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The British marque is deeply rooted in racing and building performance cars. Lately, it has become known that Lotus has been losing money for many years, so the company may not be around too much longer.
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Lotus May Lay Off 27 Percent of its Staff
Hundreds Lotus employees may be out of a job in the near future.
Lotus Elise S Cup is Ready to Reach Dealers
Lotus just announced that it has completed testing of the a street-legal but track-focused Elise S Cup.
Lotus Elise R Spied Testing at the Nürburgring
Lotus has been caught honing its next model at the Nürburgring.
Lotus Exige LF1 Pays Tribute to Formula 1 Success
Lotus has unveiled yet another special edition Exige model.
Lotus Resolves Legal Dispute With Former Boss
Lotus and former CEO Dany Bahar are no longer preparing to lock horns in London’s High Court.
Lotus Names New Chief Executive
Long in the wake of former Dany Bahar’s controversial dismissal as the English sports car manufacturer’s chief executive, owner Proton is naming a new CEO.
Titanium Could Help Lotus Build Even Lighter Cars
Titanium, it’s both light and strong… and pretty expensive. But the benefits may out-“weight” the tradeoffs for Lotus, as the premium sports-car builder is exploring the dusty silver-hued metal for use in its vehicles.
Our Top Cars for a Long Term Commitment or a One-Night Stand
Love is in the air; either that or exhaust fumes mixed with a whiff of burnt transmission fluid. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day and people around the world are hugging, kissing and handing out heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. But how boring is that? This holiday is a bigger cliché than every Disney princess movie combined and…
Lotus Recovery Underway: Exec
The recovery process for Lotus has begun as the automaker has started cutting costs and expanding sales.
Lotus Elise S Cup R Announced as a Track Day Special
While the road car development seems to have temporarily stalled out at Lotus, the British automaker continues to develop new track-focused machines, the latest being the Elise S Cup R.
Giving Thanks to the Automakers in 2013
It’s that time of year again; time for extended families to cram together around an all-too-small table, eat themselves into a food coma, argue over football and be told by countless relatives how they should be living their lives. Yup, it is time to give thanks.
Lotus Awarded Nearly $17M in Government Grants
Lotus has received nearly $17 million in the form of a government grant, money that will be used for research and development, helping create over 300 new jobs.
Lotus Exige V6 Cup Arrives in America
The most exciting car in the Lotus lineup isn’t available in America. Or at least it’s not available if you plan to drive it on the street.
Lotus Elise Cup R Speaks Softly, Carries Big Spoiler
Lotus has announced its latest addition to the automaker’s racing portfolio, the Lotus Elise S Cup R.
2011 Lotus Evora Recalled for Oil Line Defect
Lotus has issued out a recall for its 2011 Evora sports car for faulty oil lines.
Lotus Secures its Future, But Five Car Plan Axed
With rumors of a future for Lotus swirling, the company will live on as its new owner DRB-Hicom has signed off on a three-year plan to fund the British sports car maker.
1977 Lotus Esprit ‘007 Submarine’ Heading to RM Auctions
As if a standard Lotus Esprit crossing the auction block isn’t rare enough, this one is a definite one-of-a-kind after starring in the James Bond 007 flick The Spy Who Loved Me.
Lotus’ Newest Vehicle Only has Two Wheels
Lotus is getting into the world of two-wheel motorsports, announcing today that the brand will be producing a new motorcycle called the Lotus C-01.
Lotus Le Mans Car Rebuilt in Time for Practice
Lotus LMP2 drove during yesterday’s practice session at Le Mans despite a legal battle that threatened the team’s chances of having functional cars.
Lotus Le Mans Race Cars Seized by Creditors
Lotus LMP2 might not be racing in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Lotus Exige S Roadster to Drop its Top this Summer
Despite being unveiled last year, the Lotus Exige S Roadster has been missing in action ever since. That will all change this summer, as the British automaker has confirmed it’ll be heading to dealerships – at least in Europe.
Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid Wins SAE World Congress Tech Award
The Lotus Evora 414E Range Extender Hybrid has received the SAE’s Automotive Engineering International (AEI) Tech Award for its design and engineering innovation.
Lotus Refutes Bankruptcy Rumors
Group Lotus plc, which is made up of Lotus Cars, Lotus Motorsport and Lotus Engineering, will appear in Companies Court today, as an application has been filed to have the company liquidated to pay its debts.
Lotus Recalls 546 Cars for Loose Oil Line
Lotus is recalling 546 of its sports cars in North America because of a problem with an oil cooler line that could become detached.
