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Lotus CEO Dany Bahar Sacked

It is being reported that the Board for Group Lotus plc have chosen to terminate the contract of company CEO Dany Bahar after a 2 week suspension following an internal complaint. Although the full details have yet to be disclosed … Continue reading

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The Lotus Position – What Happening At Hethel?

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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Lotus Cars – Enter The Dragon

News from Lotus at the Beijing International Auto Show with the company showing off the China Edition of the Evora GTE along with the introduction of the Evora IPS to the Chinese market and the Racing Club for Chinese Lotus … Continue reading

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

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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Lotus Cars – Production To Return To Full Speed By May

Lotus Cars have posted an update to their Facebook Page with news that production at it’s Hethel factory has been ramping back up again since the start of April after the DRB-Hicom induced funding freeze and will be back to … Continue reading

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David Cameron To Discuss Lotus Future With Malaysian Prime Minister

The Eastern Daily Press is reporting today that Prime Minister David Cameron, who is currently on the Malaysian leg of his Asian trade visit, will be seeking assurances today over the future of Lotus from his Malaysian counterpart. South Norfolk … Continue reading

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

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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Lotus No Longer Paying For F1 Sponsorship?

Are Lotus no longer paying for sponsorship of the Lotus F1 Team? It would appear so! In an interview on SpeedTV Lotus F1 Team Chairman, and Genii Group, boss Gerard Lopez stated the Group Lotus is no longer paying to … Continue reading

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Lotus Cars – Lotus Engineering / Fagor Ederlan Supercharged Production 3-Cylinder Range Extender

The second of todays Geneva Press Releases is a new supercharged version of the Lotus range extender engine. The production Lotus Engineering / Fagor Ederlan Range Extender is an extremely compact, lightweight, low-cost engine and generator, designed specifically for hybrid … Continue reading

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Lotus Cars – Lotus Director named “Industry Champion” for “Make it in Great Britain” Campaign

Lotus Operations Director, David Hewitt, has been named as an “Industry Champion” for the governments “Make It In Great Britain” campaign. Source: Lotus Cars – Lotus Director named “Industry Champion” for “Make it in Great Britain” Campaign David Hewitt, Operations … Continue reading

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