Which country does the Ducati brand belong to?
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Ducati (Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., NYSE: DMH) is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer, currently a brand under the German Audi Group. Its main models include the Ducati Monster 900, DUCATI 996, Ducati Monster 600, DUCATI 748S, Ducati DUCATI 999, Ducati 848, 1199 Panigale, the road racing Desmosedici RR, DUCATI 696, and others. The Ducati logo features a new red shield graphic, symbolizing Ducati's classic track, making the motorcycle emblem more eye-catching and unique, conveying passion, competition, and performance. The word 'Ducati' on the logo is positioned above the track, indicating that the logo is owned by Ducati. Key milestones in Ducati's development are as follows: In 1946, DUCATI introduced its first single-cylinder engine, the Cucciolo. In 1952, DUCATI launched its first motorcycle, the Cruiser, equipped with an electric starter motor and an automatic transmission system, with a displacement of 175cc, officially becoming a motorcycle manufacturer. In 1996, DUCATI was taken over by the PACIFIC Group from Texas, USA. In 2006, an Italian company acquired Ducati, bringing the Ducati trademark back to Italy. In 2012, Audi officially acquired Ducati.