Lotus

Lotus began as a constructor of racing cars and has a long history of success in Formula 1. As the maker of the awesome Esprit and Elise in the past, the brand is transitioning to become a builder of all electric vehicles. The upcoming Emira is slated to be the manufacturer’s last vehicle with an internal combustion engine. Powered by a choice of a turbocharged four-cylinder or supercharged V6 engine, the Emira is a successor to both the Evora and the Exige.

The first all electric vehicles to come from Lotus will be the Evija hypercar which is stated to have nearly 2,000 hp, travel up to 215 miles on a single charge, and be capable of exceeding 200 mph. The other is the all-electric Eltre SUV.

On the more reasonable end of the spectrum, debuting later this year will be the Type 132, which will be Lotus’ first SUV.

Lotus Eletre – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

The Eletre will shock a lot of Lotus faithful. Not only is this the brand’s first SUV, but it is an all electric one as well. Rest assured, the Eletre is all about performance and is designed to hold its own on the track. Power comes from a set of electric motors that makes anywhere from just over 600 hp to in excess of 900 hp. 

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Lotus Emira – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

The Lotus Emira is the last hurrah for the mid-engine line of cars that has included the likes of the Elise, Evora, and Exige. To end the line, the small sports car can be had with a choice of engines. There is a turbocharged four-cylinder as well as a supercharged six-cylinder. 

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Lotus Evija – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

The Lotus Evija is part of a new onslaught of products from the British manufacturer. As the halo vehicle in the brand’s portfolio, nothing about the Evija is subtle. Under that striking body work are four electric motors that combine to create almost 2,000 hp. The all-wheel drive hypercar offers mind-bending levels of performance, all while silently going about its business. 

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The Lotus Eletre Is A High-Performance EV SUV With At Least 600 Horsepower

The first production SUV effort in Lotus’s electrified vehicles has officially been unveiled.

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Top 10 Most Fun Lightweight Cars to Drive

Lightness is one of the best qualities to have in a sports car.

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Top 10 Best European Sports Cars of the '80s

The 1980s were a wondrous time. 

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10 Surprisingly Affordable Used Supercars

Just like anything else, supercars suffer from depreciation, making them a bargain buy as they age before they start getting collectible. It’s been interesting to watch the market over the last few years, as we’re seeing these depreciation curves shifting in a variety of vehicles. As you’ll see below, some of our selections are already climbing in value, whereas others have yet to hit the bottom of their price curve. Either way, a pre-owned supercar is a great way to get a lot of car for a lot less bank, though it’s not without its pitfalls. The more complex the car, the fussier its engine and electronics can be, and thus more expensive its repairs can get. Buy with caution, and plan on setting some cash aside for fixing it up, but you’ll be happy you did.

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The Electric Lotuses Are Coming

Lotus Cars has entered a technical partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering to research and develop advanced propulsion technologies – namely electric motors and batteries.

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New Lotus Sports Cars, SUV Might Be Built in China: Report

Geely is constructing a new $1.3-billion manufacturing plant in China, possible to build the first-ever Lotus SUV.

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Lotus CEO Steps Down, Replaced With Geely Executive

Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales has stepped down from his position with the British company.

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Lotus Confirms It's Working on Two New Sports Cars

Lotus is definitely working on a new crossover, but it’s not abandoning sports cars.

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Lotus is Still Making the Exige and We Love Them For It

Yet another new Lotus model has made its debut today: the new Lotus Exige Sport 410.

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Lotus Rolls Out Another Limited Edition Model

Lotus has unveiled a special edition Exige Cup 430 inspired by its Type 25 race car.

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Lotus SUV to Use Volvo Platform, More Lotus Sports Cars Coming

The upcoming Lotus SUV will utilize a Volvo platform and will most likely be sold in the United States. 
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Lotus 3-Eleven 430 is British Brand's Quickest Street Legal Car

The Lotus 3-Eleven 430 has arrived to send the lightweight track special off in a most impressive way.
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Lotus CEO Gets Slap on the Wrist for Going 106 MPH in 70 MPH Zone

Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales was recently caught going 106 mph in a 70 mph zone, but the 54-year old avoided major discipline after a visit to the magistrates’ court in Norwich, UK.

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Lotus Evora GT410 Sport Arrives as New Mid Range Model

Lotus has debuted a new Evora that will serve as the new mid-range trim level in the Evora range.
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Zany Former Lotus CEO is Recreating the DeTomaso Pantera

The DeTomaso Pantera has a huge following for the relatively obscure vehicle it is, so it’s hardly surprising to see that someone out there has decided to recreate the mid-engine sports car.
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Lotus Just Unveiled the Most Extreme Exige Ever

Lotus has today unveiled the Exige Cup 430 – a car it describes as the most extreme Exige model variant ever conceived.
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Let's Hope These Patents Aren't of the Upcoming Lotus SUV

It’s no secret Lotus is planning on producing an SUV and these patent images might give us our first idea of what to expect.

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The Hennessey Venom F5 Will Even Have a Touchscreen

The Hennessey Venom F5 will debut at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on November 1st and Hennessey is teasing its arrival with some new images of the hypercar.
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Lotus Debuts Insanely Light and Wildly Powerful Elise Cup 260

In celebration of its upcoming 70th anniversary, Lotus has unveiled the most extreme expression of its staple model, the Elise. 
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Lotus SUV Might Not Be Made in the UK

Now that Lotus is owned by China’s Geely, expect some changes to be coming.

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Volvo and Lotus are Now Owned by the Same Chinese Company

Geely now owns a majority stake in Lotus.

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A Lotus Crossover Could Really Be Happening

Thanks to the automaker’s new owners, Lotus could join the crossover segment.

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Lotus Reveals Its Fastest Ever Road-Going Model

With a growing number of models, Lotus’ lineup is starting to get a bit confusing.

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All Those Special Edition Lotus Models Have Paid Off

Lotus has announced it is now fully self-sufficient and sustainable.

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Lotus Evora GT430 Offers Up More Downforce, 190 MPH Top Speed

Lotus has officially unveiled the extra hardcore Evora GT430 after teasing the car with a series of photos earlier this week.
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What's Lotus Hiding With This Mystery Car?

We don’t hear much from Lotus these days, but based off new teasers released this week, it appears the British sportscar manufacturer is preparing to a launch a new model.
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Lotus Might One Day Build Its Cars in China

Lotus is about as British as a cup of afternoon tea, but with new part-owners, the brand’s cars may soon be built in China.

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Lotus Introduces Its Fastest Four-Cylinder Model Ever

Lotus has just announced a new Elise Cup 250 model that goes zero to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds.

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Seinfeld's Lotus Exige Exceeds Expectations at Auction

The bright green 2009 Lotus Exige S260 sold for $90,400.

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Volvo's Chinese Parent Company is Buying Lotus

Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding, the same company that owns Volvo, has announced it is buying a 49.9 percent stake in struggling automaker Proton and along with it a controlling stake in famed British sports car builder Lotus. 

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Jerry Seinfeld's Old Lotus Exige is Crossing the Auction Block

A very unique 2009 Lotus Exige S260 will be auctioned on May 27, 2017.

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Surprise! Lotus Taunts Us With Another Limited Edition Exige We Can't Have

Limited to just 60 units, the Lotus Exige Cup 380 is yet another sports car not coming to North America.

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A Special Edition Lotus is Finally Heading to the US

The fastest Lotus ever to be sold in the U.S. is coming. 

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Lotus Wants to Sell You a Pet Helmet

Because our furry friends want to go fast too.

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Surprise, Surprise: The New Lotus Elise Sprint is Even Lighter

The Lotus Elise has received minor updates for 2017, including the addition of an all-new, ultra lightweight Elise Sprint model variant.

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Latest One-Off Lotus Pays Tribute to James Bond

Lotus has created a one-off Evora that pays tribute to James Bond, but, unfortunately, it’s not amphibious.

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Lotus Has Created a Track-Only Version of Its Fastest Exige Ever

Lotus been on a tear lately, releasing new model after new model.

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Weekly News Roundup Video: Faster BMWs, Grand Tour, and No More Diesels

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Giving Thanks to the Automakers

It’s that time again. Time to give our thanks to all the automotive manufacturers for yet another wild and crazy year.

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No Really, THIS is the Fastest Lotus Exige Ever

Lotus has unveiled yet another model not heading to the U.S.

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Meet the New 'Unbeatable' Lotus Evora Sport 410

Lotus has just revealed its newest supercar, the Evora Sport 410. The new Evora is lighter, more powerful and much more aerodynamic than the last generation.

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Lotus Might Be in Chinese Hands Soon

Volvo’s Chinese owners have their eyes set on acquiring even more automakers.

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Lotus Continues 50-Year Celebration With Exige 350 Special Edition

The Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition is the final anniversary edition celebrating the British automaker’s 50 years at Hethel.

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Watch the Lotus 3-Eleven Attack the Nurburgring

Lotus is letting the public in on its latest testing session at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with its new 3-Eleven. 
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Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition Celebrates 50 Years in Hethel

Lotus has revealed the latest addition to its collection, an exclusive Elise 250 Special Edition.

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Lotus Evora 400 Gets Even Lighter With New Options

The Lotus Evora 400 has new options that can reduce its weight to 2,983 pounds.

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The Lotus Elise Race 250 is the Closest Americans Can Get to an Elise

Following in the footsteps of the fastest production Elise yet, Lotus has unleashed its track-only variant.

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Next Lotus Elise Sticking to Its Roots When It Arrives in 2020

Don’t expect to see a revolutionary new Lotus Elise when the next-generation model bows in 2020.

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Lotus Fans Choose Color Scheme of Limited-Edition Evora 400

Lotus has rolled out a new limited-production Evora 400 and it let its fans choose the color scheme. 

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Lotus Crossover to Arrive by 2019

The Lotus crossover will reportedly be built at a new factory in Guangzhou, China and will hit the market in 2019. 

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Entry-Level Lotus Evora Heading to the US Sans Supercharger

The U.S. market is going to get an entry-level, detuned version of the Lotus Evora.

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Watch the Lotus 3-Eleven Set a Track Record at the Hockenheimring

Lotus sent its fastest car ever to the short circuit at the Hockenheimring and it put down some impressive lap times. 

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Lotus Evora Sport 410 Adds Carbon Fiber, Cuts Weight

Lotus has spent some time cutting weight from the new Evora 400, resulting in the new Evora Sport 410. 

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Two New Lotus Sports Cars Are Debuting in March

Lotus has promised that it will unveil its fastest-ever lineup at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

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The Fastest Lotus Elise Ever Won't Be Available in the US

The Lotus Elise Cup 250 has been announced as the fastest Elise ever.

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Lotus Joins the Bespoke Party With Lotus Exclusive Personalization Program

Lotus is now offering personalization options for its customers through a new program called Lotus Exclusive.

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What If Automakers Were Musicians?

Sometimes, when we’re sitting around the AutoGuide.com offices, we come up with answers to questions no ever asked.

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