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Starting in May, you will be able to buy a Lotus again. That's important for the employees and supporters of one of the world's great enthusiast brands, since the recent 60-day financial freeze halted production of Lotus' Elise, Exige, and Evora models, as well as development of the next Esprit. The ...    Read more

Remember the quiet kid in school who stayed mum to a creepy fault all while rumors about him swirled around at a feverish pace? Then one day, the quiet kid has to stand up to a bully and before you can comprehend what is going on, the bully is in ...    Read more

You've watched a topless Audi A8 wind its way through the fjords of Norway. Now it's another exotic, with yet another snowy, mountainous backdrop. But this time, there's a more compelling story, simply because, with the exception of the car, anybody living in the United States could theoretically replicate this ...    Read more

It appears Lotus is doing their best Lamborghini Aventador impression and it comes in the form of the 2013 Lotus Esprit. First unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the new Esprit strays from Lotus' usual subdued design, with a much gaudier nose than we are accustomed to seeing from ...    Read more

The United Kingdom's Teenage Cancer Trust charity was founded in 1997 with a focus on bringing some fun to teenagers and young adults stricken with the deadly disease. The idea for the charity spawned from a group of women who organized a fashion show to raise money for a children's ...    Read more

Lotus is recalling 5,037 Elise and Exige's to replace an oil cooler line that may come detached from its fitting. Vehicles assembled between June 1, 2004 and November 30, 2006 are believed to contain these faulty oil lines. Oil cooler lines can become brittle and flexible and will begin to sweat ...    Read more

For a base price of $31,070, you can be the proud owner of a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 1 SS with a 426-horsepower 6.2-liter V-8 engine. For most people, even enthusiasts, a sport coupe with that much horsepower would be plenty. But for a select few, there's no such thing as ...    Read more

The no-frills lightweight sports cars that put British automaker Lotus back on the radar are going out of production in style with three ultra-limited edition versions of the Elise roadster and the hardtop Exige. Marking the end of production this month before starting production of ...    Read more

Another birthday is in the books for America, and with much of the country roasting on low-broil (even our beers seem to be sweating) it's easy to forget another important summer holiday: July 31st is Mutt's Day, a celebration of our furry, mixed-breed, four-legged ...    Read more

When we think "rental car," we cringe. The term conjures stale memories of even staler vehicles, and of traveling experiences we'd rather forget. Enter Hertz and Lotus, a traveling enthusiast's dream come true. While Hertz America's Adrenaline Collection does little to stimulate our own glands, Hertz Europe's new Adrenaline Range adds ...    Read more

The autoblogsphere is more than a bit perplexed with reports coming in that Lotus wants automaker giant Toyota to purchase it. Say what? Here’s the scoop. According to Autocar, Lotus boss Dany Bahar revealed that Lotus is helping Malaysian parent Proton develop a range of cars. Lotus’s British-based headquarters in Hethel ...    Read more

All your life you have aspired to own a classic car that catches everyone's eye as you roll down the breathtaking Pacific Coast Highway, windows down, with a warm summer breeze blowing through your hair. The only thing stopping you are ridiculous prices that might even make Donald Trump think ...    Read more

Are there truly any "accident leaks" in this day of the Internet? Case in point: the Lotus Evora S and Evora automatic. According to said leak, both vehicles will be debuting at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. A neat tip, perhaps, but the correspondence is otherwise devoid ...    Read more

Pictures of a James Bond style Lotus Evora cruising around in the French Alps have recently come to our attention. According to Allison P., the auto-enthusiast who spied the car:“ ...    Read more

The 80th International Geneva Motor Show sees Lotus Engineering unveil the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid concept, a high performance technology demonstrator with a plug-in series hybrid drive system and new technologies for enhanced driver involvement. ...    Read more

The discerning fashion show audience at the Fashion For Relief™ show last night made their feelings clear about the design of the “Naomi for Haiti” Lotus Evora with the bidding reaching an incredible GBP 320,000. The winning bid came from Naomi Campbell’s boyfriend, Vladimir Doronin, who wanted to ensure ...    Read more

Lotus Engineering, the world-renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus Cars Limited today announces its latest series hybrid vehicle technology application in the PROTON Concept, which will be unveiled at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show.The complete hybrid drivetrain in the PROTON Concept city car has been developed by Lotus Engineering ...    Read more

The Lotus Evora was selected by Top Gear magazine and online teams as the best Sports Car of the last 12 months.The Top Gear Awards, now in their 10th year, searched for the most exciting and innovative sports car of this year. The awards are not only well established, but ...    Read more

Described by Automobile Magazine as “one of the most pure and minimalist sports cars,” the Lotus Exige is also a car that “creates a rare intersection of capability and simplicity.” to the lucky editors as well.Power for the ExigeS comes from a supercharged 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine sourced ...    Read more

Lotus has announced that production of the Lotus Esprit’s successor has been green lit and is expected to be available sometime in either 2011, or 2012. Debuting in 1976 as a replacement to the Europa, the Lotus Esprit gained fame through its appearance in the 1977 James Bond film ...    Read more

Lotus may be known for its super sports cars like the special-edition Elise and Exige, but it may become known for something else -- an engine designed specifically for use in hybrid vehicles. Called the “Range Extender Engine, ” the small and compact 1.2 liter, three-cylinder all-aluminum engine is intended ...    Read more

If there’s one street-legal Lotus that truly lives up to founder Colin Chapman’s “simplify and add lightness,” it’s the Exige. And the new 2010 Exige Cup 260 takes Chapman’s mantra to a new extreme. Full Article

The Lotus Evora shows its pedigree fending off tough competition from the world’s best driver’s cars to become Autocar favourite.The competition included rigorous road and track assessment, using the stunning roads around the South Downs and the fantastic high speed corners at the Goodwood race circuit. The feature included driver’s ...    Read more

Lotus Cars Limited, the sportscar subsidiary of Group Lotus plc is delighted to announce a marketing co-operation agreement with the car hire company Hertz Italiana and to supply Lotus cars for its rental business in Italy. Now driving enthusiasts, fans of the Lotus brand and those who want to drive ...    Read more

Motor Trend obtained some drawings of what may be the upcoming 2012 Lotus Esprit supercar. The flagship, which is built around the Lotus Evora, will be larger and longer as befitting its status.The Esprit most likely will come with an V-8 engine. Otherwise, few other details have been ...    Read more