McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children

McLaren will create 1,000 jobs, adding to its existing workforce of 2,500 people, after a £500m investment by its new Abu Dhabi owner. Photograph: Stan Papior McLaren will create 1,000 jobs, adding to its existing workforce of 2,500 people, after a £500m investment by its new Abu Dhabi owner. Photograph: Stan Papior Automotive industry 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

Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.