November 2011

Evora Long Term Test – Supercharger
Having taken delivery of the Evora S it was only a few short days until the first few thousand miles were racked up with a couple of decent trips undertaken, one to Frankfurt and another to Devon. Unfortunately on the 3rd trip in the car, ironically heading to it’s home in Hethel we came a cropper as we explained in the last update! [Click to read full article]

Swizz Beats Evora GTE unveiled in New York

Lotus unveiled the work of new VP of Creative Design and Marketing Swizz Beats at a celeb stuffed bash in New York City. From Lotus: “BIG NEWS FROM THE BIG APPLE. A creative colour collaboration: the special edition chrome Evora GTE with design input from media entrepreneur Swizz Beatz was officially unveiled last night by Lotus CEO Dany Bahar to the great and the good of New York City. … [Read More...]

Kimi Räikkönen signs for Lotus Renault GP

Lotus Renault GP is pleased to announce that Kimi Räikkönen will race for the team next season. The 2007 World Champion, who left Formula 1 at the end of 2009 to pursue a career in rallying, has decided to make a comeback at the pinnacle of single-seater racing. … [Read More]

Picture of the Month – November 2011

This months picture was taken by LEGS (Lotus Enthusiast Group Scotland) active member Ali Crozier. The picture was taken early on Sunday morning at Cairn O’Mount (Banchory to Fettercairn road) whilst en route to the LEGS meet. Just a quick snap … [Read More...]

[VIDEO] LRGP – 0 – 300 kph!

The film features exhilarating footage of the best road cars in the world trying to attain a speed of 300km/h before the R30, driven by Nicolas Prost, demonstrates an amazing performance of its own. Now is the time to see what accelerating from 0-300km/h really feels like… [Read More...]

New Lotus race championship for 2012

For the last five years, LoTRDC have attracted new competitors into the world of motorsport through the Elise Trophy, Lotus Cup Europe and from this year, Lotus Cup UK. This expansion continues with the announcement of a new championship in 2012 as… [Read More...]

No 2012 return for Kubica

From the team: Robert Kubica has today informed Lotus Renault GP that, despite having started an intensive training programme, it is still too early for him to commit to driving in the 2012 championship. Robert’s progress remains impressive…[Read More...]

Back in the US of A…

A Conversation with Wes Fredericks, the Man Who Brought Lotus back to the USA in 1983, with 50 “Special Edition” Turbo Esprits By MATT GUTHRIE DeLANGE (aka Moxie) In 1983, the situation for Lotus in the USA was at a low ebb…[Read More...]

Lotus launch Exige S website

After months of media speculation Group Lotus unveiled the latest addition to the family at the Frankfurt Motor Show: the extraordinary new Exige S, the ultimate lightweight high performance sportscar. Following Frankfurt, to meet demand for information on the car, Group Lotus decided to create a bespoke section for the Exige S featuring the latest information regarding testing, development and exclusive insight into the people behind the car. …[Read More...]

[VIDEO] Japan Lotus Day

Last month saw the 2nd huge gathering of Lotus cars in Japan, an epic event held under the banner of ‘Japan Lotus Day’. A traditional heartland of Lotus enthusiasm, the Fuji Speedway was chosen at the ideal location for Lotus owners to get together and enjoy the event…[Read More...]

1,100 new jobs to be created at Lotus

Lotus have today confirmed that production of its range of ‘new era’ cars including the Esprit, Elite, Elise, Eterne and city car, the Ethos will be at its existing headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk and not abroad. The news comes as Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced 119 successful bids in the second round of the Regional Growth Fund and with Lotus applying for £10m to aid expansion of the Hethel site as encouraged to by the government after being turned down in the first round.…[Read More...]