British supercar company McLaren is supplying key safety technology to Uber’s troubled self-driving car business as part of a contract worth tens of millions of pounds. McLaren, best known for its British Formula 1 racing team and its popular sportscar business, has been making parts for a backup system for Uber’s driverless car project in a deal worth… Continue reading British Formula 1 maker McLaren designing Uber self-driving failsafe system – Telegraph.co.uk
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Fri 28 Dec 2018
Gordon Murray awarded CBE in Queen’s New Year Honours
Legendary automotive designer and engineer, Gordon Murray, made Commander of the British Empire for ‘services to Motoring’
Gordon Murray crowns 50 years of automotive design with royal recognition
Career highlights include 20 years in Formula One; designing the McLaren F1; and introducing the revolutionary iStream vehicle manufacturing process
Automotive designer and engineer, Professor Gordon Murray has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in the Queen’s New Year Honours 2019. The accolade is in recognition of his ‘services to Motoring’ after a lifetime of devising and delivering creative and ground-breaking projects in the motorsport and automotive sectors.
Gordon Murray said: “It is extremely humbling to receive a CBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours. I’ve spent more than 50 years doing what I love, working with a wealth of highly-talented and creative people around the world, but primarily in the UK. From the competing during the heyday of Formula One, to designing the world’s fastest supercar, I’ve loved every minute. I’d like to dedicate this honour to all those I’ve worked with over the years and I look forward to an exciting new future for the Gordon Murray Group.”
Having designed his first car in 1967, Murray moved to the UK to join the Brabham Formula One Team as Technical Director winning two world championships (1981 and 1983), and then moved to McLaren International as Technical Director in 1988 where the team won three consecutive championships – 1988, 1989 and 1990.
Having accrued 50 Grand Prix wins in Formula One, he went on to establish a new company – McLaren Cars Limited. The Company’s first project was the renowned McLaren F1 Road Car. A racing version won two world sports car championships and the Le Mans 24-hour race in 1995. Murray guided several other successful projects at McLaren Cars, culminating with the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren programme.
In 2005 Murray formed a new British company for the design, engineering, prototyping and development of vehicles – Gordon Murray Design Limited. The Surrey-based company has a global reputation as one of the finest automotive design teams in the world and is responsible for an innovative and disruptive manufacturing technology: iStream®.
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About Gordon Murray Group
Gordon Murray Group currently incorporates Gordon Murray Design (GMD) and Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA).
GMA is a newly-established specialist vehicle manufacturing company, which will take innovative car designs from GMD into limited-run production using the iStream system. It will also be able to build vehicles on a low-volume basis for external customers, to bespoke designs or by licensing its own models. The T.43 sports car is the first platform and product designed for licence or sale by GMA.
About iStream
iStream is GMD’s revolutionary manufacturing system, which is now fully industrialised. The latest iteration of the system, iStream Superlight®, combines a high-strength aluminium frame with advanced carbon fibre composite panels – bringing Formula One-derived construction and technologies to mainstream car production. GMD is currently working on several global projects, all of which are based on GMD’s iStream manufacturing process.
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‘Grounds for optimism’ over Brexit deal – Clark – Hermann Herald
It comes as leading Conservative Brexiteers urge in favour of a Canada-style agreement. Theresa May said her proposals, which , remain the only viable option for an exit agreement. Mr Clark told Radio that “of course we want a deal”, adding that there “are grounds for optimism that we can can reach an agreement”. 0:22… Continue reading ‘Grounds for optimism’ over Brexit deal – Clark – Hermann Herald
McLaren to support BBC Children in Need for The Rickshaw Challenge 2018
The Rickshaw Challenge 2018 kicks off on November 9, featuring an all new rickshaw, built by McLaren. Now entering its eighth year, The Rickshaw Challenge sees young people supported by the British charity ride more than 400 miles over eight days. Starting on Friday November 9, the riders will set off from Calais, pedal 31… Continue reading McLaren to support BBC Children in Need for The Rickshaw Challenge 2018
Unique McLaren P1™ GTR by McLaren Special Operations commemorates 1988 Ayrton Senna maiden championship
20 Dec 2018 McLaren Special Operations (MSO) completes unique McLaren P1™ GTR bespoke commission in celebration of 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna securing his maiden Formula 1 World Championship Chassis 12 finished in livery that is a tribute to all-conquering McLaren MP4/4 and its Brazilian driver Aerodynamic upgrades increase downforce of track-focused car Christened ‘Beco’… Continue reading Unique McLaren P1™ GTR by McLaren Special Operations commemorates 1988 Ayrton Senna maiden championship
McLaren reveals bespoke P1 GTR inspired by Ayrton Senna
McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has revealed a bespoke P1 GTR, built to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s first Formula 1 championship victory. Chassis no12 is finished in the same McLaren Rocket Red and Anniversary White colour scheme as the Marlboro-sponsored MP4/4 that propelled Senna to victory in the 1988 F1 season. Commissioned by… Continue reading McLaren reveals bespoke P1 GTR inspired by Ayrton Senna
Truckmaker Volvo builds safety stockpiles to prepare for no-deal Brexit
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) has triggered its hard Brexit contingency plans, with the truckmaker building “safety stock” with its British dealers and considering alternative shipping routes to minimise disruption. FILE PHOTO: A worker holds a component for a Volvo truck at the Muller manufacturing facility in Redditch, Britain August 28, 2018. REUTERS/Darren… Continue reading Truckmaker Volvo builds safety stockpiles to prepare for no-deal Brexit
Design legend Frank Stephenson on life before and after McLaren
“When I was 22, my father called me and told me this had to be my last year,” Stephenson recalls. “I was good at racing, he said – lots of thirds, fifths, sevenths, usually top 10 – but I wasn’t winning. By 30, I’d have plenty of broken bones and no future and I needed… Continue reading Design legend Frank Stephenson on life before and after McLaren
McLAREN AND ONEPLUS REDEFINE SPEED WITH ONEPLUS 6T McLAREN EDITION PHONE
McLaren and mobile phone company, OnePlus, to unveil the new OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition at the “Salute to Speed” event at the McLaren Technology Centre The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition is a harmonious combination of speed, technology and beauty, and is the company’s fastest handset yet Available in Western Europe and North America on Thursday,… Continue reading McLAREN AND ONEPLUS REDEFINE SPEED WITH ONEPLUS 6T McLAREN EDITION PHONE
McLaren works with local community schools to give young people the career skills they need
On December 6 2018, McLaren hosted its fourth annual Work Inspiration event for young people in the local community. The day saw 13 students take part in a range of unique learning experiences that are designed to develop future career skills. From developing problem-solving skills by pitching their own marketing campaign, to improving communication and… Continue reading McLaren works with local community schools to give young people the career skills they need