13 Nov 2019 McLaren Automotive acquires rights to the Elva name for new Ultimate Series roadster Open-cockpit two-seater celebrates Bruce McLaren-designed 1960s McLaren-Elva sportscars that embody McLaren’s pioneering design and engineering principles The lightest1 road car ever from McLaren Automotive, with bespoke carbon fibre chassis and body, unique carbon fibre seats and sintered carbon ceramic… Continue reading McLaren Elva revealed: extreme new roadster designed for Ultimate driving enjoyment celebrates McLaren’s relentless pioneering spirit
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DTM’s Berger presents electric touring car series concept
LONDON (Reuters) – German Touring Car (DTM) boss Gerhard Berger unveiled on Thursday a proposed electric series with high-performance cars racing at Formula One speeds and with battery changes carried out by robots. If the concept catches on with manufacturers, he said the series could run alongside the mostly European-focused DTM with cars powered by… Continue reading DTM’s Berger presents electric touring car series concept
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Beautiful design and high performance combine as never before with the latest collaboration between premium smartphone maker OnePlus and McLaren, the racing and technology brand and creator of luxury, high performance sportscars and supercars. Announced today, the new OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition draws inspiration from signature McLaren design and celebrates the brand’s relentless pursuit… Continue reading Read more
Renault Sport Racing’s Statement
Renault Sport Racing and McLaren Racing have agreed not to renew their F1 engine supply contract beyond the 2020 season. Cyril Abiteboul, Renault Sport Racing Managing Director: Since our partnership began, McLaren has gone from ninth to fourth position in the Constructors’ Championship. We can therefore consider this a very successful relationship. However, while… Continue reading Renault Sport Racing’s Statement
McLaren North America relocates corporate headquarters from New York to Coppell, Texas
12 Sep 2019 North American HQ moves from NY City to high tech facility in Texas industrial park Continued growth of brand in supercar market requires larger facility with greater storage and service capacity 27 strong retailer network to benefit from a more centrally based HQ and enhanced technical and customer service support McLaren North… Continue reading McLaren North America relocates corporate headquarters from New York to Coppell, Texas
Wed 11 Sep 2019Lotus appoints David McIntyre as Regional Director, Asia Pacific and ChinaDavid brings 25 years’ experience in luxury and performance a…
David brings 25 years’ experience in luxury and performance automotive experience, including 15 years in the region Tasked with building a strong and comprehensive retail network across Asia Pacific markets and China Further evidence of Lotus’ ambition to deliver significant growth in global markets (Hethel, UK – 11 September 2019) – Lotus has strengthened its… Continue reading Wed 11 Sep 2019Lotus appoints David McIntyre as Regional Director, Asia Pacific and ChinaDavid brings 25 years’ experience in luxury and performance a…
Why Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz continue to pump out supercars. – Los Angeles Times
At the Frankfurt Auto Show this week, Lamborghini plans to unveil a V12 hybrid supercar called the Sian. The Bologna, Italy-based brand will make 63 of them, all already spoken for. Though unconfirmed, early reports set the price of the car around $3 million — an astronomical though increasingly common amount. “The Reventon prompted the… Continue reading Why Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz continue to pump out supercars. – Los Angeles Times
Freshly-restored F1 #063 to premiere at UK’s Hampton Court Concours d’Elegance
30 Aug 2019 McLaren F1 #063 on display at Hampton Court Concours d’Elegance has been fully restored by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) Appearance follows announcement of McLaren F1 Certification programme at last year’s event McLaren Automotive is the only body in the world sanctioned to issue the McLaren F1 Certificate of Authenticity McLaren Special Operations… Continue reading Freshly-restored F1 #063 to premiere at UK’s Hampton Court Concours d’Elegance
McLaren Automotive announces striking new Ultimate Series model at Pebble Beach Concours, promising open-top driving perfection
16 Aug 2019 CEO Mike Flewitt reveals design rendering of stunning new model to McLaren customers Striking roadster will debut in 2020 and promises purest driving experience yet Strictly limited production – just 399 cars to be built To be priced between McLaren Senna and Speedtail models An all-new Ultimate Series McLaren supercar, focused on… Continue reading McLaren Automotive announces striking new Ultimate Series model at Pebble Beach Concours, promising open-top driving perfection
New open-top McLaren Ultimate Series hypercar confirmed
McLaren has confirmed that a new ‘Ultimate Series’ hypercar is in the works, which will make its full debut at some stage in 2020 and will be strictly limited to just 399 examples. Announced at Pebble Beach Concors d’Elegance, McLaren has also teased the design of newcomer in typically shadowy format. The roofless model is… Continue reading New open-top McLaren Ultimate Series hypercar confirmed