(Hethel, UK – 28 January 2021) – Following the news today that Phil Popham is to step down from his position at Lotus, the company confirms that Matt Windle, Executive Director, Engineering, is the newly appointed Managing Director, Lotus Cars. Welcoming Matt into his new role, Phil Popham said: “Matt is an excellent fit for… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 28 Jan 2021Matt Windle appointed MD Lotus CarsFollowing the news today that Phil Popham is to step down from his position at Lotus, the company co…
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The 1,985-HP Aspark Owl Hyper EV That Costs $3.6M Has Landed in the US – The Drive
Its creators claim a top speed of 249 mph and the world’s quickest zero to 60 time. Aspark via MAT Aspark is an industrialist engineering firm based in Osaka, Japan, for some reason promising the world’s quickest-accelerating hyper-EV in production, as well as a second car project soon to be revealed in detail. With four-wheel… Continue reading The 1,985-HP Aspark Owl Hyper EV That Costs $3.6M Has Landed in the US – The Drive
Tesla Roadsters are already starting to gain in value with collectors
Tesla Roadsters are already starting to gain in value, according to some recent auctions, and some owners are trying to push the price of the early electric sports car higher. Tesla Roadster The Tesla Roadster was the now famous California-based automaker’s first car: a small two-seat sports car based on the Lotus Elise. It was… Continue reading Tesla Roadsters are already starting to gain in value with collectors
In latest leadership shakeup, Ford announces new head of design
Ford Motor Co. said Monday that its global design lead will retire, to be replaced by an automotive industry veteran who most recently worked for French automaker Groupe Renault SA. Moray Callum, whom the Blue Oval described in a news release as one of the industry’s “most influential design leaders,” will retire as the company’s… Continue reading In latest leadership shakeup, Ford announces new head of design
@Geely: Mon 25 Jan 2021A New Year and a New Future: New Lotus sports car series confirmed Elise, Exige and Evora embark on final year of productionA new serie…
New series sports car production confirmed for Hethel, UK £100m+ investment into all-new manufacturing facilities Further job creation to support increased volumes End of production planned for Evora, Exige and Elise in 2021 (Hethel, UK – 25 January 2021) – A new series of sports cars is confirmed, with prototype production of the Lotus Type… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 25 Jan 2021A New Year and a New Future: New Lotus sports car series confirmed Elise, Exige and Evora embark on final year of productionA new serie…
@Geely: Thu 21 Jan 2021The start of a new manufacturing era for LotusThe first extruded and bonded aluminium chassis to be built at Lotus’ new manufacturing f…
New Norwich facility begins production of iconic lightweight Lotus chassis Programme to move Lotus’ lightweight structures and steel fabrication units to one facility nears completion and on time New facility to employ 125 staff (Hethel, UK – 21 January 2021) – The first extruded and bonded aluminium chassis to be built at Lotus’ new manufacturing… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 21 Jan 2021The start of a new manufacturing era for LotusThe first extruded and bonded aluminium chassis to be built at Lotus’ new manufacturing f…
@Geely: Thu 14 Jan 2021Alpine and Lotus Announce Technical CollaborationAs part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have s…
(Paris, France – 14 January 2021) As part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study a number of areas of cooperation, including the joint development of an EV sportscar. The Alpine and Lotus teams will conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 14 Jan 2021Alpine and Lotus Announce Technical CollaborationAs part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have s…
@Geely: Fri 08 Jan 2021Lotus retail sales performance 2020Despite the many global challenges of 2020, Lotus Cars reports today that its new car retail sales i…
Global sales increased by 4.4% (Hethel, UK – 8 January 2021) – Despite the many global challenges of 2020, Lotus Cars reports today that its new car retail sales increased by 4.4% compared to 2019. Sales increased in many key markets around the world as the transformation of Lotus continues. Highlights include growth in… Continue reading @Geely: Fri 08 Jan 2021Lotus retail sales performance 2020Despite the many global challenges of 2020, Lotus Cars reports today that its new car retail sales i…
@Ford: Influential Ford Global Design Head Moray Callum to Retire, Will Be Replaced by Anthony Lo, Formerly of Renault
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 25, 2021 – One of the auto industry’s most influential design leaders will retire from Ford Motor Company this spring and be succeeded by an accomplished global industry veteran. Moray Callum will cap his 38-year product development career – more than half of which was with Ford – as the company’s vice… Continue reading @Ford: Influential Ford Global Design Head Moray Callum to Retire, Will Be Replaced by Anthony Lo, Formerly of Renault
One of the first Tesla Roadsters ever made just auctioned for $182,000 — nearly double its original price
The original Tesla Roadster is the first car Tesla ever made. The first 100 Roadsters built were part of the limited-edition “Signature One Hundred” series. No. 38 just sold for $182,000 on car auction website Bring a Trailer. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. There’s no doubt Tesla is a big deal, and perhaps… Continue reading One of the first Tesla Roadsters ever made just auctioned for $182,000 — nearly double its original price