Following the merger of McLaren Automotive and McLaren Technology Group in July 2017 to enhance synergies, the McLaren Group has announced several further developments in the company’s operational structure to bring greater efficiency and simplification to the business. Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, McLaren Group Executive Chairman, explained: “The work of the past year… Continue reading McLaren Group continues corporate simplification
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Brabham BT62: 5.4-litre V8-powered hypercar due next week
Brabham Automotive has released a new preview image of its upcoming BT62 hypercar, which is due to be revealed next week. The new picture is of the car’s badge and follows another image that showed the rear LED lights and a large carbonfibre rear wing in darkness. Brabham describes its model as a “low-slung, race-inspired car”. It will cost… Continue reading Brabham BT62: 5.4-litre V8-powered hypercar due next week
‘2018 might see a road-legal production car hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes’
This year will, in all likelihood, see a road-legal production car (perhaps more than one) attempt to hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes, completely and utterly. Still, you have to admit that, however daft, it’s a pretty remarkable target for cars that are road-legal and more than wild one-offs. It wasn’t so long… Continue reading ‘2018 might see a road-legal production car hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes’
The Ferrari team invests 382 million a year in R & D
Ferrari is the most famous team of the Formula 1 races and also the one with the biggest budget. However, details of it are now known. Thus, the brand spent 382 million in R & D in 2016, 93 in paying its workers and 66 in operating expenses. The statements indicate that Ferrari generated $… Continue reading The Ferrari team invests 382 million a year in R & D
McLaren goes to new lengths to boost efficiency
1 Apr 2018 The depth of the McLaren Technology Centre lake and size of floor tiles now measured daily Staff encouraged to move around the building with metronomic efficiency Synchronized tea-breaks introduced to save time Video giving an insight into working life at McLaren Automotive released. Click here. McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury,… Continue reading McLaren goes to new lengths to boost efficiency
New Track Pack Puts McLaren 570S Spider in Pole Position for Circuit Performance
29 Mar 2018 McLaren 570S Spider: a convertible without compromise and dynamic equal of 570S Coupé Track Pack specification brings together the most desirable lightweight options for 570S Spider purchasers wanting to enjoy their new McLaren on circuits Follows success of 570S Coupé Track Pack, which accounts for more than 10% of Coupé sales Options… Continue reading New Track Pack Puts McLaren 570S Spider in Pole Position for Circuit Performance
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 12 – March 18, 2017
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week March 12, 2018 – March 18, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- The 2018 NADA AEA Member Reception is coming soon! The next… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 12 – March 18, 2017
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG004S to use 690bhp Nissan V6
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) boss Jim Glickenhaus has confirmed that the American company’s new SCG004S supercar will use a twin-turbocharged V6 from the Nissan GT-R. The 3.8-litre unit, which replaces the blown 5.0-litre V8 that the car was announced with, will produce 690bhp in the entry-level variant, with more power offered via a high-performance package. Power in the supercar is sent rearwards through… Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG004S to use 690bhp Nissan V6
Lister Motor Company previews Storm II
The Lister Motor Company was revived back in 2014, and since then the British company’s boss, Lawrence Whittaker, has made no secret of his desire to see the company produce a hypercar capable of taking on the likes of McLaren, Pagani and Koenigsegg. It now appears those plans may finally be coming to fruition after… Continue reading Lister Motor Company previews Storm II
Aston Martin’s Mid-Engine Car Will Likely Have a Bespoke Engine, Might Have Manual Gearbox
Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer is one of the good ones. He’s not just another talking head spouting the company line in rehearsed statements. He says more of substance than most CEOs, and he’s intensely interesting and opinionated. He also doesn’t hold back when it comes to information on the future of where the brand… Continue reading Aston Martin’s Mid-Engine Car Will Likely Have a Bespoke Engine, Might Have Manual Gearbox