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A record-breaking year for sales The latest global sales figures for […]","datePublished":"2019-01-12","dateModified":"2019-01-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Feature-2.png","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Feature-2.png","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mclaren-sales-through-the-roof-in-2018\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","McLaren"],"wordCount":274,"keywords":["McLaren","McLaren 2018","McLaren sales"],"articleBody":"McLaren is one of the biggestnames in sports car manufacturing and the brand continues to attractconsiderable acclaim and popularity among the motoring public.Indeed, new figures published byMcLaren Automotive have shown the marque continues to go from strength tostrength, with 2018 another bumper year for sales by a company that pridesitself not just on automotive excellence but delivering an unrivalled motoringexperience for drivers.A record-breaking year for salesThe latest global sales figures for the company show a 43.9per cent upturn in 2018 to 4,806 cars sold. It marks a continuation of recordsales performance for the marque, dating back to 2010, with domestic sales upby 49.2 per cent year-on-year.European sales rose by 44.2 per cent last year, but the largest increase was witnessed in China at an impressive 122.5 per cent. These substantial gains were buoyed by the release of the 570S Spider and 720S, with China now making up seven per cent of the company’s global sales.“Record sales highlight what a momentous year 2018 wasfor McLaren Automotive when over 4,800 cars left our Production Centre,”commented chief executive officer Mike Flewitt.“In 2018, we achieved our broadest product offering, launching differentiated, world-beating products, such as the 600LT and the first two cars under our Track25 business plan.”Mr Flewitt went on to add that the company stands“well-placed in 2019”, with a global market spread and diverseproduct portfolio. He concluded that the ramping up to full capacity atMcLaren’s new MCTC facility this year will further boost production in themonths ahead.Do you have a favourite McLaren that really captures your imagination?Let us know down in the comments."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"McLaren sales ‘through the roof’ in 2018","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mclaren-sales-through-the-roof-in-2018\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]