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McLaren has confirmed its next-generation supercar will be launched in the first half of 2021. The vehicle – which does not yet have an official model name – will be the first built on the brand’s MCLA carbon fibre lightweight architecture. A V6 hybrid powertrain differentiates the car from all of its McLaren on-road predecessors, which have used twin-turbo V8 motors in recent times. Performance figures for the hybrid V6 are yet to be announced.

Car enthusiasts – and YouTube channels – can’t get enough of the sheer speed of electric performance cars. Until the novelty wears off – and every person on the planet is aware of the capability of electric cars when the tech is applied for maximum acceleration – we will continue to be treated to videos like this.

McLaren is set to introduce an all-new carbon-fibre architecture, revealed today, to underpin the company's next generation of electrified supercars. The chassis is designed specifically to accommodate hybrid powertrains. It was developed at McLaren’s $91 million Composites Technology Centre in Sheffield, and will also be manufactured onsite. McLaren previously reported that the factory's workforce would increase by more than 140 staff when the new-generation chassis enters production.

A special tribute has been paid to the founder of the iconic McLaren Formula One team and specialist sports car maker, Bruce McLaren, on the 50th anniversary of his death behind the wheel. June 2 2020 marks exactly 50 years since Kiwi engineer, technician and racing legend Bruce McLaren was killed in an accident during testing at Goodwood circuit, located in West Sussex, UK. In honour of McLaren’s lasting legacy, a private ceremony was held at the brand's Woking headquarters.

Australian F1 star Daniel Ricciardo is in line for a shock switch to Ferrari, according to international reports. UPDATE 5:20pm 12/5/20: Ferrari has confirmed Sebastian Vettel will leave the team at the end of the year. The unconfirmed speculation comes after negotiations for Sebastian Vettel’s 2021 contract renewal with the Italian team fell through.