Ant Henson test drives the McLaren GT back to back with its big brother, the 720S, to find out if it's a true grand tourer, a full-on supercar, or something else entirely... (Words copyright Ant Henson. Photographs, as individually credited, copyright Ant Henson, and from McLaren). Picture the scenario. You’ve a couple of hundred thousand pounds burning a hole in your pocket. You’re keen to … [Read more...]
McLaren 620R – First Drive
Chris Adamson assesses Mclaren’s latest model, the new 620R… (Photos as individually credited). McLaren’s current resurgence in Formula One has put the British brand back in the sporting spotlight although for most racing enthusiasts the thrill of motorsport is still very much a long-distance connection. However, if you do want to experience some of the visceral energy of motor racing and … [Read more...]
A new McLaren arrives
First view of the McLaren Artura… …By Chris Adamson. (Photographs as individually credited, from McLaren and from Chris). Hybrid hypercar pioneers McLaren first wowed the motoring world with the 2012 debut of the P1, now, almost a decade later, they are set to go hybrid mainstream – well, if you can call a car that costs over £180,000 mainstream that is. Welcome to the Artura, a high … [Read more...]
New Forest McLaren dealership opens – and McLaren GT unveiled
Opening of New Forest McLaren dealership and unveiling of McLaren GT… Chris Adamson reports. (Photographs by Chris and McLaren). Affluent south coast motorists are the target audience for the ninth McLaren dealership to open in Britain as the British sportscar brand heads towards its target of 6,000 world-wide sales by 2024 – last year they sold 4,816 units. McLaren New Forest is located … [Read more...]
New McLaren 570S Spider – First Impressions
Chris Adamson test-drives the latest fast mover from McLaren... (All words and photographs by Chris). In the depths of a blustery autumn with another British winter on the horizon you can cheer yourself with thoughts of summer and the joys of open top motoring that await. If that dream also includes achieving this wind in the hair experience at close on 200 miles an hour and you have almost … [Read more...]
McLaren News – Future Direction – and 570GT Coupé Road Test
McLaren outlines the firm’s way forward – plus the new 570GT Road Test. All by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). McLaren Automotive Limited has just undertaken what they called ‘The Tour 2016’ to outline to the UK’s motoring media the company’s plans for the next six years. Although the McLaren name has been synonymous with motor racing for over 50 years, their Automotive Limited … [Read more...]
McLaren 650S Spider Road Test
‘If you want a convertible McLaren road car then there is only one option – the £220,000 650S Spider and Chris Adamson has had the privilege of driving one’. Words and all photos by Chris. The McLaren name will always be associated with motor racing, historically that has been through Formula One although, at the moment, the Woking team is struggling at the back of the grid. But the brand has … [Read more...]
Road Test – McLaren 570S Coupé
Cheer Up! Wheels-Alive Road-tests the McLaren 570S Coupé – Miles of Smiles. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). 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 … [Read more...]