Finnish former world champion Kimi Raikkonen has won his first Formula 1 race for Lotus at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates. He held off a fast-finishing Fernando Alonso who kept within a shot of taking the 2012 title from world champion Sebastian Vettel who […]
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Aston Martin and Lotus to pair up to cut costs – rumour
There’s a rumour going around in the industry suggesting a partnership could be about to spawn between two of perhaps the most highly regarded British performance carmakers out there; Aston Martin and Lotus. Automobile Magazine in the UK is reporting the two may join up for a merger or at […]
Volkswagen thinking of buying Proton; Lotus – report
Volkswagen Group really is an automotive giant. It currently owns nine passenger vehicle brands, including 19.99 per cent of Suzuki. Volkswagen is now apparently thinking of taking over Proton, and Proton-owned sports car brand, Lotus. According to a recent Reuters report, in contact with credible sources, Volkswagen is looking to […]
Lotus not attending 2012 Paris Motor Show
In light of the recent events, or shadow rather, it’s understood Lotus won’t be making an appearance at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September. The company famously unveiled five awesome concept cars at the show two years ago, with an elaborate plan to produce all of them and release […]
Dany Bahar to sue Lotus over sacking – report
Dany Bahar was fired from his position as CEO at Lotus earlier this month. Now Bahar has apparently decided to fire back at the British sports car maker, and is filing a lawsuit to sue Lotus. According to reports, Bahar is filing a suit at London’s High Court for wrongful […]
Lotus CEO Dany Bahar fired after expenses investigation
The Lotus saga continues. It’s like a soap opera series. The latest news is Lotus CEO Dany Bahar has been fired after investigations may have found him guilty of abusing expense claims. Early last week Lotus parent company DRB-Hicom initiated an investigation into Bahar’s expense claims. A complaint had been […]
Lotus CEO Dany Bahar suspended after expenses dispute
Lotus parent company DRB-Hicom is said to be investigating CEO Dany Bahar after a recent complaint about his expenses, and has apparently suspended him from his service. The period of suspension has not been revealed. Full details are still a bit hazy, however, Automotive News reports that Lotus has temporarily […]