The Eletre is a new icon from Lotus. It is the latest in a long line of Lotus road cars whose name begins with the letter E, and means ‘Coming to Life’ in some Eastern European languages. It’s an appropriate link as the Eletre marks the start of a new chapter in the histor...
Lotus provides preliminary details about its new electric platform that will underpin two-seater and 2+2 sports cars with single- and dual-motor configurations.
’ More relevant today than ever, it’s a core principle that has been tested and proven at the highest level of motorsport. Efficient, lightweight construction creates a virtuous circle that applies equally to sports cars built for the road. It not only boosts straight-line acceleration and ...
It is stated that Formula One boss Tony Fernandes named the team, which was formerly known as Lotus Racing, as Team Lotus and the cars will be known officially as Lotus-Renaults. Moreover, Lotus Renault GP, named after Group Lotus and its parent company,...
LotusCarsisaBritishmanufacturerofsportsandracingcarsbasedattheformersiteofRAFHethel,aWorldwarIIairfieldinNorfolk.Thecompanydesignsandbuildsraceandproductionautomobilesoflightweightandfinehandlingcharacteristics.ItalsoownstheengineeringconsultancyLotusEngineering,whichhasfacilitiesintheUnitedKingdom,UnitedStates,MalaysiaandChina...
The next generation ofLotussports cars are set share their engines and powertrains with Volvo. The Swedish company and its parent company intend to merge existing engine plants into a stand-alone business to “develop next generation combustion engines and hybrid powertrains”. That would mean all...
However Group Lotus, which makes Lotus road cars and whose parent company is the Malaysian government-owned car company Proton, has entered the sport this year as the chief sponsor of the Renault team and claims it holds the legal rights to the name. ...
Just a few months back, Lotus CEO Dany Bahar was given a new four-year contract by parent company Proton. For a short while, at least, it was easy to believe that Lotus would actually execute on its plan to deliver a range of new sports car models. ...
Lotus is the name of an iconic British automaker, which was established in 1948. The company is engaged in the production of sports and racing cars, which are considered to be one of the best in this segment. Today the brand, founded by Colin Chapman, is owned by the Chinese Geely and...
company'slastFormulaOneracein1994,the carswerenolongercompetitive.Lotuswona totalof79GrandPrixraces.Duringhislifetime ChapmansawLotusbeatFerrariasthefirst teamtoachieve50GrandPrixvictories,despite Ferrarihavingwontheirfirstnineyearssooner . GroupLotusiscurrentlyalsoinvolvedinseveral ...