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McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children
UK NewsBusinessSportsSeptember 16, 2026 at 9:00 AMNational

McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children

By Alex DanielThe Guardian - UK News

Model comes as part of £500m UK investment by firm’s new Abu Dhabi owner that will also fund new factoryMcLaren is gearing up to build an SUV for the first time in its 63-year history, betting that the glamour of its all-conquering Formula One team can sell cars to wealthy fans who do not own its supercars.The model, which does not yet have a name, comes as part of a £500m investment by McLaren’s new Abu Dhabi owner that will also create 1,000 jobs, adding to the existing workforce of 2,500 people. Continue reading...

Model comes as part of £500m UK investment by firm’s new Abu Dhabi owner that will also fund new factory

McLaren is gearing up to build an SUV for the first time in its 63-year history, betting that the glamour of its all-conquering Formula One team can sell cars to wealthy fans who do not own its supercars.

The model, which does not yet have a name, comes as part of a £500m investment by McLaren’s new Abu Dhabi owner that will also create 1,000 jobs, adding to the existing workforce of 2,500 people.

Continue reading...