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McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children
The Guardian World
Wednesday 16 September 2026, 08:00 UTC
By Alex Daniel
1 min read
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Carmaker hopes to double sales with new family car expected at ‘critical’ moment for companyMcLaren 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.
Carmaker hopes to double sales with new family car expected at ‘critical’ moment for company
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.
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