Mercedes-AMG Launches GT Luxury Performance EV

Summary

Michael Schiebe, head of Mercedes-AMG, discusses the launch of the new all-electric AMG GT 4-door coupe. He emphasizes AMG's dual strategy of continuing to invest in combustion engines while doubling down on high-performance EVs. The company plans to launch over 27 new vehicles in the next 36 months and aims to grow sales from around 140,000 to 200,000 AMG vehicles per year.

• Mercedes-AMG launched the all-electric GT 4-door coupe with 1,153 horsepower.
• The car features a simulated V8 sound, vibrations, and gearshift to replicate an emotional driving experience.
• AMG will continue to develop its V8 and six-cylinder combustion engines alongside EVs.
• A new V8 engine is set to launch in the second half of this year.
• The company plans to sell about 200,000 AMG vehicles by year-end, up from 140,000 last year.
• Over 27 new vehicles will be launched in the next 36 months exclusively from Mercedes-AMG.
• The host expressed skepticism about electric cars matching the emotional appeal of combustion engines.
• The interview focused on product strategy, not financial investment opportunities.