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Ducati CEO: "We Don't Need VW," Pushes Back Firmly Against Sale Rumors

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— “WE DON’T NEED VW” – DUCATI CEO

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Responding to rumors that Volkswagen is considering selling off Ducati, CEO Claudio Domenicali struck a defiant tone, saying, "Whether we're sold or not, we don't need VW." According to a Financial Times report, VW is in a financially difficult position, which is said to be driving a review of its portfolio brands.

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Suresh Kawachi

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From a market perspective, this is a genuinely suggestive story. While VW considers restructuring its storied brands amid financial trouble, emerging manufacturers from Asia and China are on the rise. It's evidence the balance of power in the global motorcycle industry is shifting. Whether Ducati actually has a strong enough revenue base to flatly claim it can fight alone - the numbers will tell us that going forward.