We all know Lotus has a huge pedigree and background in building dedicated lightweight sports cars. It seems Renault might be interested in adopting the help of Lotus for the upcoming production version of the Renault Alpine A110-50. It’s understood Renault executives are currently in talks with another manufacturer to […]
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Lotus has ‘more realistic’ plans, Esprit still on the cards – report
In 2010, Lotus announced an elaborate plan to introduce up to six new sports cars. It even unveiled quite tantalising concept versions of them all at the Paris Motor Show of that year. A change of plans is apparently now taking place, with many of the new models possibly getting […]
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 […]
Lotus Exige R-GT makes its rally debut at Geko Ypres Rally
Lotus has just finished its first rally and initial testing of the new Lotus Exige R-GT, debuting at the 2012 Geko Ypres Rally in Belgium. The new car demonstrates the company’s plans to expand into various forms of motorsport. Development of the awesome Lotus Exige R-GT is still continuing, with […]
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 […]