Tag Archives: Proton

Lotus Cars – PROTON Appoints New Lotus CEO

Posted on 6th May 2014

PROTON Holdings Berhad (“PROTON”) last week announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Gales as the new Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus plc, effective 1 May 2014. Lotus is a wholly owned subsidiary of PROTON and a member of the DRB-HICOM … Continue reading →

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The Lotus Position – What Happening At Hethel?

Posted on 24th April 2012

It’s been a tough few months at Hethel following the DRB-Hicom takeover of Proton. We take a look at the causes, the effects, and what it might mean for the future of Lotus. Read on to find more, or have … Continue reading →

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DRB-Hicom “Has not decided to sell Lotus Group”

Posted on 21st April 2012

Just spotted on Harry Metcalfes Twitter feed and now updated with the full press release over on the EVO website. DRB-HICOM HAS NOT DECIDED ON SELLING LOTUS KUALA LUMPUR, 21 April 2012 – Following numerous reports in the media on … Continue reading →

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CAR Magazine Interviews Lotus Cars CEO Dany Bahar

Posted on 17th April 2012

CAR Magazine has posted up an interview with Lotus Cars CEO Dany Bahar having returned from his business trip to the Middle East. In the interview they discuss the recent take over of Proton by DRB-Hicom, the effect this has … Continue reading →

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Lotus Cars – Never let the facts get in the way of a good story….

Posted on 11th April 2012

Amidst ongoing rumours surrounding the future of the company, Lotus Cars have issued the following Press Release. Discussion: SELOC Chat – Never let the facts get in the way of a good story.. (lotus press release) Take a little look … Continue reading →

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Bahar looking for backers for Lotus buyout?

Posted on 29th January 2012

After the purchase of Lotus’s parent company, Proton, from the Malaysian government by DRB-Hicom, the Malaysian auto group owned by billionaire Syed Mokhtar, the Sunday Times featured a story today suggesting that current CEO Dany Bahar may be attempting to … Continue reading →

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Proton – “alleged moves between Group Lotus and Genii Capital are untrue”

Posted on 13th October 2011

Autosport has posted an article this morning in which Proton have denied rumours that Genii Capital, majority shareholder of the Lotus sponsored Lotus Renault GP team, are looking to invest in Lotus, potentially to the extent of a majority shareholding. … Continue reading →

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Lotus Cars – Three Questions with Dany Bahar

Posted on 3rd June 2011

Lotus have just posted up a short interview with Dany Bahar in their Media Centre, which you can find below. There’s some of his views on the F1 name ruling, and on new products… Following the result of the naming … Continue reading →

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