NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- McLaren
Automotive North America and Ally Financial announced today a new
preferred financing relationship, which includes the availability
of retail financing and competitive leasing options for McLaren's
two best-selling models, the McLaren 570S and 650S. McLaren and
Ally worked together over several months to develop this bespoke
program for the unique McLaren client base. Retail financing and
closed-end leases are available to qualified customers immediately
throughout the entire U.S. McLaren dealer network.
"We are thrilled to announce the addition of leasing to our
purchasing options, and fulfill what has been a regular request
from our customers and dealers since we first set up U.S.
operations in 2011. Ally Financial has been a wonderful partner to
develop this bespoke program with, and we are excited to launch it
today," said Anthony Joseph,
President of McLaren North America.
"The availability of leasing comes at a critical time for McLaren
as we begin to deliver the 570S Coupe, which enters a segment where
lease availability is critical to car sales."
These closed-end lease programs from McLaren were developed in
response to both customer and retailer demand, and to better
compete in the performance car market. Leases are available for the
2016 McLaren 570S Coupe for as low as $2,200 per month*.
The competitive leases provide McLaren customers with certainty
around the cost of driving by transferring the risk of depreciation
away from the customer. They also offer convenience, where
customers who have met all of their lease obligations can simply
turn their car back in at the end of the leasing term.
"We are pleased to be launching this program with McLaren and
supporting one of the world's premiere luxury brands," said
Tim Russi, President of Auto Finance
at Ally Financial. "We look forward to establishing and building
strong relationships with McLaren's network of U.S. dealerships and
providing long term value."
*Subject to terms, conditions and availability. Available
through participating McLaren dealers in the United States.
About the Eligible Models
The McLaren 570S Coupe is
the first model launched in McLaren's new Sports Series. Following
its global debut at the New York International Auto Show in
April 2015, the new model range marks
the entry of McLaren into the luxury sports car market, introducing
race-derived technologies and supercar performance in a package
which is very much a pure McLaren, but at a sports car price point.
With pricing starting at $184,900,
the 570S Coupe is just now beginning to arrive at McLaren retailers
across the U.S.
The McLaren 650S Coupe and Spider represent the core of
McLaren's supercar offerings: the aptly named Super Series. Only
one model year into production, the 641 hp, 2,926 lb 650S has
received a host of upgrades for 2016, including what was previously
over $22,000 in additional carbon
fiber content as standard. Starting from $269,500, the 650S sets the bar for performance,
comfort and technology in its class – only five years after
McLaren's return to building road-going supercars.
Notes to Editors:
A selection of high resolution
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McLaren Automotive media site – cars.mclaren.press.
About McLaren Automotive:
McLaren Automotive is a
British manufacturer of luxury, high-performance sports cars,
located at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking,
Surrey.
Following the global launch of McLaren Automotive in 2010, the
groundbreaking 12C was launched in 2011, the 12C Spider in 2012,
and the limited-run McLaren P1™ went into production in 2013. In
keeping with its plan to introduce a new model each year, the
company unveiled the 650S, in coupe and Spider form in 2014, and
has announced the Sports Series among the models to be introduced
in 2015. The brand continues to expand, and McLaren posted a profit
during 2013 – only the third year of vehicle production. This was
followed in 2014, by a third consecutive year of growth in sales
with a record 1,649 vehicles delivered via a dedicated global
network of retailers in every major automotive market.
McLaren Automotive
Partners
To support the development, engineering and manufacture of its
range of innovative and highly acclaimed sports cars, McLaren
Automotive has partnered with world leading companies to provide
specialist expertise and technology including, AkzoNobel,
ExxonMobil, Pirelli and SAP.
About Ally Financial Inc.
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE:
ALLY) is a leading automotive financial services company powered by
a top direct banking franchise. Ally's automotive services business
offers a full spectrum of financial products and services,
including new and used vehicle inventory and consumer financing,
leasing, vehicle service contracts, commercial loans and vehicle
remarketing services, as well as a variety of insurance offerings,
including inventory insurance, insurance consultative services for
dealers and other ancillary products. Ally
Bank, the company's direct banking subsidiary and member
FDIC, offers an array of deposit products, including certificates
of deposit, savings accounts, money market accounts, IRA deposit
products and interest checking. Ally's Corporate Finance unit
provides financing to middle-market companies across a broad range
of industries.
With approximately $156.1 billion
in assets as of Sept. 30, 2015, Ally
operates as a financial holding company. For more information,
visit the Ally media site at http://media.ally.com or follow
Ally on Twitter: @Ally.
Contacts:
John Paolo
Canton
Senior PR Manager | Americas
Region
Phone:
+1.646.926.5971
Mobile: +1.347.809.0994
Email: jp.canton@mclaren.com
Sari Martin
Ally
Financial
Phone: 1.646.781.2539
Email: sari.martin@ally.com
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