2012 Geneva Motor Show: 2013 Lotus Exige S Roadster

Lotus presented at the Geneva Motor Show the 2013 Exige S Roadster, a car that promises to combine the handling with the open air experience that makes you feel all the more at one with... Read more about 2012 Geneva Motor Show: 2013 Lotus Exige S Roadster


Lotus CEO told to continue five-year program amidst Proton sale

The chief executive of Lotus Group Plc, Dany Bahar, has received instructions to carry on his five-year program to replace the entire Lotus model range, despite the fact that its... Read more about Lotus CEO told to continue five-year program amidst Proton sale


Lotus F1 Team unveils new E20 for 2012 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

Lotus F1 Team has recently unveiled the E20, the car it will field against the globe’s bests at the 2012 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The E20 car was so named as a commemoration of... Read more about Lotus F1 Team unveils new E20 for 2012 FIA Formula 1 World Championship


Dany Bahar looking for a financial partner to buy Lotus

Lotus CEO Dany Bahar wants to buy the British sports car maker from present owner Proton and is currently on the search for financial partners, according to a recent Sunday Times report.... Read more about Dany Bahar looking for a financial partner to buy Lotus


DRB-Hicom is opened to options and might sell Lotus

As you may know already, on Monday we announced that Malaysian billionaire Syed Mokhtar Al-Bulkhary's DRB-Hicom will buy Proton Holdings, the Australian manufacturer which owns Lotus. The... Read more about DRB-Hicom is opened to options and might sell Lotus


Lotus business plan in doubt now that Proton is considering selling the British manufacturer

Lotus’ expansion is being hampered by recent reports that the stake of the Malaysian government in Proton would be sold. Bloomberg said that due to speculation that control of Proton... Read more about Lotus business plan in doubt now that Proton is considering selling the British manufacturer


Lotus Motorsport fires up new engine for 2012 IZOD IndyCar series

Lotus Motorsport successfully fired up a new engine at Dallara Automobili’s main office in Varano Melegari, Italy on December 22. The fire-up is in preparation for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar... Read more about Lotus Motorsport fires up new engine for 2012 IZOD IndyCar series


Kimi Raikkonen makes comeback in Formula 1 with Lotus Renault

Kimi Raikkonen is set to return to Formula 1 in 2012 after entering into a two-year deal with the Lotus Renault team. He had left the sport at the end of the 2009 season in order to... Read more about Kimi Raikkonen makes comeback in Formula 1 with Lotus Renault


Proton investors pressuring the company to sell Lotus

Investors of Malaysia's Proton Holdings Bhd. are pressuring the company to sell off British sports-car maker Lotus. Since Proton took control of Lotus in 1996, no profit has been made... Read more about Proton investors pressuring the company to sell Lotus


Goodwood to honor Lotus with ‘Central Feature’ installation at Festival of Speed

Goodwood will honor the Lotus marque by displaying an installation of the brand outside the Goodwood House as its “Central Feature.” The installation comes amidst Lotus’ five-year... Read more about Goodwood to honor Lotus with ‘Central Feature’ installation at Festival of Speed


Chinese market boosts Lotus sales

The sales in China of the carbon-fiber Lotus Evora GTE, which costs more than 200,000 euros, were four times higher than the forecasted demand. This boosts Lotus’ confidence that its... Read more about Chinese market boosts Lotus sales


New Lotus Esprit will get hybrid versions, Exige to receive a V6 engine

We’re eager to see the new Lotus lineup as the British manufacturer owned by Proton as company’s chief executive Dany Bahar has signed a new four-year contact to lead the firm. For those... Read more about New Lotus Esprit will get hybrid versions, Exige to receive a V6 engine


Swizz Beatz and Lotus unveil the Evora GTE

Swizz Beatz introduced the newest product in collaboration with sports manufacturer Lotus -- the Evora GTE model of the car – at the IAC HQ building in New York on November 30. The... Read more about Swizz Beatz and Lotus unveil the Evora GTE


Lotus opens its first dealership in China

Group Lotus' first ever dealership in China is now open in the Chaoyang district of Beijing. Furthermore, the company is planning to open 10 more dealerships in 2012. The new showroom... Read more about Lotus opens its first dealership in China


Lotus seeking for a new talent for its racing kart team

Group Lotus has always been supportive of kart racing, for the reason that it’s a great way to spot talented motor racing drivers. But lately, it has become apparent that Lotus is a major... Read more about Lotus seeking for a new talent for its racing kart team


Proton denies reports that Lotus is for sale

As you may know already, few days ago we announced you that GENII Capital may take a bigger stake in Group Lotus, the well-known sports car manufacturer owned by Malaysian carmaker... Read more about Proton denies reports that Lotus is for sale


Lotus unveils the Evora S GP Edition

Lotus revealed today the exclusive Evora S GP Edition, inspired by firm’s Formula 1 grand prix car and based on the standard Evora S. The new edition will be limited to just three units... Read more about Lotus unveils the Evora S GP Edition


Lotus not satisfied by the current sales, wants to boost profits

It appears that Lotus is not quite happy with its current sales and the company is trying to beef up its sales efforts as in the next 18 months. The reason is very simple: the company is... Read more about Lotus not satisfied by the current sales, wants to boost profits


Genii Capital may get a larger stake in Lotus

To address rumors of a potential takeover by Genii Capital of Group, Lotus chief Dany Bahar further fueled the reports with his statement to Autocar. He said, “When we made the... Read more about Genii Capital may get a larger stake in Lotus


Lotus Ethos coming to the United States in 2013

It won’t be long now before Lotus releases its City Car Concept (to be known as the Ethos) to the market. The company didn’t give the final dates but it’s believed that the Ethos will... Read more about Lotus Ethos coming to the United States in 2013


Lotus Evora GTE confirmed for United States

Lotus unveiled the Evora GTE, its most powerful model ever, at the Frankfurt Auto Show in production trim. Lotus has announced that it will soon be available in the U.S. This 444-hp... Read more about Lotus Evora GTE confirmed for United States


Lotus Evora GTE also coming to the European market

Instead of limiting sales of the Lotus Evora GTE in Asia, it will also be offered in Europe. Set to be displayed at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, this 440bhp vehicle takes... Read more about Lotus Evora GTE also coming to the European market


Lotus prepares for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Lotus will showcase plenty of sports cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show that begins mid-September. Its display will include three new models, a special edition, and two options on current... Read more about Lotus prepares for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show


Gordon Murray joins the Lotus Advisory Council

Gordon Murray has been named to the Lotus Advisory Council. At Group Lotus, Murray will be working with automotive industry icons Bob Lutz, Tom Purves, Prof. Dr. Burkhard Göschel and... Read more about Gordon Murray joins the Lotus Advisory Council


Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept coming to Pebble Beach

Lotus will be unveiling a high-performance Evora version at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 18. The Evora GTE Road Car Concept is intended to celebrate its racing... Read more about Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept coming to Pebble Beach


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