Is The Lotus Evija Too Heavy?
Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng, speaking at a media event, stated that sports cars weighing over 3,900 pounds are mediocre. The current Lotus lineup mainly consists of vehicles weighing over 3,900…
Lotus Teases A New V8 Supercar. Is It The Esprit?
Lotus calls the “Type 135” its first-ever supercar. It will have a hybrid V8 with over 1,000 horsepower Additional details will be released later this year ahead of a 2028…
‘The Worst Of Both Worlds’
Polestar argues plug-in hybrids add complexity without bringing zero emissions. The Geely-owned brand claims people rarely charge them. Polestar thinks PHEVs are ‘fast becoming irrelevant.’ People are spoiled for choice…
Most Powerful Lotus Emira: Over 500 HP
Just 15 examples will be built, each costing $249,900 AUD. Simply Sports Cars has retuned the AMG M139 engine to produce just over 500 horsepower. The car is a track-day…
The 2026 Lotus Emira Is Better. But It’s Also Pricier
Lotus announced several updates to the 2026 Emira back in June. The automaker made the V6 SE the flagship model in America, with the Emira Turbo serving as the brand’s…
Lotus Restructures, Lays Off Employees Over ‘Volatile’ Market
Lotus on Friday announced plans to lay off up to 270 people throughout its Hethel manufacturing facility and headquarters, the BBC reports. The company cited “volatile and evolving market conditions,…
Travel industry mourns the loss of Lajpat Rai, Chairman & MD, Lotus Trans Travel, ET TravelWorld
The travel trade industry is in shock over the sudden demise of Lajpat Rai, Chairman and Managing Director of Lotus Trans Travel, a renowned travel firm promoting inbound and Buddhist…
Lotus’ first F1 race car heads to auction
The first Lotus Formula 1 car will be among the featured lots at a Bonhams auction scheduled for May 10 in Monaco. The original Team Lotus dissolved in the early…
Lotus Eletre reaches US in late ’24 with $107,000 base price
Lotus is expanding beyond the world of lightweight sports cars by launching more mainstream vehicles, starting with an electric SUV known as the Eletre that was first shown in early…
Lotus EV division enters SPAC deal, will list on Nasdaq
Lotus Technology, a division of Lotus responsible for development of electric vehicles, is about to go public via a SPAC deal. Also referred to as a reverse merger, a SPAC…