Audi to keep Ducati for now

Audi’s parent company Volkswagen asked banks to evaluate options for Ducati earlier this year as it seeks to become more nimble in its shift towards electric and self-driving cars following its diesel emissions-cheating scandal.
Audi’s parent company Volkswagen asked banks to evaluate options for Ducati earlier this year as it seeks to become more nimble in its shift towards electric and self-driving cars following its diesel emissions-cheating scandal. PHOTO: REUTERS

The German marque is taking steps to reduce costs amid pushing the shift to pricey zero-emissions and autonomous technologies