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Sep
26th

New Lotus supercar to offer Toyota hybrid system

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Toyota is adding Lotus to its growing list of hybrid powertrain customers as the Japanese carmaker pushes to proselytize the technology and drive down costs. A Toyota-supplied gasoline-electric drivetrain will be offered as an option on the 5. Full story...
Sep
24th

Toyota claims Lotus as latest convert to its hybrid system

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Toyota Motor Corp. is adding Lotus to its growing list of hybrid powertrain customers as the Japanese carmaker pushes to proselytize the technology and drive down costs. Full story...
Sep
24th

New Lotus supercar to offer Toyota hybrid system

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Toyota is adding Lotus to its growing list of hybrid powertrain customers as the Japanese carmaker pushes to proselytize the technology and drive down costs. A Toyota-supplied gasoline-electric drivetrain will be offered as an option on the 5. Full story...
Sep
24th

F1: Team Lotus is back with Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen

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Jarno Trulli has reportedly signed a contract to remain with Lotus for the team's second season in 2011. Full story...
Sep
23rd

F1: Exciting news regarding Lotus to be released on Friday

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Tony Fernandes' Lotus Racing team has scheduled a raft of "exciting announcements" for Friday at the Grand Prix of Singapore. Full story...
Sep
22nd

GP2: Carmaker Lotus entering GP2 with ART team

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Lotus Motorsport, an arm of the Proton-owned Lotus Cars, is entirely separate to Lotus Racing, the new formula one team headed by Tony Fernandes. Full story...
Sep
21st

Lotus Elite hybrid headed for the road in 2014

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Lotus Cars plans a new Elite -- a V8-powered, folding-hardtop grand tourer with an optional hybrid powertrain that Lotus says will go on sale in 2014. Full story...
Sep
20th

First Look: Lotus Elite Concept

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First Look: Lotus Elite Concept
Lotus Elite Concept - 2010 Paris Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
Pointing towards profitability.

Lotus hopes to completely reinvent itself by 2016 and the Elite is our first glimpse at what the brand's future holds. If all goes according to plan, the production Elite will hit the streets in April of 2014 and Lotus will become profitable around the same time. New Lotus Group CEO Dany Bahar doesn't hide the fact that the little British brand hasn't made money in more than 15 years and that trend needs to be reversed immediately.


Photo Gallery: Lotus Elite Concept - 2010 Paris Auto Show - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
20th

Maserati and Lotus add to their Paris lineups, and a look at the latest Nissan 370Z, in News Brake for Sept. 20:

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In today's News Brake: Maserati and Lotus add to their Paris lineups, BMW shows off its 6-series coupe concept, and a look at the Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Sep
20th

Paris auto show: Lotus Elite hybrid headed for the road in 2014:

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Lotus Cars is giving us a first look at the Elite--a V8-powered, folding-hardtop grand tourer with an optional hybrid powertrain that Lotus says will go on sale in 2014. The Lotus Elite gets a public debut at this year's Paris motor show. Full story...
Sep
20th

New Lotus Elite revealed ahead of Paris Motor Show debut

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Ten days ahead of the official unveil at the Paris Motor Show the sun starts to rise for the dawn of Lotus' new era - the Elite will redefine "modern classic". So here it is, the Lotus Elite, the first taste of what's to come from Lotus in the future. Look up elegant in the dictionary and you'll find variations on the following 1. dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour, 2. superb taste in design, style and 3. something elegant; the ultimate refinement. Full story...
Sep
18th

Lotus to take relationship with Toyota to new level

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Lotus commemorated their successful relationship with Toyota today (17th September) at a celebration at the British Embassy in Tokyo where Lotus CEO Dany Bahar presented Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda with a specially equipped Lotus Elise powered by the last ever Toyota 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i engine. The occasion marked the end of an era and the start of an even stronger relationship between the two companies. Full story...
Sep
17th

Lotus, Toyota celebrate engine deal:

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Lotus CEO Dany Bahar presented Toyota president Akio Toyoda with a Lotus Elise this week at the British Embassy in Tokyo, celebrating the companies' long partnership. Full story...
Sep
17th

Lotus Elite is born again

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We take the wraps off British firm’s sensational new four-seat coupé, which is set to take a starring role at the Paris Motor Show
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Sep
17th

F1: Lotus to announce several new things in Singapore

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Lotus has informed the media that it will be making "a number of very exciting announcements" in Singapore next weekend. Full story...
Sep
13th

2010 Paris Auto Show Photos and Coverage

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2010 Paris Auto Show Photos and Coverage
2010 Paris Auto Show Coverage, Pictures, Reviews, & More at Automobile Magazine
Paris will host exciting revelas from the likes of Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Peugeot, Citroen, Nissan, Mercedes, BMW, Mini, Fiat, Audi, Lotus, and Fisker Automotive.

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Sep
13th

F1: Cosworth agreement paves way for Lotus-Renault deal

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Lotus will not be powered by Cosworth in 2011, the British independent engine maker has announced. Full story...
Sep
11th

F1: Who (will) sit where, when, why; The latest news

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Bruno Senna is expecting to keep his race seat at HRT for the rest of the 2010 season; Nico Hulkenberg has indicated he is close to extending his stay at Williams; Lotus could be set to announce its 2011 driver lineup on the verge of the Singapore grand prix in two week; Jerome d'Ambrosio has been offered a race seat with Virgin next year if he can find the necessary budget. Full story...
Sep
10th

2011 Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS

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2011 Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS
2011 Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS - 2010 Paris Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
Lotus Reveals Details and Photos on Evora S, Evora IPS Ahead of Paris Debut

We have official information and photos on the Evora S and Evora IPS, both of which will debut at the Paris Motor Show.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS - 2010 Paris Auto Show - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
7th

F1: Which engine will Lotus use in 2011?

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There are increasing rumours that suggest that the Lotus Racing Formula 1 team will switch powerplants for next season, moving from Cosworth to Renault. Full story...
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