From the start of 2022, the Geely design studio in Warwickshire has a new name – the Lotus Tech Creative Centre Limited (LTCC). It is already playing a key role in the ongoing transformation of Lotus from a UK sports car company to a global performance car business and brand. The LTCC team continues to … Read more
Lotus has revealed its best annual global retail sales performance since 2011. The outstanding figures prove worldwide excitement about the brand’s transformation is translating into customers buying cars. Retailers sold 1,710 new cars in 2021, the year the iconic Elise, Exige and Evora ended production. That compares with 1,378 sales in 2020, an increase of … Read more
Today, Lotus commemorates the last of the Elise, Exige and Evora sports cars. The trio were photographed on site with many of the Lotus team who contributed to the design, engineering, assembly and sales of the cars. Between these three model lines and over the course of 26 years, a total of 51,738 cars will … Read more
Lotus has released a new film of the Lotus Emira in action, showing the eagerly anticipated V6 First Edition being put through its paces by Gavan Kershaw on the iconic Hethel test track. Gavan, Director, Attributes & Product Integrity, Lotus Cars, leads the dynamic development of every Lotus and is part of the highly experienced … Read more
British luxury coachbuilder Radford has today revealed the inspirational interior design for the Radford Lotus Type 62-2 sportscar at an exclusive showcase at Bremont’s new 35,000 sq ft state-of-the-art Manufacturing & Technology centre in Henley-on-Thames, UK. Fulfilling the promise that every Radford will be bespoke built to precise customisation requirements from clients, it has partnered … Read more
Today Lotus has shared a teaser clip of the upcoming Type 132. This first communication is titled “Breathe” and shows the unique and innovative active grille shutter on the Type 132. It is an authentic Lotus air management solution with a dual purpose – for cooling and for enhanced frontal aerodynamics.
Bringing together the very best in British craftsmanship, Lotus has collaborated with globally renowned Savile Row tailor Norton & Sons to create a unique lightweight luxury driving jacket. It is arguably the world’s most exclusive driving jacket. It is only available to customers of the Lotus Evija, the world’s first British all-electric hypercar, who will … Read more
The Lotus Emira has arrived in Dubai as part of its global tour, where it will be showcased at the Lotus showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road until 14 October 2021 before moving to Abu Dhabi. The Lotus Emira is an all-new sports car, with supercar aesthetics and everyday useability. It is the most accomplished road … Read more
“The future is bright for one of the world’s most iconic car brands” – the words of Rob Gill, Motors Editor at The Sun, as Lotus was honoured as ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the News UK Motor Awards 2021. The prestigious award was presented by respected political journalist and Times Radio presenter John Pienaar … Read more
– Lotus has officially opened its new showroom in Bahrain, with the Emira sports car taking centre stage at the inauguration. The critically acclaimed two-seater, the last petrol-powered car from Lotus and the ‘best of breed’, made its Middle East debut at the event. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by guest of honour H.E. Zayed … Read more