The Latest Breaking News from Nick Collins

McLaren announces plans for £500m investment in UK

An estimated 1,000 jobs could be created at the luxury carmaker’s sites in Woking and South Yorkshire by 2032.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

The McLaren Artura Is Dying: Report

Woking's hybrid supercar might not be long for this world.

Motor1 · Sep 16

‘The anxiety never disappears’: Monmouth businesses recover from severe flooding

Restaurants, bars and shops are happy to be back after Storm Claudia – but there are fears for the future

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025

McLaren's First SUV Is Coming In 2028 With a Hybrid V-8: Report

McLaren has been teasing the idea of a performance SUV for several years, but now it may finally become a reality. According to a new report, the British supercar manufacturer’s first high-riding performance vehicle is set to debut in 2028, complete with a hybrid V-8 powertrain.

Motor1 · Nov 12, 2025

It's Happening: McLaren Confirms a Vehicle With 'More Than Two Seats'

Despite recent launches like the Artura sports car and the W1 hypercar, McLaren's future remains uncertain. The company was recently acquired by CYVN Holdings, an arm of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, and merged with British EV startup Forseven.

Motor1 · Sep 24, 2025

A McLaren EV Could Still Happen—Just Not Anytime Soon

Automakers big and small are rethinking their electrification plans. Some have delayed launches of new products, while others are shifting development resources to hybrids. The industry is in an awkward transition that has McLaren taking a leisurely approach to electric vehicles.

Motor1 · Sep 4, 2025

Longtime Ferrari Boss Might Be Working for McLaren

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is one of the most important people in Ferrari's history. He first worked for the Formula 1 team in the 1970s and joined the company again in 1991, becoming Enzo Ferrari's successor. In his tenure, which lasted until 2014, Montezemolo oversaw a transformation in Ferrari's road-car…

Motor1 · Jun 27, 2025

After Just Three Years, McLaren Has Another New CEO

McLaren has a new CEO. The company announced Tuesday that Nick Collins will replace former CEO Michael Leiters, effective immediately. Leiters, who previously worked as an executive at Ferrari and Porsche, has held the position since 2022. 

Motor1 · May 2, 2025

McLaren set to go electric as part of Forseven merger

Abu Dhabi investment company puts two businesses together, with Chinese Nio tech behind both

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025