McLaren Automotive is at a pivotal turning point. - The firm is under new ownership and leadership - with a major overhaul ongoing across the company, and the potential for a contentious push into the luxury, electric SUV market. “We’ll do what McLaren has always done, but do more of it and do it even better,” the new CEO told Auto Express in an exclusive interview. As part of this new strategy, the company is preparing for a radical shift in its product lineup. The W1 hybrid hypercar, is still on track to launch in 2026, but the company is also planning a move into electric SUVs, possibly as soon as 2027.