Could a dual-clutch system one day fully replace automatic transmissions?
We are studying it for AMG. It is a pure AMG topic. And when the system comes, it will come in more than one model. Could four-wheel-drive versions be added? It is a fascinating topic for engineers, but there really is little customer demand. We don’t need it for driving dynamics, and currently don’t see the necessity beyond the G-, M-class and R-class models. But we could react very quickly if the market changes. Will there be AMG versions of the entry-level A class and B class? Our core business is the top end of the market. We are driven by customer demand, and in some markets we see that even the C class is a borderline product. It will continue to be our entry-level car, because we can offer a very round package. For AMG versions of the A and B class, we simply don’t see demand on the market. Could you expand your portfolio in other ways? We have 16 models on the market, and unlike some competitors, we have life cycles that are virtually identical with Mercedes’ base models. So we
