according to carmagazine.uk
there are still other bidders around but Audi is said to be the favourite atm.
after purchasing Lamborghini in 98, this could be the 2nd prestigeous italian brand under the 4 rings.

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/Industry-News/Audi-to-buy-Ducati--the-four-rings-expands-from-four-wheels

 

I own a Audi S4 and a new Ducati Multistrada- perfect combination.

So perfect that some days I don't know which one I want to take out!

 

okay, now it`s official, Audi has bought Ducati for 1.1 billion dollars:

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/18/audi-buys-ducati/

can you imagine that facebook just bought instagram with 12 employees for the same kind of money?
unreal, something is really wrong in this world!

 

Awesome! I own a Ducati Monster and now an S5 Cabrio. Great combo!

 

Ducaudi!

Let me buy an R8 GT and matching 1199 tricolore (black, red, gold)

 

wow they really are growing aren't they?

 

Loved both brands myself although always concerned when someone buy Duc. Got my fingers crossed for a V10 Duck!!!!

 

first official vid: