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McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children

16 Sep 2026, 08:00 GMT By Alex Daniel
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Article McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children
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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...