Alpine’s upcoming electric cars will draw heavily on engineering from its Formula 1 team as the marque seeks to optimise efficiency while reinforcing its enthusiast-targeted brand positioning. Three all-new Alpine EVs will be launched over the next four years, meaning Dieppe requires expertise in electrified powertrain technology and, in order to maximise range, aerodynamics – which is in abundant supply… Continue reading Hot new Alpine electric cars to use Formula 1 aero and tech
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‘I’m sure Colin Chapman would be very proud of the Lotus Eletre’
The new Lotus Eletre is probably the most exciting and controversial new car ever launched by the British brand. A large SUV that’s heavy, expensive, can drive itself and is built in China, not Norfolk – what would Lotus founder Colin Chapman think about it? In many ways it’s an inevitable evolution – as so… Continue reading ‘I’m sure Colin Chapman would be very proud of the Lotus Eletre’
Lotus’ All-Electric Eletre SUV Has a Grill That ‘Breathes’
SUVs don’t often get called beautiful. Rugged, cool, maybe even stylish on occasion. Marketing departments like to pepper SUV launches with adjectives that tap into our primordial instincts to haul stuff or ram through forest roads, but the typical Range Rover, Toyota RAV4, or Volvo has long since left its utilitarian roots behind. Looks, as… Continue reading Lotus’ All-Electric Eletre SUV Has a Grill That ‘Breathes’
Lotus unveils its first electric vehicle, the Eletre ‘Hyper-SUV’
The electric revolution is no longer limited to daily drivers and eco-commuters. Luxury brands such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche have already begun augmenting their lineups with EV variants, while hypercar makers like Lamborghini and Ferrari expect their first electrics to arrive in the next few years. On Tuesday, British automaker Lotus announced that… Continue reading Lotus unveils its first electric vehicle, the Eletre ‘Hyper-SUV’
New Lotus Eletre all-electric SUV marks new era for British firm
Lotus is entering a new era and a new sector of the market with its first-ever SUV, the all-electric Eletre. Retaining the British brand’s naming convention of models starting with an E, the Lotus Eletre has been described as “a momentous point in our history” by the brand’s managing director, Matt Windle. Based on an… Continue reading New Lotus Eletre all-electric SUV marks new era for British firm
@Geely: Tue 29 Mar 2022Lotus Eletre: the world’s first electric Hyper-SUV 1 | 44 | 3 The ongoing transformation of Lotus to a truly global pe…
All-new and all-electric Hyper-SUV from Lotus Bold, progressive and exotic, with iconic sports car DNA evolved for the next generation of Lotus customers The soul of a Lotus with the usability of an SUV “A momentous point in our history” – Matt Windle, MD, Lotus Car “The Eletre, our Hyper-SUV, is for those who dare… Continue reading @Geely: Tue 29 Mar 2022Lotus Eletre: the world’s first electric Hyper-SUV 1 | 44 | 3 The ongoing transformation of Lotus to a truly global pe…
All-new 2023 Lotus Eletre EV to be officially revealed today
Lotus has announced its new electric SUV, to be unveiled today (Tuesday 29 March), will be called Eletre. Posting on Twitter, the brand said: “Lotus Eletre. Coming to life on 29.3.22.” Earler this month, new design patents of the SUV, prevously known as Type 132, surfaced on Australia’s online intellectual property platform, giving us a first look at… Continue reading All-new 2023 Lotus Eletre EV to be officially revealed today
@Geely: Mon 28 Mar 2022Watch Lotus Eletre world premiere live on www.lotuscars.com 1 | 5 | 0 The world premiere of the Lotus Eletre takes pla…
Hethel, UK – 28 March 2022 The world premiere of the Lotus Eletre takes place tomorrow night – Tuesday 29 March 2022 – and you are invited to join what promises to be another amazing milestone event in the company’s history. Eletre – it is pronounced ‘El-etra’ and means ‘Coming to Life’ in some Eastern… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 28 Mar 2022Watch Lotus Eletre world premiere live on www.lotuscars.com 1 | 5 | 0 The world premiere of the Lotus Eletre takes pla…
Upcoming Alpine GT X-Over SUV spotted testing
Alpine’s first ever SUV – the all-electric GT X-Over – has broken cover in heavily disguised mule form while testing in snowy conditions. As these new spy shots show, the newcomer’s underpinnings are covered in heavily modified Dacia Duster body, but look closely and there are a few prominent features that are key giveaways. Large… Continue reading Upcoming Alpine GT X-Over SUV spotted testing
@Geely: Thu 24 Mar 2022Lotus restarts Hethel factory tours after £100 million upgrade 1 | 5 | 0 One of the world’s best-known performance car…
Home of Lotus since 1966 reopens to visitors Tour the all-new production facility that’s home to Emira sports car Visit the Lotus Cars website to book now, tours start on 4 April Hethel, UK – 24 March 2022 One of the world’s best-known performance car production facilities – Hethel, the home of Lotus since 1966… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 24 Mar 2022Lotus restarts Hethel factory tours after £100 million upgrade 1 | 5 | 0 One of the world’s best-known performance car…