimler and BMW, as well as companies from India, Mahindra & Mahindra and Hero.
source: www.bola.net
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