Ducati revs up as VW brings Italian power to SA streets

While Ducati might be dominating the MotoGP scene, the same can't be said about its local presence.

- Jaco van der Merwe

But that is all about to change after Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) acquired the local importing and sales rights of the Italian premium manufacturer from World of Motorcycles earlier this year. After the official roll-out of the new-look Ducati South Africa was delayed due to various technical issues, it finally shared its vision with the media this week.

"The bonus of being part of VWSA is the backup across the brand. We can build on the channels the group already has in place," said Tertius Cronje, head of brand Ducati SA.