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Audi-Ducati deal imminent
By Visordown News on 11/04/2012 16:30:51
Due diligence done
Audi plans to announce the acquisition of Ducati next week, having completed a due diligence assessment of the Italian motorcycle maker, so claim Autonews.com.Volkswagen, Audi and Investindustrial declined to comment.A successful deal would fuel
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Honda profits up thanks to improving bike sales
By Visordown News on 27/04/2012 11:50:19
Income more than doubles compared to last year
's surprising to note that Honda claims the improvements are “primarily due to motorcycle business, which marked record-high unit sales for any quarter”.The good news is almost certainly down to the performance of Honda's bike arm in developing markets like
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Pierer: Husqvarna to India within two years
By Visordown News on 12/02/2013 11:16:49
First clues as to the future of the in-flux 'Swedish' brand
KTM CEO Stefan Pierer has announced the Austrian manufacturer's intention to begin producing and selling Husqvarna motorcycles in India within two years.In an interview with Indian radio station CNBC-TV18, the Pierer said: 'Maybe in two years time
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Italian quake halts Ducati production
By Visordown News on 30/05/2012 10:25:59
Ducati's HQ in Bologna closes to assess damage
DUCATI temporarily closed its factory after the earthquakes in the Emilia Romagna region.Although the building suffered no visible damage and no-one from Ducati was injured, Ducati opted to close the factory in order to assess any potential damage.Ducati posted to their Twitter f...
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September 2010's top-selling bikes
By Visordown News on 08/10/2010 09:11:47
Adventure Sports hold steady, as 125cc machines dominate UK sales
LISTED BELOW ARE the UK's top-selling motorcycles by category for September 2010.Holding steady, with a drop of just -4.1%, the Adventure Sports market remains the most stable of the bunch, with sales of the iconic BMW R1200GS dropping from 1
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Lampkin signs three-year deal with Gas Gas
By Visordown News on 06/12/2010 10:42:00
Trials ace leaves Beta for rival Spanish manufacturer
TWELVE-TIME FIM Trial World Champion Dougie Lampkin is to join Gas Gas in 2011, having signed a three-year contract with the Spanish motorcycle manufacturer.Lampkin, 34, will continue to compete in the SPEA FIM Trial World Championship next season
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Claudio Castiglioni, MV Agusta saviour, dies aged 63
By Visordown News on 17/08/2011 13:42:01
Claudio Castiglioni succumbs to illness
CLAUDIO Castiglioni, the founder of Cagiva, former owner of Ducati and the man who revived and owned MV Agusta, has died aged just 63.One of the most charismatic men in motorcycling, Castiglioni was key to turning the family firm Cagiva (CAstiglioni
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Superbike Ed Kenny Pryde resigns
By Visordown News on 06/03/2012 11:40:54
Ed steps down following disappointing sales figures
both Superbike and Loaded were acquired by Vitality in 2010.Pryde became infamous in the motorcycle industry while presiding over Superbike's monthly column 'Bullshit Detector' which was put together by Pryde and former Deputy Editor Alan Dowds
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Harley look to women for additional growth
By Visordown News on 02/11/2011 10:23:32
Could Harley's new sales tactic open up a new market?
HARLEY-DAVIDSON are attempting to widen their appeal by reaching out to female riders in America by hosting 'garage parties'.The parties, run by Harley dealers aim to teach women to learn the basics of motorcycling, from protective gear
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David Robb leaves BMW
By Visordown News on 30/01/2012 14:49:36
Robb replaced by Edgar Heinrich as Head of Design for BMW Motorrad
BMW'S motorcycle design boss David Robb has left the firm, being replaced by his former understudy Edgar Heinrich.Robb ran BMW's bike design for the last 18 years, a time that has seen the firm's image and sales success transformed.He's overseen
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