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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 06:07 PM
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Has anyone else read that Apple are looking to buy McLaren ??

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ll-takeover?ee
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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 06:08 PM
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Oh yeah!
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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 06:23 PM
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Good news I say!
The investment like this is just what's needed to get them competitive again
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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 06:36 PM
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They probably could do with a little investment, especially after their £3 million super car lost to an Impreza recently!
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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by silver-sub
They probably could do with a little investment, especially after their £3 million super car lost to an Impreza recently!
I am a Subaru owner, but if I can afford a 3 million pound car am I really going to drive around in a Subaru . .
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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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Maybe you will get your new McLaren delivered in a patented paper bag
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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 08:33 PM
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Courage


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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
Courage


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Old Sep 21, 2016 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
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Aaahhh it's the steering wheel that comes in a bag!!!!
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 03:21 AM
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God forbid they ever put batteries in it!!!












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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 07:49 AM
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I would imagine they are interested in their technology arm for in car tech and AI.
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 09:13 AM
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I wonder if you'll loose your warranty if you unlock the doors?
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by legb4rsk
God forbid they ever put batteries in it!!!

Ask Elon about that.


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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 10:31 AM
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Hopefully nothing to worry about - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37435865
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Old Sep 22, 2016 | 10:56 AM
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Why worry, that sort of investment would be excellent for McLaren and the UK. If it doesn't happen I blame Brexit.
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