McLaren Automotive, commonly referred to as McLaren is a British automotive manufacturer of luxury, high-performance sports cars, located at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) on the McLaren Technology Campus in Woking, Surrey, adjacent to its parent company's headquarters. McLaren Automotive was founded in 2010 when the founder, Ron Dennis wanted to re-enter the road car market, after McLaren Cars Limited ceased operation around 10 years earlier. Mike Flewitt was appointed as CEO, replacing the founder and owner, Ron Dennis. The company's first car was the McLaren 12C, and their most well known car is the McLaren P1, successor of McLaren Cars Limited's McLaren F1.