In case there was any doubt that demand for big-displacement, high-output machines continues unabated in the face of calls for environmentally-conscious hybrids and a faltering global economy, Mercedes has announced an ambitious expansion of its AMG performance division. Over the course of the next year, AMG will open a whopping 175 new "performance centers" catering to power-mad consumers around the world.

The new outlets will allow an increased level of involvement for AMG customers as Mercedes moves to distinguish the tuning house's offerings as their own brand. Each outlet will be outfitted with matching décor and whatnot, but more importantly, will offer customers a direct line to AMG's performance Mecca in Affalterbach, Germany, and act as a local home base for the AMG Performance Roadshow. The expansion will focus on 15 key markets, including the United States, Japan, China, and of course, its home market of Germany. As if customers needed any more coercion to fall for a fire-breathing Teutonic masterpiece of engineering. Hit the jump for the details.

 

Recession anyone?

 

 

how many of em here in the states?

 

50. 25 are already open.
They're actually just dedicated sections within a dealership.

 

That's really cool! Where are they opening in the U.S.?

 

I'm sorry, what did you say? I didn't hear a word.

 

sweet new wallpapers... and ya, i wonder how many are in the US.

 

nice!!

 

sweet...would be nice to find out where they are going to be/are in the USA