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Dec
16th

UK: Ferrari designer heads to Lotus

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Ferrari design chief Donato Coco is joining Group Lotus next month in the new role of director of design. Full story...
Dec
16th

Lotus names Ferrari exec as new design director

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Lotus has named Donato Coco as its director of design. Previously, Coco was Ferrari's design director and also worked for Citroen, where he rose to chief designer. Full story...
Dec
16th

Lotus appoints Ferrari’s Coco as new design director

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Lotus has named Donato Coco as its director of design. Previously, Coco was Ferrari's design director and also worked for Citroen, where he rose to chief designer. Full story...
Dec
15th

Lotus snags Ferrari designer:

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Another Ferrari man is heading for Lotus. Full story...
Dec
15th

F1: “I never courted the Lotus F1 team” – Jacques Villeneuve

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Hordes of Formula 1 fans were deeply disappointed to learn on Monday that the new Lotus F1 Team had not chosen former World Champion Jacques Villeneuve as one of their drivers for 2010. Full story...
Dec
14th

Saab technology is sold to the Chinese, and the Honda Element lives on, in News Brake for Monday, Dec. 14:

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In News Brake: Saab sells some of its technology to raise cash, Lotus draws a pair of aces to drive for it in 2010, and the Honda Element will continue . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Dec
14th

F1: No Lotus for former Champion Jacques Villeneuve

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Malaysian Tony Fernandes, the owner and boss of the new Lotus F1 Racing Formula 1 team has unveiled on Monday the name of his two drivers. As expected, former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve is not one of them. Full story...
Dec
14th

F1: Lotus confirms Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen for 2010 – official

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Lotus on Monday announced that 2009 formula one drivers Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen will race for the new Malaysian-owned team next season. Full story...
Dec
13th

F1: Lotus to confirm Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen

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At noon Malaysian time on Monday, Lotus looks set to announce that Jarno Trulli has been signed for the 2010 season. Citing a person with apparent knowledge of the three-year deal, the Associated Press said the Italian's contract will have an option to leave the team at the end of each season. Full story...
Dec
12th

F1: Lucas di Grassi to Virgin; Lotus ready to announce lineup

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On the same day that Lucas di Grassi announced he will be on the F1 grid in 2010, Lotus boss Tony Fernandes said he is en route to Malaysia with two newly-signed drivers. But it is expected that Brazilian di Grassi, Renault's reserve as well as a GP2 driver in 2009, will actually drive for the new Virgin team, which will be launched officially in London on Tuesday. Full story...
Dec
10th

UK: Lotus claims 10% fuel efficiency gain on ‘Omnivore’ engine

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Lotus Engineering says that in the initial phase of its 'Omnivore' flex-fuel engine development, the two-stroke engine has achieved a 10% improvement in fuel consumption compared to stratified direct injection engines. Full story...
Dec
10th

F1: Tony Fernandes out Jacques Villeneuve for Lotus Formula 1seat

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Lotus F1 Racing team boss Tony Fernandes has played down reports Canadian race car driver Jacques Villeneuve is a candidate for a race seat in 2010. Full story...
Dec
10th

F1: Tony Fernandes to stay in charge at Lotus F1

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Tony Fernandes has announced he is to remain boss of the new formula one team Lotus. Full story...
Dec
9th

Google takes you inside Lotus HQ!

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Fancy a drive round one of the world’s most exclusive test tracks? Now you can, thanks to Google’s Street View.The dynamics circuit at the Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, is the first venue of its type to feature on the software.
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Dec
9th

F1: Some interesting figures about F1 budgets for 2010

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Tony Fernandes, Team Principal of the new Lotus F1 Racing team delivered the major address on the first day of the 2009 Motor Sport Business Forum in Monaco. Full story...
Dec
6th

F1: Alex Yoong accepts non-driving role at Lotus

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Alex Yoong has been assigned a senior role with the new formula one team Lotus. It was rumoured in September that the 2002 Minardi racer and Malaysian, who is now 33, might be a part of the Malaysian-owned outfit that is set to bring the famous Lotus name back to the grid next March. Full story...
Dec
4th

F1: The Lotus F1 Racing factory in UK (+photos)

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Lotus F1 Racing is one of four new additions to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2010 and brings the legendary Lotus name back into Formula 1 for the first time in over fifteen years. Full story...
Nov
20th

Driven: Lotus ExigeS 260 Sport

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Driven: Lotus ExigeS 260 Sport
Lotus ExigeS 260 Sport - Lotus Exotic Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
Extreme minimalism, extreme purpose, extreme performance.

Born from one of the most pure and minimalist sports cars, the Lotus Exige is an extreme car. Adding a fixed roof, a stiffer suspension, and a supercharger to the track-worthy Elise creates a rare intersection of capability and simplicity. So when Lotus announced the limited-edition Exige S 260 Sport, it was difficult to imagine what was left to change without diluting the form.inline_mediumwraptextright25638293/reviews/driven/0912_lotus_exiges_260_sport0912_02_z+lotus_exigeS_260_sport+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue



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Nov
16th

2010 Lotus Evora to start at $74,675:

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The 2010 Lotus Evora will start at $74,675 when it arrives in the United States in the first part of next year. Full story...
Nov
16th

Mercedes buys Brawn GP, and Jimmie Johnson dials in Cup No. 4, in News Brake for Monday, Nov. 16:

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In News Brake: Mercedes buys Brawn GP, the Lotus Evora is priced, and Jimmie Johnson closes in on history . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
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