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Old 04-18-2012, 02:20 PM   #1
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After weeks of rumor, VW announced moments ago that it has agreed to purchase Ducati for something in the neighborhood of $1.12 billion through its Audi brand. But why does a gigantic auto conglomerate want a tiny bike manufacturer? What will VW do with Ducati? And, what does the deal mean for that most evocative of bike brands?
Why Audi Just Bought Ducati
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That pretty much sums it all up. Why would VW want Duc... ....maybe Lamborghini V12 with desmo valves?

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Awesome. This is good for everyone.
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