McLaren Automotive announces strategic retailer appointment for the Kingdom of Bahrain.

• McLaren Automotive announces strategic retailer appointment for the Kingdom of Bahrain
• McLaren Bahrain to be operated by market leading automotive retailer, Kanoo Motors S.P.C., offering a full range of servicing and sales of the complete McLaren range, including the latest Sports Series models, the 570S and 570GT
• Official appointment announced as part of the McLaren P1™ GTR Driver Programme, the world’s most exclusive drivers club, which recently made its debut in the Kingdom at the Bahrain International Circuit, the Home of Motorsport in the Middle East
• McLaren P1™ GTR Driver Programme Mentor and ex-Formula 1™ driver Bruno Senna was also present at partnership appointment announcement
• The relationship between the British brand and Bahraini conglomerate provides an example of the two countries’ historic ties, which are being celebrated in 2016 with ‘BahrainUK200’ – an initiative marking 200 years of bilateral relations

McLaren Automotive has enhanced its retail network in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America region with the appointment of Kanoo Motors S.P.C. as the retail partner for the Kingdom of Bahrain. 

The appointment was announced by McLaren Automotive Chief Executive Officer, Mike Flewitt and Kanoo Motors Directors, Ebrahim M. Kanoo and Talal F. Kanoo at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Customers and fans will be able to see the range of luxury handcrafted sports and super series cars from McLaren at the McLaren Bahrain showroom next to Moda Mall at the World Trade Centre, while McLaren Service and Aftersales care is now available at the state-of–the-art Kanoo Performance Centre located in Tubli, Road 118 (previously the Kanoo Vehicle Leasing building) opposite to Toyota Plaza, with technicians already fully trained by McLaren to ensure the highest standards of aftercare for McLaren owners in Bahrain.

Currently available from McLaren Bahrain is the Super Series, comprising the groundbreaking McLaren 650S in Coupé and Spider derivatives. Both models incorporate a range of Formula 1™ technologies such as carbon fibre MonoCell, active aerodynamics and the state-of-the-art ProActive Chassis Control, providing the ultimate control on both road and track.

The McLaren range completes with the more attainable and multi award-winning Sports Series conceived to introduce McLaren DNA and performance credentials to the sports car segment. With a road-biased nature, yet still honing race derived technologies to offer supercar levels of performance, the new Sports Series provides enhanced all round usability and promises an exhilarting and fun driving experience. 

The critically-acclaimed Sports Series range includes the McLaren 570S Coupé and 570GT.  Deliveries to customers in Bahrain of each derivative have now started and customers wishing to test drive a vehicle or book a service appointment will be able to find the McLaren Bahrain contact details at: www.bahrain.mclaren.com.

Andreas Bareis, Managing Director McLaren Automotive Middle East, Africa and Latin America, commented on the agreement: ‘I am incredibly proud that McLaren is partnering with such a highly regarded and prestigious business as Kanoo Motors.  Whilst the Sports Series opens up McLaren to an entirely new audience, this retailer appointment unlocks a new audience across our entire model range in Bahrain.’

Bareis continued: ‘The state-of-the-art facilities at the Kanoo Performance Centre, that will be at the forefront of all McLaren service interactions with our customers in Bahrain, highlights the customer focused nature of our new partner, which we are very proud and excited to be working with.’

Mike Flewitt, McLaren Automotive Chief Executive Officer commented: ‘We recently outlined our strategy for McLaren over the next six years, revealing details of the Track22 Business Plan, which represents an investment of £1 billion and will see us continue to focus on building the world’s finest two-seater sports and super cars.  Kanoo Motors undoubtedly shares the same level of ambition and commitment to supporting this plan with the delivery of outstanding levels of customer service to McLaren owners in Bahrain, which can already be seen through their exceptional service facilities that are truly world class.’

Kanoo Motors Director, Ebrahim M. Kanoo added: ‘We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with McLaren Automotive in Bahrain. As one of the leading companies in the Kingdom with a long established track record, we always look to partner with the most progressive and forward-thinking brands that will add value to our business. McLaren Automotive fits that bill perfectly and we look forward to many successful years of cooperation together.’

The announcement of the relationship between this British brand and Bahraini conglomerate provides no better example of the wider and more historical dimension which the two countries are currently celebrating throughout 2016 with ‘BahrainUK 200’, an initiative which marks the 200th anniversary of the bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and Bahrain, and consists of a year-long series of events showcasing the UK-Bahraini relationship across a wide range of areas including culture, business, arts, sport and education.

H.E. Simon Martin, UK Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain commented: ‘The strategic partnership between a progressive British brand like McLaren Automotive and successful Bahraini entities such as Kanoo Motors can be seen as a new chapter in this ongoing, mutually beneficial relationship and further cements ties between our two nations that have been in place for 200 years.’

This important partnership agreement was completed by McLaren Automotive and Kanoo Motors at an official ceremony held at the Bahrain International Circuit during the debut of the McLaren P1™ GTR Driver Programme in Bahrain.

Former Formula 1™ and McLaren P1™ GTR Driver Programme Mentor, Bruno Senna was also present.  Senna works closely with each of the owners taking part in the McLaren P1™ GTR Driver Programme, ensuring optimum performance for each of the cars and drivers around some of the world’s most iconic and challenging circuits.

The appointment is of further importance to McLaren Automotive, as Bahrain is a key market for the British luxury sports and super car manufacturer, with the Kingdom being home to both the McLaren Automotive regional headquarters for the Middle East, Africa and Latin America region and also to the majority shareholder, Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company.

USA - McLaren automotive celebrates the opening of FOUR new dealerships in North America.

• McLaren continues to expand its retailer network with the announcement of four new locations in North America, bringing total number of global retailers to 80
• New locations in Bergen County NJ, Boston MA, Houston TX, and Palm Beach FL brings the North American McLaren retailer network to 22
• Retailers to offer sales and servicing of the full range of McLaren models, including the critically-acclaimed 570S Coupe

McLaren Automotive continues to strengthen its retail footprint with the opening of four new locations in the US. The appointment of McLaren retailers in Bergen County NJ, Boston MA, Houston TX and Palm Beach FL is an important step in the development of the brand and follows the introduction of the new Sports Series model range, which just arrived in showrooms a few weeks ago.

The four new retailers now offer sales and aftersales facilities for all McLaren models, and they will soon complete their new state-of-the-art retail facilities featuring the latest McLaren visual identity. These locations will provide the ultimate in retail experience coupled with market-leading customer service and personal approach.

Tony Joseph, President of McLaren Automotive North America commented, ‘It is with great pleasure that we welcome these new locations to our retailer network. Each joins us with a wealth of experience in their local markets, and we look forward to having them support the brand during this period of considerable sales growth.’

Retail network growth has been largely driven by the arrival of the 2016 570S Coupe, which starts at $184,900, and customer delivery of the first cars began in December. The new showrooms will also offer models from the Super Series range, which consists of the groundbreaking McLaren 650S in Coupe and Spider derivatives, and the newly-announced 675LT Spider.

New retailer location details are as follows:

McLaren Bergen County

995 Route 17 South

Ramsey, NJ 07446

Temporary location during construction:

670 Route 17 North

Paramus, NJ 07652

Phone: 201.576.1600

McLaren Boston

22 Pond Street

Norwell, MA 02061

Phone: 781.347.3950

McLaren Houston

16210 North Freeway

Houston, TX 77090

Phone: 844.663.0534

McLaren Palm Beach

915 South Dixie Highway

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Phone:855.MY.MCLAREN

McLaren Automotive continues it's growth with the Sixth UK dealership announced, in Bristol.

McLaren Automotive has announced the appointment of McLaren Bristol - its sixth retailer to be opened in the UK. McLaren Bristol will be responsible for the south west of England, and complements the existing McLaren Automotive UK retailer network of London, Birmingham, Manchester Glasgow and, most recently, Ascot.

The new facility, meeting the latest expression of McLaren’s corporate identity and retail environment, will be located at The Laurels, Cribbs Causeway and will be operated by Rybrook Holdings who already run McLaren Birmingham. McLaren Bristol is expected to be operational in Q2-2016. The timing of the appointment comes soon after the start of production of the new Sports Series, and McLaren Bristol will provide sales and aftersales services for all three tiers of McLaren models - Sports Series, Super Series and Ultimate Series.

Jon Pollock, Regional Director – Europe for McLaren Automotive, commented: ‘We are pleased to announce this important appointment in the representation of the McLaren brand in the UK. Rybrook Holdings is already an important business partner operating one of the retailers which the McLaren brand launched with in 2011, and this latest location in Bristol is perfectly situated to help support customers in this vital area of the UK - our third largest market globally.’ 

Henry Whale, Managing Director of Rybrook Holdings, said: ‘The appointment of McLaren Bristol is an important step for Rybrook and the representation of McLaren. McLaren Birmingham has been a great success for Rybrook and we look forward to the same achievements from the new facility in Bristol.’

McLaren continues to expand retail network with the announcement of the 19th location in Europe.

• McLaren continues to expand retail network with the announcement of the 19^th location in Europe, bringing the total number of global retailers to 80
• McLaren Lugano to open in early 2016, joining Geneva and Zurich as third sales point in Switzerland
• Latest retail location to offer full range of servicing and sales as deliveries of the McLaren Sports Series commence   

McLaren Automotive continues to strengthen its retail footprint with the opening of its 19^th European location in Italian-speaking Lugano, Switzerland. McLaren Lugano joins Geneva and Zurich as the third sales point in the country and is receiving customers now. 

The latest retailer will offer servicing and sales of all McLaren models including the new Sports Series launched to critical acclaim earlier this year.

  

McLaren Lugano will be operated by IP Motors SA from the prestigious Tarcisio Pasta building situated in Via San Gottardo 27, Cadenazzo and in close proximity to Lugano and Ascona. The state-of-the-art retail facility featuring the latest visual identity is in development with temporary sales and aftersales services currently open at the same address. McLaren Lugano will provide the ultimate in retail theatre coupled with market-leading customer service and personal approach.

Jon Pollock, European Director for McLaren Automotive commented: ’I am delighted to welcome IP Motors SA to our growing portfolio of European retailers. McLaren Lugano is joining us with a wealth of experience on the local market and we look forward to working together to fulfil our growth plan in Europe.’

‘We are extremely excited and proud to represent the McLaren Brand in Lugano,’ added Igor Pasta, Managing Director of McLaren Lugano. ‘The automotive culture in the Swiss canton of Ticino has always been strong and we believe that McLaren will have a big impact on the market.’

The Swiss prices of the McLaren Sports Series, comprising the 570S Coupé and 540C Coupé start from CHF 167,000 and first cars are scheduled for customer delivery by the end of 2015. The brand new showroom will also offer models from the Super Series range including the groundbreaking McLaren 650S in Coupé and Spider derivatives.