Autocar has learned that Matt Becker, Aston Martin’s chief executive for vehicle attributes – and the winner of Autocar’s Mundy Award for Engineering – is set to leave the company for a new role at McLaren. David King, who heads Aston’s special vehicle operations, is also departing. The news comes just two months after it… Continue reading Aston Martin chassis guru Becker set to take new role at McLaren
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Lotus terminates partnerships with several UK retailers
Lotus has terminated contracts with several franchised dealerships in the UK as part of a “restructuring” of its retail network to coincide with the launch of the Emira. The move has sparked concerns that the availability of parts for second-hand Lotus models – already a concern for owners – could be restricted. According to a… Continue reading Lotus terminates partnerships with several UK retailers
Dada Group and CP Group Retail Division Partner to Provide Omni-channel On-demand Delivery Services for CP Lotus and CP Fresh Mart
Dada Now, Dada’s on-demand delivery platform, launched a customized service program “Dedicated Delivery” for chain merchants. This program provides a “stationed + crowdsourcing” delivery model and services. Through the cooperation, the service will be adopted in CP Lotus and CP Fresh Mart’s stores, covering Beijing, Zhengzhou and Chongqing in the first round. CP Lotus and… Continue reading Dada Group and CP Group Retail Division Partner to Provide Omni-channel On-demand Delivery Services for CP Lotus and CP Fresh Mart
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…