McLaren Automotive and the LEGO Group have joined forces to create the new LEGO® Speed Champions McLaren Elva. The 263-piece replica of one of the world’s most exclusive open-top speedsters comes complete with a mini figure inspired by McLaren’s Principal Development Engineer for the Ultimate Series, Rachel Brown. Designed for …
Read More »Daniel Ricciardo drives the new McLaren Artura
McLaren Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo took time out of his busy pre-season diary to take the all-new McLaren Artura high-performance hybrid supercar for a spin. Now he’s part of the McLaren family, alongside team-mate Lando Norris, Daniel gets to drive McLarens with two seats as well as one – …
Read More »Watch Lando Norris drive the new McLaren Elva
McLaren F1 racing driver Lando Norris has been getting to grips with the all-new Elva sports car at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix. The latest model in the McLaren Ultimate Series line, the Elva is designed to give the purest distillation of driving thrills. With an 815PS twin-turbo …
Read More »McLaren and Blue Peter launch ‘Supercar’ competition
Supercar maker McLaren Automotive has teamed up with the BBC’s Blue Peter children’s programme to launch a unique competition asking young viewers to design their ‘Supercar of the Future’. The winner will have the opportunity to meet with McLaren’s leading designers and engineers and see their winning design brought to …
Read More »Aston Martin Vantage review
Since Aston Martin was founded in 1913 it has suffered some turbulent financial times, including bankruptcy on a couple of occasions. Despite this, the brand is strong and globally renowned. Currently in a stronger position than it has been for some years, it is a company with revitalised ambition. Probably …
Read More »Top 5 Most Expensive Supercars of 2018
Increasingly cars are not just used to get you from A to B, they are also a status symbol. No self-respecting billionaire or celebrity would be without the latest supercar to show off to their wealthy friends. The super cars can be fitted with the latest technology and modified to …
Read More »2018 F1 Season: Half-way review
With an unexpectedly close title race unfolding, technical modifications will be the main focus for all teams in the upcoming summer break. So too will strategies relating to ‘secondary’ drivers, and how they may decoy rivals, enabling their team to get the best results possible. Here, Automotive Blog looks at …
Read More »McLaren 570S raises £725,000 for charity
A McLaren donated to Sir Elton John’s charity has sold for a staggering £725,000 – more than four times its value. Philanthropic petrolheads battled it out to get their hands on the stunning 204mph McLaren 570S Spider at The Argento Ball. The convertible, which McLaren Automotive donated to the Elton …
Read More »McLaren 570GT review
The McLaren 570GT is like no other McLaren. With chassis, suspension, steering and styling tweaks, extra luggage space and more creature comforts, it’s the most practical and comfortable McLaren ever. Maybe it’s just me, but I struggle to distinguish between McLaren models, but with the 570GT there’s an obvious giveaway. …
Read More »Pure electric McLaren launched
McLaren Automotive has unveiled its first 100% electric vehicle – the diminutive McLaren P1. Now available, but only to a limited group of potential customers (those under the age of six), the open-top car features a central driving position – just like the iconic McLaren F1 – and McLaren’s signature …
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