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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.
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.
Elon to Spritz Electric Musk on a Former Bond Car
Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems to think he can build a better car than Q…
Lotus Promises More Exciting Products, Hires Engineers
Lotus released one of the first real indicators today that it has a bright future.
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.
Red Bull Crowdsourcing Mark Webber’s Replacement
Red Bull isn’t wasting time in finding Mark Webber’s replacement.
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.
Detroit Electric Delays Production by a Month
Detroit Electric, a brand revived after seven decades, will have to wait another month before production of its new SP:01 kicks off.
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.
Detroit Electric SP:01 Looks Like a Reborn Tesla Roadster
Unveiling its first new vehicle in over 70 years, the resurrected Detroit Electric car company debuted the SP:01 in the motor city last night.
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.
Lotus Unveils New E21 Formula One Car – Video
Lotus has become the first Formula One team to unveil its race car for the 2013 season, the E21.
Bob Lutz’s Lotus Evora S Now For Sale
Bob Lutz of former General Motors vice chairman fame enjoyed a short stint on the advisory board of Lotus, and one of the perks of signing on to the British automaker’s board was to get an Evora of his own to drive.
Lotus Looks to Boost Sales 5 Times by 2015
Lotus Group’s parent company DRB Hicom is predicting some lofty goals for the small sports car company, confident that by 2015 the brand will be selling between 4,000 and 5,000 units per year.
Lotus Evora gets new ‘Sports Racer’ Package
Lotus is releasing a new package for its Evora called the ‘Sports Racer,’ which brings the sports car new styling inside and out, and new tech features.
Lotus Suing Dany Bahar Over Extravagant Spending
In what is turning into a very bitter divorce between Lotus and ex-CEO Dany Bahar, the British automaker is firing back with a lawsuit of its own, claiming that Bahar spent company money on his extravagant personal lifestyle.
