McLaren Automotive announce new locations around the world
Peloton25
04-17-2010, 04:37 AM
McLaren to open HQ in Bahrain
The Formula 1 racetrack has attracted one of the world's newest sports cars manufacturers to business-friendly Bahrain.
McLaren Automotive announced yesterday that it would open its regional head office here.
All distributor-side management, marketing and support functions for the premium high-performance sports car manufacturer will be managed from the new offices.
The British car company, which was officially launched in March, will also begin sales in 2011 with its first 'pure' McLaren, the MP4-12C.
"We have chosen Bahrain for a number of strong reasons," said McLaren Automotives Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regional director Ian Gorsuch.
"With a Formula One racetrack, an excellent business environment and its close proximity to our major shareholders, Bahrain was the obvious location."
He said the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir had hosted a Formula One Grand Prix for the past seven years and has excellent facilities for performance testing and hosting events.
"Last year, McLaren subjected a 12C prototype to extreme hot-weather testing in the heat, dust and humidity of the Gulf summer," said Mr Gorsuch.
"Testing was conducted at the BIC as well as on the country's desert roads."
He said the competitive cost and ease of setting up in Bahrain in addition to the attractive lifestyle being offered were major factors in the decision.
"On the whole, it was felt that the Bahraini commercial environment was very conducive to doing business," said Mr Gorsuch.
He said with Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company having a 42 per cent stake in McLaren Group as well as a 50pc stake in McLaren Automotive, Bahrain is considered a home away from home by the company.
Mr Gorsuch said that this was a very positive decision by McLaren Automotive.
"We have had close links to Bahrain for some time through our partnership with Mumtalakat, and last year successfully conducted hot-weather testing for the forthcoming 12C here," he said.
"And now we will be able to take further advantage of the number of excellent opportunities that come from establishing an office in Bahrain."
He said McLaren Automotive had a rich heritage in producing premium sports cars for the road.
"The street-legal F1 model, which was launched in 1992, is still regarded as one of the best examples of supercar exotica," said Mr Gorsuch.
"The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, one of the fastest cars on the streets today, is also the most successful supercar ever in its price bracket, with over 2,000 cars sold since its 2003 launch."
He said the McLaren MP4-12C was the first in a range of high performance sports cars from McLaren Automotive and represented 'pure McLaren,' from its unique engineering to its bespoke design where everything is for a reason.
"The 12C and future models within the range, will challenge the world's best sports cars, benefiting from the expertise and virtuosity of the McLaren Group," said Mr Gorsuch.
"It is set to re-write the rules of sports car design through Formula One - inspired engineering, a revolutionary carbon fibre chassis and an absolute focus on efficiency and quality."
He said the 12C was set to be built in the UK at the new McLaren Production Centre in Woking.
"It will go on sale in Europe from spring 2011, followed soon after by the Middle East, where it will take up to 20pc of the 1,000 12Cs built in its first year," said Mr Gorsuch.
The car is expected to be priced at $250,000 (BD94,272).
Source (http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/newsdetails.aspx?storyid=275685)
>8^)
ER
The Formula 1 racetrack has attracted one of the world's newest sports cars manufacturers to business-friendly Bahrain.
McLaren Automotive announced yesterday that it would open its regional head office here.
All distributor-side management, marketing and support functions for the premium high-performance sports car manufacturer will be managed from the new offices.
The British car company, which was officially launched in March, will also begin sales in 2011 with its first 'pure' McLaren, the MP4-12C.
"We have chosen Bahrain for a number of strong reasons," said McLaren Automotives Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regional director Ian Gorsuch.
"With a Formula One racetrack, an excellent business environment and its close proximity to our major shareholders, Bahrain was the obvious location."
He said the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir had hosted a Formula One Grand Prix for the past seven years and has excellent facilities for performance testing and hosting events.
"Last year, McLaren subjected a 12C prototype to extreme hot-weather testing in the heat, dust and humidity of the Gulf summer," said Mr Gorsuch.
"Testing was conducted at the BIC as well as on the country's desert roads."
He said the competitive cost and ease of setting up in Bahrain in addition to the attractive lifestyle being offered were major factors in the decision.
"On the whole, it was felt that the Bahraini commercial environment was very conducive to doing business," said Mr Gorsuch.
He said with Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company having a 42 per cent stake in McLaren Group as well as a 50pc stake in McLaren Automotive, Bahrain is considered a home away from home by the company.
Mr Gorsuch said that this was a very positive decision by McLaren Automotive.
"We have had close links to Bahrain for some time through our partnership with Mumtalakat, and last year successfully conducted hot-weather testing for the forthcoming 12C here," he said.
"And now we will be able to take further advantage of the number of excellent opportunities that come from establishing an office in Bahrain."
He said McLaren Automotive had a rich heritage in producing premium sports cars for the road.
"The street-legal F1 model, which was launched in 1992, is still regarded as one of the best examples of supercar exotica," said Mr Gorsuch.
"The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, one of the fastest cars on the streets today, is also the most successful supercar ever in its price bracket, with over 2,000 cars sold since its 2003 launch."
He said the McLaren MP4-12C was the first in a range of high performance sports cars from McLaren Automotive and represented 'pure McLaren,' from its unique engineering to its bespoke design where everything is for a reason.
"The 12C and future models within the range, will challenge the world's best sports cars, benefiting from the expertise and virtuosity of the McLaren Group," said Mr Gorsuch.
"It is set to re-write the rules of sports car design through Formula One - inspired engineering, a revolutionary carbon fibre chassis and an absolute focus on efficiency and quality."
He said the 12C was set to be built in the UK at the new McLaren Production Centre in Woking.
"It will go on sale in Europe from spring 2011, followed soon after by the Middle East, where it will take up to 20pc of the 1,000 12Cs built in its first year," said Mr Gorsuch.
The car is expected to be priced at $250,000 (BD94,272).
Source (http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/newsdetails.aspx?storyid=275685)
>8^)
ER
murraydeschot
04-28-2010, 03:25 AM
Dealership update ... there will be dealerships in London and Manchester serving the UK. One in Belgium serving Benelux ...
No names or further details yet ...
No names or further details yet ...
PatrickT82
04-30-2010, 09:13 AM
will definitely hop by in London and Belgium!
murraydeschot
05-21-2010, 05:42 PM
Direct from McLaren Automotive this evening ...
We are in the final stages of appointing our retail partners and expect to confirm the names of the majority of these partners in the coming weeks. However, we can confirm we will be represented by many of the world’s best automotive retailers in the following cities and markets:
· Europe: Birmingham, London, Manchester; Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich; Brussels; Monaco, Paris; Milan; Barcelona/Madrid; Zurich
· North America: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orange County, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tampa; Toronto
· Middle-East / South Africa: Manama; Doha; Jeddah, Riyadh; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; Kuwait; Johannesburg
· Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong; Singapore; Sydney; Tokyo
We are in the final stages of appointing our retail partners and expect to confirm the names of the majority of these partners in the coming weeks. However, we can confirm we will be represented by many of the world’s best automotive retailers in the following cities and markets:
· Europe: Birmingham, London, Manchester; Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich; Brussels; Monaco, Paris; Milan; Barcelona/Madrid; Zurich
· North America: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orange County, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tampa; Toronto
· Middle-East / South Africa: Manama; Doha; Jeddah, Riyadh; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; Kuwait; Johannesburg
· Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong; Singapore; Sydney; Tokyo
zx4000
05-24-2010, 09:21 AM
I have personally received email of the world dealer network of mclaren exclusive MP4-12C, but in range of Asia-Pacific only Singapore, Sydney, Hong-Kong, Tokyo held its authority, why not building up in Korea? i already put my strong interest in these curiosity of purchase and see also much more possibility of pretty mature market even further rather than sydney. So you dont get fear to go into Korea Market but only need mysterious & intellectual marketing in the light of failure when Mclaren F1 got down to USA. If Mclaren folks lurks in this forums, please email me i can do something.
Please mind you that Korea F1 will be open this year at the Youngam, why do you try to lose the chance ? Korean see the Mclaren to be far veiled presence, fairly enough to knock Korea out. Go Go
zx4002@naver.com
Please mind you that Korea F1 will be open this year at the Youngam, why do you try to lose the chance ? Korean see the Mclaren to be far veiled presence, fairly enough to knock Korea out. Go Go
zx4002@naver.com
Peloton25
05-24-2010, 09:52 AM
I think the answer you will get from McLaren is that they don't see the Korean market as being strong enough to justify a McLaren franchise at this point.
They are taking a measured approach with these new franchises which is very typically "McLaren". This is a very big step for the company - even moreso than really anything else that could impact their future viability, they have to get this part right.
As I understand it, they had some 600 offers of interest from around the world. They narrowed that list to about 150 candidates and ultimately have selected about 35 of them to get started with. Surely as time goes on they will be expanding their network of dealerships if things go as planned. There are a lot of countries that have not made the early list, but could offer McLaren some potential sales. Starting off with a smaller network is truly the wise thing to do right now in my opinion.
>8^)
ER
They are taking a measured approach with these new franchises which is very typically "McLaren". This is a very big step for the company - even moreso than really anything else that could impact their future viability, they have to get this part right.
As I understand it, they had some 600 offers of interest from around the world. They narrowed that list to about 150 candidates and ultimately have selected about 35 of them to get started with. Surely as time goes on they will be expanding their network of dealerships if things go as planned. There are a lot of countries that have not made the early list, but could offer McLaren some potential sales. Starting off with a smaller network is truly the wise thing to do right now in my opinion.
>8^)
ER
zx4000
05-26-2010, 10:05 AM
I think the answer you will get from McLaren is that they don't see the Korean market as being strong enough to justify a McLaren franchise at this point.
They are taking a measured approach with these new franchises which is very typically "McLaren". This is a very big step for the company - even moreso than really anything else that could impact their future viability, they have to get this part right.
As I understand it, they had some 600 offers of interest from around the world. They narrowed that list to about 150 candidates and ultimately have selected about 35 of them to get started with. Surely as time goes on they will be expanding their network of dealerships if things go as planned. There are a lot of countries that have not made the early list, but could offer McLaren some potential sales. Starting off with a smaller network is truly the wise thing to do right now in my opinion.
>8^)
ER
Erik, rather that Mclaren realizes not strong enough to go into Korean Market, actully the fact they are not eductated in the market makes them timid even further, thus likely chooses a far discreet way. Frankly image of Mclaren in Korea is casted in formidable presence in automotive technology, but the problem is those who feel in that way are minority.
The fact of people who can afford these supercars is limited have the possibility up reversely?
They are taking a measured approach with these new franchises which is very typically "McLaren". This is a very big step for the company - even moreso than really anything else that could impact their future viability, they have to get this part right.
As I understand it, they had some 600 offers of interest from around the world. They narrowed that list to about 150 candidates and ultimately have selected about 35 of them to get started with. Surely as time goes on they will be expanding their network of dealerships if things go as planned. There are a lot of countries that have not made the early list, but could offer McLaren some potential sales. Starting off with a smaller network is truly the wise thing to do right now in my opinion.
>8^)
ER
Erik, rather that Mclaren realizes not strong enough to go into Korean Market, actully the fact they are not eductated in the market makes them timid even further, thus likely chooses a far discreet way. Frankly image of Mclaren in Korea is casted in formidable presence in automotive technology, but the problem is those who feel in that way are minority.
The fact of people who can afford these supercars is limited have the possibility up reversely?
Peloton25
05-26-2010, 07:22 PM
There are several large metropolitan areas of North America which have also been 'overlooked' in this initial list of 35 according to some people, and a few which were chosen that have left some others scratching their heads as to why. I believe if we all give it some time the market will decide where McLaren's additional franchises should be and whether the ones chosen so far were the right decisions. They have to start somewhere...
You may recall when the F1 was built they could not certify the car for sale here in the USA. Yet now that the laws have become more favorable to allow the importation of them and you'll find approximately two dozen here today. In turn, McLaren have established F1 service centers on each coast of the country in order to support those cars and their owners.
This too will evolve as time goes on. :)
>8^)
ER
You may recall when the F1 was built they could not certify the car for sale here in the USA. Yet now that the laws have become more favorable to allow the importation of them and you'll find approximately two dozen here today. In turn, McLaren have established F1 service centers on each coast of the country in order to support those cars and their owners.
This too will evolve as time goes on. :)
>8^)
ER
peterst
05-28-2010, 03:33 AM
There are several large metropolitan areas of North America which have also been 'overlooked' in this initial list of 35 according to some people, and a few which were chosen that have left some others scratching their heads as to why. I believe if we all give it some time the market will decide where McLaren's additional franchises should be and whether the ones chosen so far were the right decisions. They have to start somewhere...
You may recall when the F1 was built they could not certify the car for sale here in the USA. Yet now that the laws have become more favorable to allow the importation of them and you'll find approximately two dozen here today. In turn, McLaren have established F1 service centers on each coast of the country in order to support those cars and their owners.
This too will evolve as time goes on. :)
>8^)
ER
Being a long time McLaren's customer, I've got the following letter.
Dear Dr. ...
Today, we are delighted to announce the city locations of our global retail network.
We are in the final stages of appointing our retail partners and expect to confirm the names of the majority of these partners in the coming weeks. However, we can confirm we will be represented by many of the world’s best automotive retailers in the following cities and markets:
· Europe: Birmingham, London, Manchester; Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich; Brussels; Monaco, Paris; Milan; Barcelona/Madrid; Zurich
· North America: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orange County, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tampa; Toronto
· Middle-East / South Africa: Manama; Doha; Jeddah, Riyadh; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; Kuwait; Johannesburg
· Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong; Singapore; Sydney; Tokyo
We look forward to informing you when further details of our retail partners are confirmed.
Kindest regards,
Client Services
McLaren Automotive
You may recall when the F1 was built they could not certify the car for sale here in the USA. Yet now that the laws have become more favorable to allow the importation of them and you'll find approximately two dozen here today. In turn, McLaren have established F1 service centers on each coast of the country in order to support those cars and their owners.
This too will evolve as time goes on. :)
>8^)
ER
Being a long time McLaren's customer, I've got the following letter.
Dear Dr. ...
Today, we are delighted to announce the city locations of our global retail network.
We are in the final stages of appointing our retail partners and expect to confirm the names of the majority of these partners in the coming weeks. However, we can confirm we will be represented by many of the world’s best automotive retailers in the following cities and markets:
· Europe: Birmingham, London, Manchester; Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich; Brussels; Monaco, Paris; Milan; Barcelona/Madrid; Zurich
· North America: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orange County, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tampa; Toronto
· Middle-East / South Africa: Manama; Doha; Jeddah, Riyadh; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; Kuwait; Johannesburg
· Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong; Singapore; Sydney; Tokyo
We look forward to informing you when further details of our retail partners are confirmed.
Kindest regards,
Client Services
McLaren Automotive
Peloton25
06-17-2010, 07:24 PM
McLaren Automotive's UK Retailers Confirmed
We are very pleased to announce our UK retail partners.
In our home market we will be represented by Jardine Motors Group in London, Rybrook Holdings Ltd in Birmingham and Sytner Group in Manchester.
(further contact details are listed at the end of this article)
The appointment of these retail partners is a real milestone for McLaren Automotive as Antony Sheriff, McLaren Automotive’s Managing Director explains:
“I am thrilled to announce the relationship between McLaren Automotive and its UK representatives - three of the best car retail businesses in the world. The UK is our home, and the strong demand for the 12C from potential retailers and prospects is evidence of the strength of the McLaren brand in the UK.
“British car enthusiasts are demanding; they enjoy and appreciate performance cars, and traditionally buy what’s best. We now have the ideal partners in the UK who have enormous experience in delivering extraordinary customer service to help us deliver on those expectations.”
McLaren Automotive aims to deliver the 12C through retailers who understand and appreciate the company’s desire to offer cars and customer service of a higher quality than previously experienced in the performance sports car market.
Representatives from each retailer commented on today’s announcement:
Jon Crossley, Managing Director of Sytner Group, McLaren’s franchise in Manchester: "This announcement is terrific news for my team who have a great understanding of, and appreciation for, the supercar market. We are really looking forward to introducing the new McLaren to our customer base and being a part of a very exciting future with such a prestigious brand."
Henry Whale, Managing Director at Rybrook Holdings Ltd, McLaren’s franchise in Birmingham: “With their incredible passion and total professionalism, McLaren has already established a world-beating brand through its Formula 1 activity. We are delighted to be representing McLaren at the launch of this exciting project.“
Simon Everett, Group Operations Director for Jardine Motors Group, McLaren’s representative in London: “Jardine Motors Group is ideally placed to support McLaren’s new sports car company. Representing McLaren in its very important home market in London is a great opportunity for the group and we are looking forward to working with them to establish this exciting new brand through a unique business model that delivers the highest levels of customer service.”
These highly experienced retailers will soon be joined by McLaren representatives in the rest of Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Retailers for these remaining regions will be announced over the coming weeks/months.
UK Retailer Contact Information:
McLaren London
Sinan Omer: Dealer Principal
Postal address:
c/o 73 Bridge Road East
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 1UT
020 3151 0020
sinan.omer@london.mclaren.com
McLaren Birmingham
David Tibbetts: Sales Director
Postal address:
Rybrook Group
6 Athena Court
Athena Drive
Tachbrook Park
Warwick
CV34 6RT
0845 366 8564
david.tibbetts@birmingham.mclaren.com
McLaren Manchester
Peter Kelsall: General Sales Manager
Postal address:
1 Canute Place
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 6BQ
01565 756475
peter.kelsall@manchester.mclaren.com
= = = = =
McLaren Automotive's European Retailers Confirmed
In addition to this week’s exciting news about our UK based retailers, we are delighted to confirm our partners across the continent. McLaren Automotive will be represented by the following European retailers:
Germany: Düsseldorf, Moll Sportwagen GmbH; Hamburg, Merkur Hanseatische
France: Paris, Neubauer Group; Monaco, Monaco Luxury Group
Belgium: Brussels, Ginion Group
Italy: Milan, Gruppo Fassina
Switzerland: Zürich, Schmohl AG
(further contact details are listed at the end of this article)
Two further retailers are to be appointed in Germany and one in Spain, concluding our initial European network.
Ron Dennis, McLaren Automotive’s Executive Chairman said: “We have been rigorous in the selection process of our first group of global retail partners – taking a year to select the best 35 from 600 potential retailers. They are now part of the McLaren family.”
Christian Marti, McLaren Automotive’s Regional Director for Europe, commented: “We are working very closely with our European network to deliver great solutions for our future customers.”
European Retailer Contact Information:
McLaren Düsseldorf
Jens Nothelle: Brand Manager
Postal address:
Willstätter Str. 45
40549 Düsseldorf
Germany
+49 (0) 211-94461760
info@mclarenduesseldorf.de
McLaren Hamburg
Kai Rodovsky
Postal address:
Weg beim Jäger 224 – 226
22335 Hamburg
Germany
+49 (0) 40-59 100 500
info@mclaren-hamburg.de
McLaren Paris
Mr Thomas Schoofs: Executive Salesman
Postal address:
71, Avenue de Versailles
F-75016
Paris
France
+33 6 12 17 26 00
McLaren Monaco
Christophe Capion
Postal address:
BP 608
Cedex
98013
Monaco
+377 93 25 69 99
McLaren Brussels
Jean-Michel Maertens: Sales Executive
Postal address:
Brusselsesteenweg 403
3090 Overijse
Belgium
+32 470 59 59 59
jean-michel.maertens@mclarenbrussels.be
McLaren Milan
Ado Fassina
Postal address:
Via Arona, 15
20145 Milano
Italia
+39 02 345 43202
ado.fassina@mclaren-milano.it
McLaren Zürich
Mathias Hascher
Postal address:
Stinson-Strasse 2
CH-8152 Glattpark
Switzerland
+41 (0) 43 211 44 48
Production will start at the beginning of 2011 with the first customer cars being delivered in the spring. Initial production will commence in the McLaren Technology Centre but will quickly move to the newly built McLaren Production Centre. The MPC construction programme continues to make great progress and our production teams will move to their new home in April.
>8^)
ER
We are very pleased to announce our UK retail partners.
In our home market we will be represented by Jardine Motors Group in London, Rybrook Holdings Ltd in Birmingham and Sytner Group in Manchester.
(further contact details are listed at the end of this article)
The appointment of these retail partners is a real milestone for McLaren Automotive as Antony Sheriff, McLaren Automotive’s Managing Director explains:
“I am thrilled to announce the relationship between McLaren Automotive and its UK representatives - three of the best car retail businesses in the world. The UK is our home, and the strong demand for the 12C from potential retailers and prospects is evidence of the strength of the McLaren brand in the UK.
“British car enthusiasts are demanding; they enjoy and appreciate performance cars, and traditionally buy what’s best. We now have the ideal partners in the UK who have enormous experience in delivering extraordinary customer service to help us deliver on those expectations.”
McLaren Automotive aims to deliver the 12C through retailers who understand and appreciate the company’s desire to offer cars and customer service of a higher quality than previously experienced in the performance sports car market.
Representatives from each retailer commented on today’s announcement:
Jon Crossley, Managing Director of Sytner Group, McLaren’s franchise in Manchester: "This announcement is terrific news for my team who have a great understanding of, and appreciation for, the supercar market. We are really looking forward to introducing the new McLaren to our customer base and being a part of a very exciting future with such a prestigious brand."
Henry Whale, Managing Director at Rybrook Holdings Ltd, McLaren’s franchise in Birmingham: “With their incredible passion and total professionalism, McLaren has already established a world-beating brand through its Formula 1 activity. We are delighted to be representing McLaren at the launch of this exciting project.“
Simon Everett, Group Operations Director for Jardine Motors Group, McLaren’s representative in London: “Jardine Motors Group is ideally placed to support McLaren’s new sports car company. Representing McLaren in its very important home market in London is a great opportunity for the group and we are looking forward to working with them to establish this exciting new brand through a unique business model that delivers the highest levels of customer service.”
These highly experienced retailers will soon be joined by McLaren representatives in the rest of Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Retailers for these remaining regions will be announced over the coming weeks/months.
UK Retailer Contact Information:
McLaren London
Sinan Omer: Dealer Principal
Postal address:
c/o 73 Bridge Road East
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 1UT
020 3151 0020
sinan.omer@london.mclaren.com
McLaren Birmingham
David Tibbetts: Sales Director
Postal address:
Rybrook Group
6 Athena Court
Athena Drive
Tachbrook Park
Warwick
CV34 6RT
0845 366 8564
david.tibbetts@birmingham.mclaren.com
McLaren Manchester
Peter Kelsall: General Sales Manager
Postal address:
1 Canute Place
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 6BQ
01565 756475
peter.kelsall@manchester.mclaren.com
= = = = =
McLaren Automotive's European Retailers Confirmed
In addition to this week’s exciting news about our UK based retailers, we are delighted to confirm our partners across the continent. McLaren Automotive will be represented by the following European retailers:
Germany: Düsseldorf, Moll Sportwagen GmbH; Hamburg, Merkur Hanseatische
France: Paris, Neubauer Group; Monaco, Monaco Luxury Group
Belgium: Brussels, Ginion Group
Italy: Milan, Gruppo Fassina
Switzerland: Zürich, Schmohl AG
(further contact details are listed at the end of this article)
Two further retailers are to be appointed in Germany and one in Spain, concluding our initial European network.
Ron Dennis, McLaren Automotive’s Executive Chairman said: “We have been rigorous in the selection process of our first group of global retail partners – taking a year to select the best 35 from 600 potential retailers. They are now part of the McLaren family.”
Christian Marti, McLaren Automotive’s Regional Director for Europe, commented: “We are working very closely with our European network to deliver great solutions for our future customers.”
European Retailer Contact Information:
McLaren Düsseldorf
Jens Nothelle: Brand Manager
Postal address:
Willstätter Str. 45
40549 Düsseldorf
Germany
+49 (0) 211-94461760
info@mclarenduesseldorf.de
McLaren Hamburg
Kai Rodovsky
Postal address:
Weg beim Jäger 224 – 226
22335 Hamburg
Germany
+49 (0) 40-59 100 500
info@mclaren-hamburg.de
McLaren Paris
Mr Thomas Schoofs: Executive Salesman
Postal address:
71, Avenue de Versailles
F-75016
Paris
France
+33 6 12 17 26 00
McLaren Monaco
Christophe Capion
Postal address:
BP 608
Cedex
98013
Monaco
+377 93 25 69 99
McLaren Brussels
Jean-Michel Maertens: Sales Executive
Postal address:
Brusselsesteenweg 403
3090 Overijse
Belgium
+32 470 59 59 59
jean-michel.maertens@mclarenbrussels.be
McLaren Milan
Ado Fassina
Postal address:
Via Arona, 15
20145 Milano
Italia
+39 02 345 43202
ado.fassina@mclaren-milano.it
McLaren Zürich
Mathias Hascher
Postal address:
Stinson-Strasse 2
CH-8152 Glattpark
Switzerland
+41 (0) 43 211 44 48
Production will start at the beginning of 2011 with the first customer cars being delivered in the spring. Initial production will commence in the McLaren Technology Centre but will quickly move to the newly built McLaren Production Centre. The MPC construction programme continues to make great progress and our production teams will move to their new home in April.
>8^)
ER
Peloton25
06-19-2010, 03:47 PM
Here's a video made during the MP4-12C Press Launch at the MTC a few months back that expands on their plan to select and roll out a successful dealer network around the world:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn_inNFy9Jg
>8^)
ER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn_inNFy9Jg
>8^)
ER
Peloton25
07-06-2010, 12:48 AM
McLaren announces first six U.S. dealers for the MP4-12C
· McLaren Automotive Inc. headquarters to be located in New York City
· Six of North America's initial retailer candidates identified to represent McLaren Automotive in 2011; Further announcements to come
· First MP4-12C production vehicles anticipated to arrive in summer 2011
· North American unveiling in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
WOKING, UK (July 4, 2010) – McLaren Automotive, based in Woking, England, is pleased to announce the launch of McLaren Automotive Inc. The company headquarters will be located in New York City with operations including sales, marketing, aftersales and retailer development for North America.
In addition, the first six of ten initial retailer candidates have been identified in preparation for the launch of the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C which goes on sale in U.S. and Canada beginning summer 2011:
· McLaren Beverly Hills: The Auto Gallery
· McLaren Chicago: Lake Forest Sportscars
· McLaren Dallas: Park Place
· McLaren Greenwich: Miller Motorcars
· McLaren San Francisco: Price Family Dealerships
· McLaren Tampa Bay: Dew Luxury Motor Cars
These retail candidates have been carefully selected based upon their experience in the segment and presence in the marketplace. McLaren has assembled an successful group of dealer candidates to represent the company throughout North America. Additional locations where McLaren intends to appoint retailers in North America include Miami, Fla.; Orange County, Calif.; Philadelphia, Pa., and Toronto, Canada, and these candidates will be announced soon.
Antony Sheriff, McLaren Automotive's Managing Director said, "The North American market provides a huge opportunity for McLaren and will be a benchmark for our future business aspirations. We anticipate that the region will see 30 percent of the global sales, so it was vital for us to identify experienced retailers with a passion for customer service: The Auto Gallery, Dew Luxury Motor Cars, Lake Forest Sportscars, Miller Motor Cars, Park Place, and Price Family Dealerships, as well as others that will be announced soon.
"As a native New Yorker, I know how demanding North American customers can be. They are looking for a great product with superb quality, innovative technology and authentic, unique design solutions. But owning a car with high performance that is incredibly entertaining to drive is not enough. The ownership experience must be just as revolutionary as the car.
"We want to be the best sports car company in the market. We know this is a huge challenge, but we thrive on challenge. In partnering with the best retailers in the industry with a proven record of taking care of their customers, we believe we have the ideal situation in North America to help us deliver on these expectations," Sheriff concluded.
The initial North American retailers will begin selling the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C from summer 2011 with a base MSRP within a range of between $225,000 and $250,000. The pricing is expected to be announced in September 2010.
One thousand 12Cs will be built in 2011 in a brand-new production facility at McLaren's UK headquarters. Longer-term, a full model range of approximately 4,000 high-performance, mid-engine McLaren sports cars will be produced annually by McLaren Automotive in the UK for global distribution. McLaren Automotive's aim is for its global network to remain more exclusive, more flexible, and more profitable than competitors' networks.
Tony Joseph, McLaren Automotive's Regional Director for North America, said: "Just as the MP4-12C was developed from a clean sheet of paper, so was our North American operations. We have recently established ourselves with offices in New York City, and built an experienced team to manage the sales, marketing, aftersales and dealer development activities in North America.
"As part of our business plan, we have taken great care to identify our top markets and dealer partners that emulate McLaren's core brand values and beliefs. Our ambition is to develop and build a better vehicle that is supported by class-leading aftersales, ultimately ensuring better residual values. We will treat customers with respect, and there will be a unique level of transparency in how we conduct ourselves with our retail partners and our customers.
"The key challenge for us in North America is to take the focused processes and principles that have come out of McLaren and ensure that those high standards are embraced by the retailers and experienced by each and every customer. It is a very exciting time, and I believe we have selected the retailer partners who understand and can implement this vision," explained Joseph.
First 12C deliveries anticipated for summer 2011 in North America
The MP4-12C is 'pure' McLaren, from its innovative technologies to bespoke design – everything is for a reason. The 2012 model year, two-seat, mid-engine 12C will re-write the rules of sports car design through Formula 1-inspired engineering, a revolutionary carbon fiber MonoCell chassis, and an absolute focus on total efficiency and quality.
The 12C was developed around the driver with emphasis on performance and drivability. It will be the lightest and one of the most powerful and fuel efficient cars in its class. The foundation for these performance benchmarks is the unique, one-piece molded carbon fiber MonoCell which provides enormous strength and rigidity yet is 25 percent lighter than an equivalent aluminum chassis.
The 12C has a bespoke V8, twin-turbo engine with 592 horsepower and 443 ft-lb of torque and is mated to a 7-speed Seamless Shift dual-clutch transmission. Its extraordinary mix of handling and comfort is delivered with its innovative Proactive Chassis Control. Its sophisticated, Formula 1-derived aerodynamics is aided by its Airbrake which gives the 12C excellent stability under braking. The 12C also sets new standards for interior comfort, visibility and technology in a sports car.
Customers that are interested in purchasing a 12C should work with their local retailer. The first vehicle deliveries are anticipated for summer 2011 in North America.
Upcoming Events of note:
McLaren Unveil at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
While McLaren Automotive will launch the 12C beginning summer 2011, car enthusiasts will get the unique opportunity to see the MP4-12C up close at the 60th Anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, Calif. on August 15.
Attendees of the world renowned event can see a prototype of the 12C on the Concept Car Lawn in front of the entrance to The Lodge at Pebble Beach. The 12C will then tour North America to support events held by retailer candidates.
Great news from my perspective!
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Contact details:
North America:
McLaren Toronto - Pfaff Automotive Partners
Horst Bulau or Christopher Pfaff
33 Auto Park Circle (opening Spring 2011)
Woodbridge
Ontario, ON L4L 8R1
Canada
877.610.6111
hbulau@hjpfaff.com or cpfaff@hjpfaff.com
www.toronto.mclaren.com
McLaren Beverly Hills - The Auto Gallery
Jonathan Schwartz
Location Coming Soon
Beverly Hills, CA
818.668.3020
jons@theautogallery.com
www.beverlyhills.mclaren.com
McLaren Chicago - Lake Forest Sportscars
Dan Carver
990 N. Shore Dr.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
847.295.6560 x 215
dcarver@lfsc.com
www.chicago.mclaren.com
McLaren Dallas - Park Place
Heath Strayhan
5300 Lemmon Ave.
Dallas, TX 75209
214.849.5300
hstrayhan@parkplacetexas.com
www.dallas.mclaren.com
McLaren Greenwich - Miller Motorcars
Daniel Mota
273 West Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
203.629.3890
dmota@millermotorcars.com
www.greenwich.mclaren.com
McLaren San Francisco - Price Family Dealerships
Adam Simms
Location Coming Soon
Palo Alto, CA
408.438.7129
adamsimms@mcLarensanfrancisco.com
www.sanfrancisco.mclaren.com
McLaren Tampa Bay – Dew Luxury Motor Cars
Rodney Padgett
3333 Gandy Blvd.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727.822.2019
rpadgett@dewluxurymotorcars.com
www.tampabay.mclaren.com
Further North American retail candidates to be announced soon.
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· McLaren Automotive Inc. headquarters to be located in New York City
· Six of North America's initial retailer candidates identified to represent McLaren Automotive in 2011; Further announcements to come
· First MP4-12C production vehicles anticipated to arrive in summer 2011
· North American unveiling in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
WOKING, UK (July 4, 2010) – McLaren Automotive, based in Woking, England, is pleased to announce the launch of McLaren Automotive Inc. The company headquarters will be located in New York City with operations including sales, marketing, aftersales and retailer development for North America.
In addition, the first six of ten initial retailer candidates have been identified in preparation for the launch of the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C which goes on sale in U.S. and Canada beginning summer 2011:
· McLaren Beverly Hills: The Auto Gallery
· McLaren Chicago: Lake Forest Sportscars
· McLaren Dallas: Park Place
· McLaren Greenwich: Miller Motorcars
· McLaren San Francisco: Price Family Dealerships
· McLaren Tampa Bay: Dew Luxury Motor Cars
These retail candidates have been carefully selected based upon their experience in the segment and presence in the marketplace. McLaren has assembled an successful group of dealer candidates to represent the company throughout North America. Additional locations where McLaren intends to appoint retailers in North America include Miami, Fla.; Orange County, Calif.; Philadelphia, Pa., and Toronto, Canada, and these candidates will be announced soon.
Antony Sheriff, McLaren Automotive's Managing Director said, "The North American market provides a huge opportunity for McLaren and will be a benchmark for our future business aspirations. We anticipate that the region will see 30 percent of the global sales, so it was vital for us to identify experienced retailers with a passion for customer service: The Auto Gallery, Dew Luxury Motor Cars, Lake Forest Sportscars, Miller Motor Cars, Park Place, and Price Family Dealerships, as well as others that will be announced soon.
"As a native New Yorker, I know how demanding North American customers can be. They are looking for a great product with superb quality, innovative technology and authentic, unique design solutions. But owning a car with high performance that is incredibly entertaining to drive is not enough. The ownership experience must be just as revolutionary as the car.
"We want to be the best sports car company in the market. We know this is a huge challenge, but we thrive on challenge. In partnering with the best retailers in the industry with a proven record of taking care of their customers, we believe we have the ideal situation in North America to help us deliver on these expectations," Sheriff concluded.
The initial North American retailers will begin selling the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C from summer 2011 with a base MSRP within a range of between $225,000 and $250,000. The pricing is expected to be announced in September 2010.
One thousand 12Cs will be built in 2011 in a brand-new production facility at McLaren's UK headquarters. Longer-term, a full model range of approximately 4,000 high-performance, mid-engine McLaren sports cars will be produced annually by McLaren Automotive in the UK for global distribution. McLaren Automotive's aim is for its global network to remain more exclusive, more flexible, and more profitable than competitors' networks.
Tony Joseph, McLaren Automotive's Regional Director for North America, said: "Just as the MP4-12C was developed from a clean sheet of paper, so was our North American operations. We have recently established ourselves with offices in New York City, and built an experienced team to manage the sales, marketing, aftersales and dealer development activities in North America.
"As part of our business plan, we have taken great care to identify our top markets and dealer partners that emulate McLaren's core brand values and beliefs. Our ambition is to develop and build a better vehicle that is supported by class-leading aftersales, ultimately ensuring better residual values. We will treat customers with respect, and there will be a unique level of transparency in how we conduct ourselves with our retail partners and our customers.
"The key challenge for us in North America is to take the focused processes and principles that have come out of McLaren and ensure that those high standards are embraced by the retailers and experienced by each and every customer. It is a very exciting time, and I believe we have selected the retailer partners who understand and can implement this vision," explained Joseph.
First 12C deliveries anticipated for summer 2011 in North America
The MP4-12C is 'pure' McLaren, from its innovative technologies to bespoke design – everything is for a reason. The 2012 model year, two-seat, mid-engine 12C will re-write the rules of sports car design through Formula 1-inspired engineering, a revolutionary carbon fiber MonoCell chassis, and an absolute focus on total efficiency and quality.
The 12C was developed around the driver with emphasis on performance and drivability. It will be the lightest and one of the most powerful and fuel efficient cars in its class. The foundation for these performance benchmarks is the unique, one-piece molded carbon fiber MonoCell which provides enormous strength and rigidity yet is 25 percent lighter than an equivalent aluminum chassis.
The 12C has a bespoke V8, twin-turbo engine with 592 horsepower and 443 ft-lb of torque and is mated to a 7-speed Seamless Shift dual-clutch transmission. Its extraordinary mix of handling and comfort is delivered with its innovative Proactive Chassis Control. Its sophisticated, Formula 1-derived aerodynamics is aided by its Airbrake which gives the 12C excellent stability under braking. The 12C also sets new standards for interior comfort, visibility and technology in a sports car.
Customers that are interested in purchasing a 12C should work with their local retailer. The first vehicle deliveries are anticipated for summer 2011 in North America.
Upcoming Events of note:
McLaren Unveil at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
While McLaren Automotive will launch the 12C beginning summer 2011, car enthusiasts will get the unique opportunity to see the MP4-12C up close at the 60th Anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, Calif. on August 15.
Attendees of the world renowned event can see a prototype of the 12C on the Concept Car Lawn in front of the entrance to The Lodge at Pebble Beach. The 12C will then tour North America to support events held by retailer candidates.
Great news from my perspective!
= = = =
Contact details:
North America:
McLaren Toronto - Pfaff Automotive Partners
Horst Bulau or Christopher Pfaff
33 Auto Park Circle (opening Spring 2011)
Woodbridge
Ontario, ON L4L 8R1
Canada
877.610.6111
hbulau@hjpfaff.com or cpfaff@hjpfaff.com
www.toronto.mclaren.com
McLaren Beverly Hills - The Auto Gallery
Jonathan Schwartz
Location Coming Soon
Beverly Hills, CA
818.668.3020
jons@theautogallery.com
www.beverlyhills.mclaren.com
McLaren Chicago - Lake Forest Sportscars
Dan Carver
990 N. Shore Dr.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
847.295.6560 x 215
dcarver@lfsc.com
www.chicago.mclaren.com
McLaren Dallas - Park Place
Heath Strayhan
5300 Lemmon Ave.
Dallas, TX 75209
214.849.5300
hstrayhan@parkplacetexas.com
www.dallas.mclaren.com
McLaren Greenwich - Miller Motorcars
Daniel Mota
273 West Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
203.629.3890
dmota@millermotorcars.com
www.greenwich.mclaren.com
McLaren San Francisco - Price Family Dealerships
Adam Simms
Location Coming Soon
Palo Alto, CA
408.438.7129
adamsimms@mcLarensanfrancisco.com
www.sanfrancisco.mclaren.com
McLaren Tampa Bay – Dew Luxury Motor Cars
Rodney Padgett
3333 Gandy Blvd.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727.822.2019
rpadgett@dewluxurymotorcars.com
www.tampabay.mclaren.com
Further North American retail candidates to be announced soon.
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Peloton25
07-25-2010, 12:24 AM
Updated photo on the build progress of the McLaren Production Centre:
http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/non-make/fe/fe_714102_717.jpg (http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/non-make/fe/fe_714102_1600.jpg)
Click to enlarge.
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http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/non-make/fe/fe_714102_717.jpg (http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/non-make/fe/fe_714102_1600.jpg)
Click to enlarge.
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Peloton25
08-07-2010, 07:16 AM
http://imgs.worldcarfans.com/2010/8/6/medium/3588704391728358399.jpg (http://imgs.worldcarfans.com/2010/8/6/large/9204137191078930950.jpg)
MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE CONFIRMS LANDMARK LONDON LOCATION FOR FLAGSHIP EUROPEAN SHOWROOM
WOKING, UK (August 5, 2010) - McLaren Automotive and Jardine Motors Group are pleased to confirm One Hyde Park; The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge as the high-profile and visually stunning landmark location for the McLaren London showroom. McLaren London will move into the showroom in early 2011 in preparation for the spring 2011 launch of the McLaren MP4-12C, the first in McLaren Automotive's new range of high-performance sports cars.
McLaren London at One Hyde Park will represent a true flagship showroom for McLaren Automotive; the architecture of One Hyde Park will establish it as a landmark development, its prime location in Knightsbridge guarantees immediate recognition, and the showroom's exclusivity as just one of the three key retail spaces at the base of pavilions B, C and D ensures a genuinely unique experience for sports car buyers. McLaren London is anticipated to be McLaren Automotive's leading European retailer and, potentially, the busiest in the global network.
Christian Marti, McLaren Automotive's European Regional Director, said: "One Hyde Park has already established itself as a landmark location in London, and we are both proud and excited to be part of its future success. The McLaren London showroom at One Hyde Park will represent everything we strive for at McLaren: great attention to detail, form and function in its visual impact and atmosphere, and a focus on the customers' requirements. We worked incredibly hard to ensure McLaren is represented by the world's best retailers, and Jardine Motors Group worked incredibly hard to convince us that they were right for us in London. One Hyde Park completes the picture for both of our businesses as we move towards the launch of the 12C and our future range of sports cars."
Sinan Omer, Brand Manager at McLaren London, on behalf of Jardine Motors Group, said: "We were honoured and excited to be selected by McLaren Automotive to represent them in London, and we hope to make McLaren London the most successful McLaren retailer in the world. Securing One Hyde Park as our showroom is the icing on the cake, and will give us a home that is befitting of McLaren's sports cars: like the company's headquarters, it continues the important McLaren tradition of presenting the company from a stunning facility that is both visually impressive and absolutely fit for purpose."
Richard Williams, on behalf of Project Grande (Guernsey) Limited, said: "We are delighted to welcome Jardine Motors Group and McLaren Automotive to One Hyde Park. We are in discussion with other leading luxury brands regarding the two remaining units.The McLaren brand is an exciting and befitting addition to the development and will be the only motor brand available at One Hyde Park. With over £100 million worth of apartments sold at the development since we launched the second phase of sales in April 2010 and with presales now totalling over £870 million, it is clear that the development is doing well and we are pleased to announce that it will be completed in late October 2010."
The One Hyde Park development consists of 86 apartments and three exclusive retail spaces within three pavilions, B, C and D. The McLaren Automotive showroom will be located on the ground floor of pavilion B, the largest of the three retail units, benefitting from a prime position looking out onto Knightsbridge and strategically placed between Harvey Nichols and Harrods at the top of Sloane Street. Jardine Motors Group will take over the retail space and will commence its own specialist interior fit out to McLaren Automotive visual identity standards in preparation for the launch in early 2011.
The McLaren London showroom also recognises the attraction that Formula 1 commands and the motor racing technology that lies at the heart of McLaren's future sports cars, uniquely displaying one of the team's Formula 1 racing cars.
Following the March 2010 launch of McLaren Automotive as a brand new British sports car manufacturer, over 2,700 potential customers have expressed a ‘serious intention to buy' the first car, the MP4-12C. The first 12Cs will be delivered in spring of 2011 and, while exact pricing will be confirmed at a later date, the car will sit in what McLaren terms the ‘core' sports car segment of cars priced between £125,000 and £175,000.
McLaren Automotive plans to launch the first in its range of high-performance sports cars from 35 of the world's best automotive retailers. London, Birmingham, and Manchester will represent McLaren in the UK, with other retailers located in USA, Canada, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. All retailers will take a naming structure similar to McLaren London (for example, McLaren Paris and McLaren Miami).
Project Grande (Guernsey) Limited (PGGL) is the owner of One Hyde Park; The Residences at Mandarin Oriental. The development was designed by award-winning architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners with interior design and development management by Candy & Candy. Services and facilities will be operated by 50 on-site dedicated Mandarin Oriental trained staff. Specialist art commissions by contemporary lighting artist, James Turrell will feature throughout the development. When completed in October 2010, One Hyde Park will be recognised amongst London's most significant architectural landmarks.
http://imgs.worldcarfans.com/2010/8/6/medium/38740489816467459.jpg (http://imgs.worldcarfans.com/2010/8/6/large/1666450912747250151.jpg)
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MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE CONFIRMS LANDMARK LONDON LOCATION FOR FLAGSHIP EUROPEAN SHOWROOM
WOKING, UK (August 5, 2010) - McLaren Automotive and Jardine Motors Group are pleased to confirm One Hyde Park; The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge as the high-profile and visually stunning landmark location for the McLaren London showroom. McLaren London will move into the showroom in early 2011 in preparation for the spring 2011 launch of the McLaren MP4-12C, the first in McLaren Automotive's new range of high-performance sports cars.
McLaren London at One Hyde Park will represent a true flagship showroom for McLaren Automotive; the architecture of One Hyde Park will establish it as a landmark development, its prime location in Knightsbridge guarantees immediate recognition, and the showroom's exclusivity as just one of the three key retail spaces at the base of pavilions B, C and D ensures a genuinely unique experience for sports car buyers. McLaren London is anticipated to be McLaren Automotive's leading European retailer and, potentially, the busiest in the global network.
Christian Marti, McLaren Automotive's European Regional Director, said: "One Hyde Park has already established itself as a landmark location in London, and we are both proud and excited to be part of its future success. The McLaren London showroom at One Hyde Park will represent everything we strive for at McLaren: great attention to detail, form and function in its visual impact and atmosphere, and a focus on the customers' requirements. We worked incredibly hard to ensure McLaren is represented by the world's best retailers, and Jardine Motors Group worked incredibly hard to convince us that they were right for us in London. One Hyde Park completes the picture for both of our businesses as we move towards the launch of the 12C and our future range of sports cars."
Sinan Omer, Brand Manager at McLaren London, on behalf of Jardine Motors Group, said: "We were honoured and excited to be selected by McLaren Automotive to represent them in London, and we hope to make McLaren London the most successful McLaren retailer in the world. Securing One Hyde Park as our showroom is the icing on the cake, and will give us a home that is befitting of McLaren's sports cars: like the company's headquarters, it continues the important McLaren tradition of presenting the company from a stunning facility that is both visually impressive and absolutely fit for purpose."
Richard Williams, on behalf of Project Grande (Guernsey) Limited, said: "We are delighted to welcome Jardine Motors Group and McLaren Automotive to One Hyde Park. We are in discussion with other leading luxury brands regarding the two remaining units.The McLaren brand is an exciting and befitting addition to the development and will be the only motor brand available at One Hyde Park. With over £100 million worth of apartments sold at the development since we launched the second phase of sales in April 2010 and with presales now totalling over £870 million, it is clear that the development is doing well and we are pleased to announce that it will be completed in late October 2010."
The One Hyde Park development consists of 86 apartments and three exclusive retail spaces within three pavilions, B, C and D. The McLaren Automotive showroom will be located on the ground floor of pavilion B, the largest of the three retail units, benefitting from a prime position looking out onto Knightsbridge and strategically placed between Harvey Nichols and Harrods at the top of Sloane Street. Jardine Motors Group will take over the retail space and will commence its own specialist interior fit out to McLaren Automotive visual identity standards in preparation for the launch in early 2011.
The McLaren London showroom also recognises the attraction that Formula 1 commands and the motor racing technology that lies at the heart of McLaren's future sports cars, uniquely displaying one of the team's Formula 1 racing cars.
Following the March 2010 launch of McLaren Automotive as a brand new British sports car manufacturer, over 2,700 potential customers have expressed a ‘serious intention to buy' the first car, the MP4-12C. The first 12Cs will be delivered in spring of 2011 and, while exact pricing will be confirmed at a later date, the car will sit in what McLaren terms the ‘core' sports car segment of cars priced between £125,000 and £175,000.
McLaren Automotive plans to launch the first in its range of high-performance sports cars from 35 of the world's best automotive retailers. London, Birmingham, and Manchester will represent McLaren in the UK, with other retailers located in USA, Canada, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. All retailers will take a naming structure similar to McLaren London (for example, McLaren Paris and McLaren Miami).
Project Grande (Guernsey) Limited (PGGL) is the owner of One Hyde Park; The Residences at Mandarin Oriental. The development was designed by award-winning architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners with interior design and development management by Candy & Candy. Services and facilities will be operated by 50 on-site dedicated Mandarin Oriental trained staff. Specialist art commissions by contemporary lighting artist, James Turrell will feature throughout the development. When completed in October 2010, One Hyde Park will be recognised amongst London's most significant architectural landmarks.
http://imgs.worldcarfans.com/2010/8/6/medium/38740489816467459.jpg (http://imgs.worldcarfans.com/2010/8/6/large/1666450912747250151.jpg)
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Peloton25
08-14-2010, 04:55 PM
Still more progress on the McLaren Production Centre - pic is about 1 week old - click for hi-res.
http://a.imageshack.us/img507/9269/140843674.th.jpg (http://img507.imageshack.us/i/140843674.jpg/)
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PatrickT82
08-22-2010, 06:16 AM
will it be close to Harrod's which is in Knightsbridge neighbourhood?
notsofast
08-23-2010, 11:25 PM
Nice to see that there will be a location in Sydney, I will have to go and have a look at the car in the flesh when it opens.
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