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Jan
11th

Chrysler showcases ‘production intent’ electric vehicle at NAIAS

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Chrysler's first ever electric vehicle is scheduled to be launched in 2010, with three more EV's in production by 2013. At this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the American automaker showed the public updated versions of three electric powered vehicles that were first announced several months back- including a Lotus-esque Dodge sports car (now called the 'Circuit'), a Chrysler Town and Country EV and a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV. Full story...
Jan
11th

2010 Lotus Evora Preview

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There are several models in Lotus' current line-up, including a couple that aren't available in Canada, but they're all based on the Elise that has been around since 1995. So the arrival of the all-new Evora is big news for the small British automaker. Full story...
Jan
5th

2010 Lotus Evora – Lotus Lives Larger

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2010 Lotus Evora - Lotus Lives Larger
2010 Lotus Evora - Exotic Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
The Evora retains the brand's trademark aluminum tub structure and mid-engine layout, but the former is stretched to squeeze in an (optional) pair of kid-sized rear seats while the latter switches from four- to six-cylinder Toyota power.

The Lotus Elise and fixed-roof Exige define sports car purity, but with the recently unveiled new Evora, due here late this year, Lotus will live a bit larger. The Evora retains the brand's trademark aluminum tub structure and mid-engine layout, but the former is stretched to squeeze in an (optional) pair of kid-sized rear seats while the latter switches from four- to six-cylinder Toyota power. Adapted from the Camry, the 3.5-liter V-6 puts out 276 hp and 252 lb-ft of torque, enough to zip the luxe Lotus from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds (the company claims) on the way to a top speed of 160 mph. This despite the Evora's 2976 pounds, a full 50 percent more than the featherweight Elise. Of course, the Elise, with its bare-aluminum interior, makes zero concessions to comfort, whereas the Evora promises to be a veritable Maybach by comparison. It sports such unimaginable luxuries as navigation, an optional paddleshift automatic transmission, power steering, and - gasp! - cupholders. Not only that, but Lotus promises that entering and exiting the Evora will be "a less athletic undertaking," thanks to narrower sills, wider-opening doors, and a taller roof, all of which perhaps explains the brand's sudden embrace by the Hollywood glitterati, who have signed up for early test drives. Either that, or they think it's a hybrid.


Photo Gallery: 2010 Lotus Evora - Exotic Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine


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Dec
23rd

News review – July

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Battle continues to rage in the supermini class, while Lotus’ Evora lights up the British Motor Show. Full story...
Dec
22nd

UK: Lotus turns a small profit

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Proton-owned Lotus Group has disclosed a profit of GBP2m for the year to the end of March 2008 compared with a loss the previous year of GBP7m. Full story...
Dec
22nd

UK: Lotus rails against red tape

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Lotus Group CEO Mike Kimberley has criticised government policy and red tape that he claims is harming business and making the UK less attractive as a location for manufacturing cars. Full story...
Dec
18th

Caterham Superlight R400

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Caterham Superlight R400
Caterham Superlight R400 - Kit Car, Sports Car, Race Car - Automobile Magazine
I've always been a huge fan of the Lotus 7 replicas, and it's great to finally have one of the best examples in the office. Caterhams have a huge cult following and a blast in this R400 shows why. Once you squeeze into the tight seat and try to fit your shoes into the pedal box (racing shoes are your only option), the car is actually quite comfortable. The ultra-light weight helps give the R400 amazing ride quality even over rough Michigan roads. The clutch is very aggressive and the engine l

I've always been a huge fan of the Lotus 7 replicas, and it's great to finally have one of the best examples in the office. Caterhams have a huge cult following and a blast in this R400 shows why. Once you squeeze into the tight seat and try to fit your shoes into the pedal box (racing shoes are your only option), the car is actually quite comfortable. The ultra-light weight helps give the R400 amazing ride quality even over rough Michigan roads. The clutch is very aggressive and the engine likes revs when you are pulling away from a dead stop. The combination of a very high power-to-weight ratio and short gearing gives the R400 incredible acceleration. Caterham quotes a 0-to-60-mph time of 3.8 seconds and that doesn't seem overly optimistic. The unboosted brakes work well, but you have to be careful trying to fit your feet on both the clutch and the brake pedal at the same time. The steering is quick and accurate but not nervous.


Photo Gallery: Caterham Superlight R400 - Kit Car, Sports Car, Race Car - Automobile Magazine


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Dec
17th

Electric Dodge charges in

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Grainy spy shot shows Dodge’s EV is evolving from Lotus Europa it’s based on. Full story...
Dec
4th

2009 Mazda RX-8 R3

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2009 Mazda RX-8 R3
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 - Mazda Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
Here is a sports car that is not only affordable, it's unique: it shares neither its platform nor its unconventional powertrain with anything else.

There is little that's unique in today's automotive world of platform and drivetrain sharing. The Lotus Elise, a niche car that ought not share much in common with anything else, is in fact powered by a Toyota engine once also seen in the Pontiac Vibe. The Volvo C30 uses the same underpinnings as the Mazda 3. Which brings us to the 3's flashier sibling, the RX-8. Here, at least, is a sports car that is not only affordable, it's unique: it shares neither its platform nor its unconventional powertrain with anything else.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 - Mazda Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine


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Dec
3rd

Chrysler’s Trio of Electric Vehicles – Vile Gossip

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Chrysler's Trio of Electric Vehicles - Vile Gossip
Chrysler's Trio of Electric Vehicles - Town & Country, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Lotus Europa - Automobile Magazine
Another surprise from the mysterious house of smoke and mirrors, Chrysler LLC.

In the total absence of a regular information stream from the once fairly blabby (back when it was a public corporation) Chrysler, we are left to marvel aloud at the latest round of surprise moves from the now-secretive, privately held carmaker. At a hastily assembled news conference, CEO Bob Nardelli gleefully unleashed on the crowd three electric vehicles from the equivalent of nowhere. It might as well have been rabbits from a silk top hat, the jaded press corps was so stunned.


Photo Gallery: Chrysler's Trio of Electric Vehicles - Town & Country, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Lotus Europa - Automobile Magazine


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Nov
24th

Lotus profit surge

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New 2-Eleven track car launched as Lotus announces huge £2million profit. Full story...
Nov
20th

Dodge EV Debuts

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With its electric engine and Lotus built chassis, Dodge EV was a hit at the LA Auto Show Full story...
Nov
6th

INTERVIEW: Victor Muller, CEO of Spyker Cars N.V.

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Netherlands-based Spyker Cars is a maker of high-end sports cars that is attempting to rebuild its business after an expensive involvement with Formula 1 that saw its losses balloon. As well as hauling itself back on to an even financial keel, the firm is also working on new products and raised volume. just-auto editor Dave Leggett interviewed the CEO, Victor Muller, on behalf of Lotus Engineering's proActive.
Oct
21st

Lotus’s HOTFIRE project wins another award

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Lotus has just received another award for its environmental research project. Dubbed HOTFIRE, it's a direct injection engine that reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 15%. With it, Lotus wanted to study the potential gains achieved by pulverising fuel directly in a conventional engine's cylinders rather than using an air/fuel mixture. Read more ...
Oct
9th

September Sales: The financial crisis looks worse than the fuel crisis

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September Sales: The financial crisis looks worse than the fuel crisis
September 2008 Car Sales - Sales Analysis - Automobile Magazine
September sales: The financial crisis looks worse than the fuel crisis.And this time, no one is spared.

If zooming fuel prices earlier this summer killed sales of pickups and SUVs, then the faltering economy and now the credit crisis have pretty much choked off sales of the remainder of the market. While August saw the pain spread to all major brands, save Infiniti, Mini, Nissan, Subaru, and VW, in September, every one of those holdouts found themselves underwater, too. The only nameplates to post gains in September were tiny niche players: Maserati (up 30%), Lotus (up by 3 cars - yes, 3), Lamborghini (by 2), and Rolls-Royce (by 1).


Photo Gallery: September 2008 Car Sales - Sales Analysis - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
24th

British Motor Show 2008

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With the press preview day of the 105th British Motor Show now completed, the public show days start today and go on through August 3rd. Though not as grand as other international motor shows, there are still 60 vehicle manufacturers displaying more than 600 vehicle. Highlights include the Lotus Evora, Vauxhall Insignia, Honda OSM concept, Alfa Romeo MiTo, Seat Ibiza and the Lightning GT. Full story...
Jul
26th

Lotus Eagle new

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Porsche Cayman beware , the Lotus Eagle is out and about looking for trouble . This is the new shape of Lotus Elise .
The official release will take place at the British Motor Show also Lotus will let us know what is the real name of the car (Eagle is the project name)

The power will come from a 276 bhp 3.5 l V6 engine with a top speed of 160 mph. Lotus says that they will squeeze a 0-60 mph time under 4 seconds .

The price is expected around 90,000 $
We will come back with more details later as the project progresses

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