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?  … More
Volkswagen AG (VOW)’s Audi is poised to purchase Italian motorcycle maker Ducati Motor Holding SpA from owner Investindustrial SpA for about 860 million euros ($1.1 billion) including debt, a person familiar with the matter said.
Audi has reached an agreement with Investindustrial to buy the Bologna, Italy-based maker of luxury motorbikes, with VW’s supervisory board set to approve the deal tomorrow, said the person, who declined to be identified  … More
Michael Marsal and Eric Lux will make their Dyson debut in the #20 car this weekend at Long Beach. Their impressions of the Lola B11/86 Mazda that will be their steed in six American Le Mans Series races this year.
the faster and more powerful version of the Grand Sport. The fastest roadster ever entering a new dimension of open- top driving. The Vitesse has:
– 1,200 hp
– 1,500 Nm torque
– accelerates in 2,6 sec (0-100km/h)
– and achieves max speed of 410 km/h.