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AMG CEO Thinks Customers Buy AMG’s For The Tech, not for the Iconic V8

• CEO Schiebe don’t thinks that people are mostly attracted to AMG because of the legendary V8 engines

• In a recent Interview with Autocar, he claimed: “Customers who came to the brand because of the V8 did not come because they just wanted to have a big engine.”

• “They came because they loved the technology that we put into the car. So when it comes to electric driving, I’m pretty sure they will jump into that new technology because it will be the latest and greatest that you can get.”

Porsche is single-handedly carrying the battle against electrification

• While most manufacturers are embracing electrification, Porsche’s innovation suggests there’s still room for combustion engines

• Because… Porsche has patented a groundbreaking six-stroke engine that that could be the most significant combustion breakthrough in decades

• The patent, titled "Method for combustion machine with two times three strokes", outlines a novel engine configuration that adds an extra compression and power stroke to each cycle. This is achieved through a specialized crankshaft that alternates the piston's travel distance and compression ratio

Legendary Mercedes Designer Bruno Sacco Passes Away at 90

• Bruno Sacco, the former head of design at Mercedes-Benz, has died at 90

• Known for his revolutionary design philosophies of Horizontal and Vertical Affinity, Sacco's 40-year tenure shaped iconic models like the W126 S-Class, W201 190E, and the G-Class

• Sacco was one of those people who influenced modern design that's all around us and yet most people will have never heard of him.

Not Good Enough: Bugatti Reveals “Tourbillon” Design That Didn’t Make It

• Designing a new hypercar is a formidable challenge for Bugatti, a brand that must continually surpass its legendary achievements

• In creating the Tourbillon, CEO Mate Rimac and his team faced numerous design rejections before finalizing the final model

• This is one of them. The design didn’t make it to production. Why? Apparently “too sharp”.

How Many People Will Lose Their Job? Mercedes-Benz to Begin Selling Dealerships in 2025 as Part of Restructuring Strategy

• It’s official: Starting in 2025, Mercedes-Benz will begin selling its company-owned dealerships with the aim of saving more costs

• In total, it will include 21 dealership groups and 114 main locations

• Mercedes says: “This move aims to streamline operations and better align the sales network with the brand's evolving strategy.”

The 2025 Audi (S)Q5 Is Now Ready To Be Ordered!

• The third-generation Audi Q5 is now available for order!

• Price? £49,950 for the 2.0-liter turbo petrol mild-hybrid and £51,600 for the diesel variant

• The V6-powered SQ5, now running on petrol instead of diesel, offers 362bhp and starts at £74,400 - entering the same price range as the Porsche Macan

• First deliveries are expected in April 2025

Only 8 Worldwide: Mansory, Once Again, Is Showing Off

• Mansory has unveiled updates for its popular Mercedes G-Class tuning variants, "Gronos" and "Grand Entrée", following the 2025 facelift

• Both models feature redesigned full carbon body kits, new hoods, lighting, and a roof lamp arrangement

• Performance upgrades boost the 4.0-liter V8 engine to 820 hp and 1,150 Nm of torque, achieving 0-100 km/h in just 4.0 seconds

• Limited to 8 units each, the models highlight Mansory’s bold design approach and engineering prowess

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