The Artura is McLaren’s newest hybrid supercar. It is part of McLaren’s gradual plan to phase out gasoline-engine production. Prices start at $US225,000 and they’re available to order now. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. McLaren has only made two hybrid supercars — the P1 and the […]
I drove four mid-engine cars this past year: the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, the Audi R8, the McLaren GT, and the Lotus Evora GT. Last year, Insider’s Matt DeBord reviewed the Acura NSX. All of them offered a mix of cylinder counts, horsepower ratings, and price points. For me, the Corvette […]
Welcome to the seventh instalment of Insider’s Car of the Year competition, featuring 16 finalists. The finalists come from the more than five dozen cars we road tested during the year – from SUVs and sedans to supercars and EVs. Brands represented this year are Chevrolet, Cadillac, Ferrari, Honda, McLaren, […]
The McLaren GT is the British automaker’s idea of a comfortable, long-distance car. It has a luxurious but alien-looking interior, with interesting shapes and textures. Base price of the GT is $US215,500, but after options, my loaner came out to $US237,930. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. With a […]
The 2020 GT is the supposedly roomy McLaren, with extra space for luggage. It actually does have more cargo volume than the rear trunk of a Toyota Camry. To put it to the test, I took the GT to Costco and filled it up with stuff. The whole thing went […]
McLaren just introduced an all-new platform that’s meant for its upcoming generation of hybrid cars. The first McLaren hybrid supercar to use that platform will launch in 2021. McLaren will stop building traditional engines that rely on gasoline by 2030, according to the Financial Times. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for […]
Gordon Murray designed the McLaren F1, which debuted in the 1990s with a driver’s seat in the centre of the car. It became one of the most iconic supercars in history. Like the McLaren F1, Gordon Murray’s new car, the T.50, has a naturally aspirated V12 and three seats. It […]
Four decades ago, after the oil crisis, Volkswagen built a car it still claims to be more aerodynamic than “any production vehicle.” It was called the ARVW, and its aim was to prove that even a car with modest horsepower could get up to speed with the right aerodynamics and […]
Some sports cars, supercars, and all Teslas now on sale have a front trunk, or “frunk.” For Teslas, this feature adds to existing cargo capacity in a trunk or under a rear hatch. For sports cars from the likes of Ferrari, the frunk is all the cargo space you get. […]
In a world of SUVs, some with three rows of seats, the two-seater sports car is a vanishing breed. But it hasn’t vanished quite yet: there are more than a dozen currently on sale, ranging from less than $US30,000 to well over $US300,000. Here’s a rundown of 15 favourites, from […]
Turbocharged engines have become a widespread option across many auto brands, from luxury marques to mass-market options. Turbochargers used to be the province of European cars, but they’re appearing on more American nameplates. I’ve driven turbos from Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren, and Audi, but also from Ford and Chevy. Here’s rundown […]
OnePlus will unveil its Concept One smartphone at CES 2020 that uses special glass technology to hide the camera lenses when you’re not taking a photo, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau told Wired. The phone uses “electrochromic glass” to hide the lenses, which is the same technology used in high-end supercar […]
McLaren has debuted its latest supercar: the Elva roadster. The $US1.68 million Elva roadster is a first of its type for McLaren. It doesn’t have a roof, windshield, or windows; instead, an “Active Air Management System” cocoons passengers by changing the airflow around them. The Elva is an homage to […]
The eighth-generation Chevy Corvette debuted with a much-anticipated mid-engine design. But the new Corvette Stingray also arrived with a stunning price tag, just under $US60,000. Most of the world’s mid-engine supercars cost much, much more. Here’s a rundown of the Vette’s competition, from Ferrari to Lamborghini to McLaren to Porsche. […]
‘Mattress mogul’ Michael Fux, an avid supercar collector, is now auctioning off 11 cars in his five-garage collection. The cars are comprised of three Mercedes-Benzs, one Cadillac, one BMW, and two Porsches,McLarens, and Ferraris, respectively. Fux amassed his wealth in the mattress industry and is currently the founder and CEO […]
A 1994 McLaren F1 with LM-specifications – a suite of upgrades based on McLaren’s racing cars – sold for $US19.8 million on Saturday at the Monterey Car Auctions with RM Sotheby’s. Another McLaren F1 – the only other one also modified by McLaren post-production to meet LM-specifications – was also […]
OnePlus announced a new variant of its latest OnePlus 6Tsmartphone in partnership with performance automaker, McLaren. Apart from some unique design touches, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition comes with a whopping 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It’s also the most expensive OnePlus phone yet at $US700, […]
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