BERLIN – Early Monday morning, Audi denied reports that the company was closing a purchase agreement McLaren, based on an earlier statement stating that the company is constantly reviewing various partnership ideas and said that rumor of a completed purchase is “totally incorrect.”
An Audi spokesperson said: “As part of our strategic considerations, we are constantly reviewing various partnership ideas. earlier Autocar The report that indicates an agreement to buy supercar The manufacturer has made every effort to help the company secure a Formula first team. The report cites a source as saying Audi has taken over the British sports car maker.
“McLaren’s technology strategy has always included ongoing discussions and cooperation with relevant partners and suppliers, including other car manufacturers,” said Audi.
McLaren later joined Audi in denying the story, using a statement saying, “The McLaren Group is aware of a press media report stating that they have been sold to Audi. This is absolutely not the case. accurate and McLaren is looking to take the story out of the way McLaren’s technology strategy has always been engaged in discussions and ongoing collaboration with relevant partners and suppliers, including other car manufacturers, however, there is no change in the ownership structure of the McLaren Group”.
Audi told Reuters it was “looking at various partnership ideas” but neither confirmed nor denied whether it was in discussions with McLaren about a possible sale.
McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt announced in October that he would step down after eight years leading the financially troubled company, which is currently searching for a successor.
This article features a Reuters report.
