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Mercedes CEO on his fake-V8 electric AMG: ‘like a born-again Christian’

Kimi Antonelli unveils all-electric Mercedes-AMG CLA 45

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius, a self-described “petrol head” who once ran AMG, says driving an electric AMG with a simulated V8 turned him into “a born-again Christian.”

The comments, made in a new interview, are Mercedes’ clearest pitch yet that enthusiasts, not just early adopters, are supposed to love its next wave of EVs.

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Mercedes confirms steer-by-wire for 2026 EQS with questionable steering wheel

Mercedes-Benz's new yoke steering wheel for the steer-by-wire EQS ImageMercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will introduce steer-by-wire technology in 2026, becoming the first German automaker to bring the system to production. The facelifted EQS electric sedan will be the first model to get it.

Along with the new steering system, Mercedes is ditching the traditional round steering wheel for a flat-bottomed yoke design — and it’s a look that will divide opinion.

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