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AMG Chairman Makes Good on Promise Right Before He Exits

AMG Chairman Makes Good on Promise Right Before He Exits

Summary

The Chairman of Mercedes-AMG, Michael Schiebe, is leaving his position but has introduced a new electric supercar to compete with Lamborghini and Ferrari. The Mercedes-AMG 4-Door GT Coupe delivers 1,169 horsepower, aiming to compete with top performance brands and target growth in Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

Key Facts

  • Michael Schiebe, Mercedes-AMG Chairman, is leaving at the end of June 2024.
  • Schiebe promised to create a rival to Italian supercar brands like Lamborghini and Ferrari.
  • The new Mercedes-AMG 4-Door GT Coupe is an electric car with 1,169 horsepower.
  • This car has more power than Ferrari’s electric Luce and Lamborghini’s hybrid Revuelto.
  • AMG plans to compete with new rivals like Chinese car makers BYD and Xiaomi.
  • AMG values the Chinese market and aims to increase sales there by over 200%.
  • Stefan Weckbach will succeed Schiebe as AMG Chairman starting July 1, 2024.
  • AMG focuses on high-margin luxury products to build brand prestige and profitability.
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