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British built Evora GT4 Concept race car unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show GT4 Concept car aiming to compete in 2020 Successful Chinese racing drivers, Cui Yue and Gaoxiang Fan appointed factory drivers for China Lotus driver training school established in China Marking a return to the international racing arena, one of the most famous names in competitive motorsport, Lotus, launches its brand new Evora GT4 Concept. Using 70-plus years of engineering innovation on road and track, the iconic company unveils its latest, British-built motorsport entry, at the Shanghai Auto Show 2019. Retaining the personality and natural ability of the road-going L…
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Renowned British engineering companies to collaborate on advanced propulsion technologies Combined capabilities to lead high performance automotive evolution across multiple vehicle sectors Lotus and Williams Advanced Engineering announce a strategic technical partnership in which the companies will share research and development into advanced propulsion technologies. Lotus Engineering has extensive and proven expertise in the integration and application of new technologies – for Lotus Cars and many global engineering clients, and is an acknowledged leader in lightweight structures and advanced materials. Williams Advanced Engineering has acclaimed e…
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James Andrew appointed Director, Communications & PR Simon Clare appointed Director, Global Marketing Group Lotus is delighted to announce two new senior appointments to its executive team, reporting to Lotus Cars CEO, Phil Popham. James Andrew joins from leading automotive and luxury communications agency, Influence Associates – the business he helped establish in London with veteran international automotive PR, Stuart Dyble – now among the most sought-after PR and strategy consultancies in the industry. Previous to this James held senior PR positions at Jaguar Land Rover and in the technology and EV sectors internationally. He joins the Lotus execut…
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• Global retail sales up 2% on 2017 • Concludes a landmark year for Lotus in 2018 • Growing confidence in the brand as new investment and development plans take shape Lotus Cars has posted its strongest sales results in seven years with 1,630 cars sold worldwide in 2018. Concluding a landmark year for the company, 2018 saw Lotus celebrate its 70th birthday, new majority ownership from Geely, substantial investment in product development and new facilities, and a number of senior appointments, with respected auto and luxury-sector leader, Phil Popham, joining as CEO. Commenting on 2018’s sales, Phil Popham said: “The year’s results show success on many levels,…
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Accolade awarded as part of EVO’s Car of the Year 2018 0-60 mph in 3.3 secs, 410 hp, 420 Nm, dry weight from 1,054 kg and 150 kg of downforce Second win in a row for Lotus with the Elise Sport 220 winning in Sports Car of the Year in 2017 A fitting end to the 70th Anniversary year of Lotus and the company has one more reason to celebrate with EVO Magazine announcing that the Lotus Exige Sport 410 has been awarded Roadster of the Year 2018 in its latest issue #257. In the words of EVO, “It’s a genuinely fabulous piece of kit, engineered with an obsessional zeal for driver entertainment and finished with the sort of care normally reserved for v…
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While many look back over the year during the festive season, Lotus looks sideways in the #DriftmasEvora. Delivering a Christmas tree with a 410hp sleigh, the engineering elves at Lotus wanted an ingenious way to transport a Christmas tree using an Evora GT410 Sport. The first-ever #MerryDriftmas video, created by Lotus, sees a festive delivery with a difference - all filmed on site at its Hethel home in Norfolk. While most Christmas trees travel strapped to roof racks or stuffed in car boots, Lotus knew it could do it differently with carbon fibre, a little welding and a lot of burning rubber. Using closed roads, and with thanks to an underst…
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Lotus’ official 70th anniversary celebration held in Hethel, Norfolk on Saturday 29th September 2018 • 8,000 Lotus owners and enthusiasts attended, with another 8,000 joining the online live streams • 1,600 Lotus cars returned home to Lotus in Norfolk • Secret concours awarded to ex-Fréquelin/Todt Sunbeam Lotus rally car • Road cars, race cars, rally cars and even pursuit bicycles on track • Grand finale saw 700 cars take to Hethel track in celebration Marking its 70th anniversary, Lotus held a spectacular event to commemorate the significant milestone of founder Colin Chapman’s first Lotus, built in 1948. The home of Lotus in Hethel hosted 8,00…
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Major developments planned for Lotus’ Hethel HQ • Customer Experience Centre, Heritage Centre and Museum all proposed • Renovation of original buildings including Chapman’s office • A destination to experience the brand’s history and heritage • Home to Lotus for over 50 years, development ensures Hethel remains the heart of Lotus As the company prepares for the culmination of its 70th celebrations, Lotus has unveiled the latest stage in its investment plan, which will see the 100 acre site undergo extensive development and renovation work. With a new Customer Experience Centre, Heritage Centre and Museum designed by architects Feilden+Mawson and subm…
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• Campaign to find founder Colin Chapman’s first car • Lotus Mark I built in London in 1948 • Whereabouts unknown for over 60 years • The inception of Lotus’ performance-orientated approach • Search marks 70 years since Chapman’s founding principles Calling on enthusiasts, collectors and car hunters worldwide, Lotus needs your help in tracking down the long-lost Lotus Mark I, the first car built by company founder Colin Chapman. As the British marque continues its 70th celebrations, it wants fans from around the world to pick up the trail of the most elusive Lotus ever – the competition car that the young engineer hand-built in a small London garage o…
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Lotus Cars shows its commitment to the UAE with the official opening of the brand-new Lotus showroom in Dubai. The Lotus Dubai facility on Sheikh Zayed Road is the result of a partnership with Adamas Motors and offers new and existing customers the opportunity to experience the famous brand first hand in the heart of Dubai. Officially opened by Marcus Blake, Commercial Director, Group Lotus plc and His Excellency Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the ceremony included esteemed guests, key media and senior management from across the Lotus operations. Marcus Blake, Commercial Director, Group Lotus plc; His Excellency Majid…
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Group Lotus plc is delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Popham as Senior Vice President – Commercial Operations for Group Lotus and CEO – Lotus Sports Cars, effective from 01 October 2018. Phil will report to Group Lotus plc CEO, Mr Feng Qingfeng. Phil joins Lotus from Sunseeker International where he held the role of CEO for four years. Prior to Sunseeker, he was part of the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) executive team for 9 years with global responsibility for commercial operations. The arrival of Phil Popham is the latest in a series of high level appointments at Lotus, from both the global automotive industry and from within Lotus. A new business a…
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• Unique Jim Clark special edition Evora GT410 Sport created to raise funds for the Jim Clark Trust • Based on Clark’s famous Lotus Elan road car with matching colour scheme and trim • Unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 • The 100,000th Lotus sports car built • Enter the competition now at www.jimclarklotus.com In a fitting tribute to one of the most successful racing drivers of all time, the Jim Clark Trust has launched a competition to win the 100,000th Lotus sports car built - a one off Jim Clark special edition Lotus Evora GT410 Sport. Commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 1968 and unveiled at the world fa…
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• Elisa Artioli returns to Lotus 22 years after launch of Elise • Lotus Elise named after Elisa • Surprise reunion with the first ever production line built Lotus Elise • Lotus visit includes her first-ever track laps in a Lotus Reunited with the iconic car that bears her name, Elisa Artioli paid tribute to one of the most renowned and lightweight sports cars ever made, the Lotus Elise, and drove her first ever laps of the Hethel test track. Returning to the home of Lotus in Hethel, Elisa was reunited with the second Elise ever built, and the first built down the production line, a car with which she was photographed 1996. As well as the surprise reunion…
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The latest in a series of high profile appointments, Group Lotus is pleased to announce that Uday Senapati joins the iconic British sports car marque. Uday joins Lotus as the company undergoes the next stage of its growth and return to prominence, under the leadership of Group Lotus’ Chief Executive Officer, Feng Qingfeng. Further confirming the Norfolk brand’s commitment to excellence, and attracting new talent to Hethel. Well-known and respected within the industry, Uday will take responsibility for Product Strategy and Management for all current and future product lines, including digital products and services. Prior to joining Lotus, Uday started …
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• Widow of Lotus founder joins sports car company’s celebrations • Helping mark the 70th anniversary of Colin Chapman’s first car • 100,000th Lotus built in tribute to Team Lotus racer Jim Clark • Commissioned to support the Jim Clark Trust • Enter the competition to win the car at www.jimclarklotus.com Joining the celebrations for one of the world’s most iconic sports car manufacturers, the widow of company founder Colin Chapman has personally approved the 100,000th Lotus, as part of the marque’s 70th anniversary celebration. Hand built on the same site that Hazel Chapman helped establish, the Jim Clark Trust special edition Lotus Evora GT410 Sport is th…
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