24 Mar 2020 In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, McLaren Automotive has suspended production at its UK manufacturing facilities with immediate effect until the end of April. We are taking this action to ensure the safety of our workforce in light of the latest Government advice and so that the company is well placed to… Continue reading @McLaren: McLaren Automotive suspends production in response to the Covid-19 crisis
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McLaren to put staff on furlough, F1 drivers take pay cut
LONDON (Reuters) – McLaren became the first Formula One team to furlough staff because of the coronavirus on Wednesday, with drivers Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz joining senior management in taking a pay cut. FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 – Pre Season Testing – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – February 21, 2020 McLaren’s Lando… Continue reading McLaren to put staff on furlough, F1 drivers take pay cut
@McLaren: A consortium of significant UK industrial, technology and engineering businesses from across the aerospace, automotive and medical sectors, has come together to produce medical ventilators for the UK.
A consortium of significant UK industrial, technology and engineering businesses from across the aerospace, automotive and medical sectors, has come together to produce medical ventilators for the UK. The VentilatorChallengeUK Consortium (“the consortium”) is led by Dick Elsy, CEO of High Value Manufacturing Catapult, a group of manufacturing research centres in the UK. Over the… Continue reading @McLaren: A consortium of significant UK industrial, technology and engineering businesses from across the aerospace, automotive and medical sectors, has come together to produce medical ventilators for the UK.
UPDATE 2-British carmakers and aerospace groups answer call to make ventilators
LONDON (Reuters) – Some of Britain’s biggest companies with expertise in aerospace and cars have formed three teams to produce basic ventilators to help the National Health Service cope with the coronavirus outbreak. Meggitt (MGGT.L), which employs 12,000 people and builds components including oxygen systems for civil aerospace and military fighter programs, is leading one… Continue reading UPDATE 2-British carmakers and aerospace groups answer call to make ventilators
@McLaren: Luxury automotive, motorsport and technology company McLaren Group has raised additional equity to support its long-term strategy. The Group has also confirmed Paul Walsh as Executive Chairman
Luxury automotive, motorsport and technology company McLaren Group has raised additional equity to support its long-term strategy. The Group has also confirmed Paul Walsh as Executive Chairman. The existing, long-standing shareholders have provided £300m of equity to support the group and McLaren’s commitment to the brand’s strategy. Paul Walsh brings a wealth of business experience… Continue reading @McLaren: Luxury automotive, motorsport and technology company McLaren Group has raised additional equity to support its long-term strategy. The Group has also confirmed Paul Walsh as Executive Chairman
Lamborghini closes Italian factory due to coronavirus
Lamborghini has temporarily closed its Sant’Agata headquarters in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Italian supercar maker will shut its doors from 13 March to 25 March in an effort to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 disease. Northern Italy, where Lamborghini is based, is currently the centre of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe. Italy has… Continue reading Lamborghini closes Italian factory due to coronavirus
Bentley says Brexit priority is auto deal with Europe, not the U.S.
FILE PHOTO: Bentley logos are displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy LONDON (Reuters) – Luxury carmaker Bentley (VOWG_p.DE) said that maintaining free trade with the European Union was its priority over a Brexit deal with the United States, saying less favourable terms could force it… Continue reading Bentley says Brexit priority is auto deal with Europe, not the U.S.
@McLaren: Lighter, more powerful, even more engaging – and uniquely McLaren: the new 765LT is revealed
3 Mar 2020 Next chapter in the McLaren ‘Longtail’ story begins with global unveiling of new 765LT 755bhp and 590lb ft from twin-turbocharged McLaren V8 engine enables 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds; 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds; 0–124mph in 7.2 seconds Transmission gearing optimized for throttle response – 15% quicker in-gear acceleration than a 720S and the… Continue reading @McLaren: Lighter, more powerful, even more engaging – and uniquely McLaren: the new 765LT is revealed
McLaren 765LT revealed: more power, less weight, looks the same
Last year we raved about the 600LT Spider, observing that it wouldn’t be too long before the LT range adopted the 4.0-litre V8 engine from McLaren’s “Super” series of cars (the middle tier of the company’s output, sandwiched by the Sports and Ultimate ranges).The new 755bhp/590lb ft 765LT coupé uses the 3,994cc twin-turbo V8 and seven-speed sequential gearbox with a memory function so that even if you request a downshift that might over-rev the engine, it will make that shift only when the engine and road speed will allow it.For the first time in the LT range, each car will be numbered and production will be capped at, you’ve guessed, 765.
@McLaren: Verdant Theme GT by MSO showcases luxury innovations and bespoke personalisation available from McLaren Special Operations
Ahead of a press conference tomorrow Tuesday March 3 at 0830GMT, during which the next chapter in the McLaren LT story will be revealed, McLaren Automotive is releasing information and images of one of the other cars that will feature – the Verdant Theme GT by MSO (McLaren Special Operations). To follow the press conference… Continue reading @McLaren: Verdant Theme GT by MSO showcases luxury innovations and bespoke personalisation available from McLaren Special Operations