McLaren Automotive is celebrating the beginning of full production of the new 720S supercar, with the completion of the ‘Job#1’ car. The move to full production marks the beginning of a new chapter in the McLaren Automotive story, as the second generation of the Super Series – codenamed ‘P14’ – replaces the first generation, ‘P11’ model family … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 March
The upcoming McLaren three-seater supercar will cost £2M when it goes on sale in two years. Just 106 will be built, the same number as the original three-seater F1 road car, and they’re already sold to existing McLaren owners who put down five-figure deposit, reports Nick Gibbs of Automotive News Europe. German environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 February
The Mercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+ is now available to order, with prices starting from £78,935. The E 63 S 4MATIC+ costs £88,295, while the E 63 S 4MATIC+ Edition 1 is available for £106,585 and first deliveries are in June. McLaren Automotive will create more than 200 jobs in Britain. It will bring production of its carbon-fibre chassis from Austria to … [Read more...]
Weekend review: 2016 in the mirror
The relentless rise of Sports Utility Vehicles seems to have dominated discussions among motoring writers, drivers and the industry during 2016 but it was a more familiar family-car which impressed just before the dawn of 2017. Looking back at our testing diary for the year and also the brief opportunities for some first drives in a host of cars, we … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 December
There are already over 60,000 home charge points for electric cars in the UK, and new research finds these sockets will be one of the most desirable features of neighbourhoods in 20 years’ time. The study, conducted by electric car campaign Go Ultra Low, suggests technologies such as electric car charging points, ‘positivity’ lamp posts which beam … [Read more...]
McLaren F1 founder leaves
Ron Dennis has been forced out as chairman and chief executive of McLaren, bringing to an end the Briton's 35-year involvement with one of Formula One's top teams. The 69-year-old relinquished his duties on Tuesday following a decision by the majority shareholders to place him on 'gardening leave' until his contract expires in … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: McLaren 570GT Coupe
McLaren Automotive Limited has just undertaken ‘The Tour 2016’ to outline their plans for the next six years, says David Miles. Although the McLaren name has been synonymous with motor racing for over 50 years, their Automotive Limited division, which manufactures high quality sports road a track use coupes, has just completed their first business … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 September
The company building London’s Black Cabs has now given a lift to the Bloodhound Project. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has become the prime sponsor and will provide technical as well as financial support to the Project and promote its Inspirational Programme throughout Asia, which means plans for challenging the World Land Speed Record in 2017 are now back … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: McLaren 570S Coupe
You know there is something special about to be experienced when you step into an entry-level car costing £143,000. With the McLaren badge on the shark-like front it is going to be different to almost anything else you’ve driven, entry level or above. Having previously driven the McLaren 650S which was pitched as an every-day car, I … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 July
MotorLine Maserati of Cardiff sponsored a successful Polo in the Park event last weekend. The event in Pontcanna Fields attracted hundreds of spectators and guests who enjoyed the match series and display of Maserati cars, but also took advantage of an opportunity to meet the players (right), including Ed Williams from the Vale of … [Read more...]
