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BERLIN (AP) — Volkswagen AG's Audi unit said Wednesday it will buy Italian high-performance motorcycle maker Ducati Motor Holding SpA from Investindustrial Group. The move gives VW another glossy brand to go with its Lamborghini, Bugatti and Bentley luxury auto makers. Audi did not disclose the purchase price in announcing the deal. It said the acquisition ...

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG unit Audi is in talks to buy Italian motorbike maker Ducati, two sources familiar with the matter said, in a deal that could extend a long-standing rivalry with BMW to superbikes. If talks with Ducati's private equity owner Investindustrial are successful, Volkswagen will also add lightweight high-revving motorbike engine know-how vital ...