F1 champion-backed Radford launches limited edition Lotus with over 500 3D printed parts

The nominations for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open. Who do you think should make the shortlists for this year’s show? Have your say now.  Historic coachbuilding firm Radford is attempting to blend the technologies of the past with those of the future by using 3D printing to bring back the classic… Continue reading F1 champion-backed Radford launches limited edition Lotus with over 500 3D printed parts

@Geely: Thu 12 Aug 2021Lotus Emira arrives in the USA with F1 legend Jenson Button at the wheel for thrilling Laguna Seca film ahead of USA public debut at Th…

Jenson Button Drives Emira at Laguna Seca [embedded content] Jenson-Button-Drives-Emira-at-Laguna-Seca.mp4   Lotus fan and customer filmed driving Emira round iconic California circuit Emira joins Evija and Radford 62-2 at The Quail on Friday 13 August   (Monterey, California, USA – 12 August 2021) – Fresh from its triumphant world debut last month, the Lotus Emira… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 12 Aug 2021Lotus Emira arrives in the USA with F1 legend Jenson Button at the wheel for thrilling Laguna Seca film ahead of USA public debut at Th…

@Geely: Mon 12 Jul 2021“The advantage we bring to bike design is we’re not bike designers” – Lotus Engineering launches new film about the Hope / Lotus track …

Lotus Engineering – the Hope / Lotus track bike [embedded content] Measure_of_success_short_V1_v7.mp4 Project team from Lotus consultancy explain how bike’s innovative front end improves aerodynamic performance on track Lotus helped develop pioneering forks and lightweight handlebars See the new film on YouTube (Hethel, UK – 12 July 2021) – While the Lotus Emira was inevitably the star… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 12 Jul 2021“The advantage we bring to bike design is we’re not bike designers” – Lotus Engineering launches new film about the Hope / Lotus track …

@Geely: Mon 16 Aug 2021Lotus at Monterey Car Week: News ReviewThree debuts: Emira US debut, Evija ‘Challenger’ colour scheme, Radford Type 62-2 see these cars…

(Monterey, California, USA – 16 August 2021) – As the sun sets on the 2021 Monterey Car Week, Lotus Cars reports a week of debuts, track action, commercial success and another wonderful time spent with friends old and new in California. Commenting on the week’s festivities, Lotus Cars USA’s Jim Carter said: “Monterey Car Week… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 16 Aug 2021Lotus at Monterey Car Week: News ReviewThree debuts: Emira US debut, Evija ‘Challenger’ colour scheme, Radford Type 62-2 see these cars…

@Geely: Mon 09 Aug 2021Lotus returns to Monterey Car WeekThe recently unveiled Emira, the last petrol-powered car from Lotus and the best of breed, is making …

New Lotus Emira to make US debut at world famous auto festival in Monterey Evija gets striking new livery, inspired by iconic Detroit GP-winning Lotus Type 99T Type 62-2, coachbuilt by Radford, also revealed in California this week (Monterey, California, USA – 9 August 2021) – The recently unveiled Emira, the last petrol-powered car from… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 09 Aug 2021Lotus returns to Monterey Car WeekThe recently unveiled Emira, the last petrol-powered car from Lotus and the best of breed, is making …

Radford 62-2 is retro coachbuilt special with Lotus V6 power

Revived coachbuilder Radford has revealed its debut model – a two-seat coupé inspired by the veneral Lotus Type 62 racer, featuring a mid-engine layout with ‘race-inspired’ underpinnings.  The car, named the Type 62-2, has been developed by the US-based Radford outfit, which has revived the name of a prolific British coachbuilding marque founded in 1948, the same year as Lotus, which has supported… Continue reading Radford 62-2 is retro coachbuilt special with Lotus V6 power

@Geely: Wed 04 Aug 2021Another world premiere from Lotus: first showroom with new global retail identity now open for businessYou’ve seen the all-new Emira sp…

All-new Lotus retailer in Kingdom of Bahrain first to showcase versatile new global retail identity Showroom design language draws on Lotus’ design and engineering prowess Fully adaptable for all retail environments and markets (Hethel, UK – 4 August 2021) – You’ve seen the all-new Emira sports car, now see where it’s going to be sold.… Continue reading @Geely: Wed 04 Aug 2021Another world premiere from Lotus: first showroom with new global retail identity now open for businessYou’ve seen the all-new Emira sp…

Under the skin: Why the Lotus Emira’s four is more exciting than its V6

The familiar supercharged 3.5-litre Toyota V6 engine might be the obvious choice for many buyers of the new Lotus Emira, but the smart money could well be on the alternative: the turbocharged 2.0-litre Mercedes-AMG unit. The M139 is the latest four-cylinder engine from Affalterbach, and it is claimed to be the most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder… Continue reading Under the skin: Why the Lotus Emira’s four is more exciting than its V6

The Obscure, Short-Lived Zenos E10 S Could Be Yours For As Little As £15k – Car Throttle

An exceptionally rare E10 S, from now-defunct British sports car start-up Zenos, is up for auction next week Zenos seemed like it was going to be one of the rare sports car start-ups that made it. All the ingredients were there – ex Caterham and Lotus people running the show, a clever but cheap to… Continue reading The Obscure, Short-Lived Zenos E10 S Could Be Yours For As Little As £15k – Car Throttle

Running low on battery power: Brexit Britain faces an acid test

By Nick Carey and Barbara Lewis New Delhi: Britain has set a fast pace in the electric vehicle race with its 2030 ban on sales of new fossil fuel-powered cars and has offered 1 billion pounds ($1.4 billion) to jump start its battery industry and associated supply chain. But the cash and the headline-grabbing deadline… Continue reading Running low on battery power: Brexit Britain faces an acid test