McLaren Automotive Announces £500m Investment to Expand UK Operations
McLaren Automotive has announced a £500 million investment plan aimed at expanding its manufacturing and engineering operations in the United Kingdom. The funding, backed by L'IMAD—a sovereign investor of the Government of Abu Dhabi—will support the development of new models including an upcoming performance SUV and enable future powertrains to be designed and built in-house for the first time in McLaren's history. The investment will expand production capacity at key UK sites such as Woking, South Yorkshire, Bicester, and the Midlands. It is expected to create over 1,000 new direct jobs by 2032 while safeguarding existing roles and doubling the manufacturing workforce through apprenticeships. The plan also aims to strengthen McLaren's expertise in lightweight materials and advanced manufacturing technologies. The investment underscores McLaren’s long-term commitment to British engineering and is expected to benefit the broader UK automotive industry, with up to 3,000 additional jobs anticipated across its supply chain.
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