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Tesla unveils electric pickup truck, futuristic design ignites controversy

(Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) on Thursday unveiled its first electric pickup truck that looked like a futuristic angular armored vehicle in gunmetal gray, as the California company took aim at the heart of Detroit automakers’ profits. FILE PHOTO: SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives on the red carpet for the automobile awards… Continue reading Tesla unveils electric pickup truck, futuristic design ignites controversy

Lotus Engineering set to expand with new leadership

Lotus Engineering, the division that acts as an engineering consultant for third-party clients, is set to be expanded under new leadership. Boss Miguel Fragoso has begun reinvigorating the division, with a new commercial director appointed. Fragoso has kept a team “working on the areas instrumental in maintaining our capability”, such as advanced structures, dynamics, propulsion… Continue reading Lotus Engineering set to expand with new leadership

Wed 30 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering returns to world-class track cycling with new bike to deliver Olympic successLotus Engineering and Hope Technology ha…

Lotus Engineering and Hope Technology Track Bike [embedded content] track-bike-reveal-short.mp4 Innovative new bike meticulously designed and engineered to deliver outstanding track performance Lotus Engineering has created the unique front forks and handlebars, with Hope Technology developing the frame Will be on show in London from Thursday, and makes competitive track debut with the Great Britain… Continue reading Wed 30 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering returns to world-class track cycling with new bike to deliver Olympic successLotus Engineering and Hope Technology ha…

Tue 29 Oct 2019Lotus named as ‘Luxury Brand of the Year’ at prestigious Luxury Briefing Awards 2019Lotus has won the prestigious ‘Luxury Brand of the …

Award given to Lotus for having “revolutionised and disrupted its sector” during the last year Ongoing enhancements to the brand, including new corporate identity and ‘For the Drivers’ tagline, singled out for praise Lotus CEO Phil Popham paid tribute to employees working tirelessly to take the brand to new levels of success (Hethel, UK –… Continue reading Tue 29 Oct 2019Lotus named as ‘Luxury Brand of the Year’ at prestigious Luxury Briefing Awards 2019Lotus has won the prestigious ‘Luxury Brand of the …

Sports car brand belongs to Daimler shareholder Li Shufu: How the Chinese revive the myth Lotus

It’s been two years since Geely founder Li Shufu (56) appointed former Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales (57) to the Hanghzou headquarters. He had just signed the contract that secured him a majority stake in British sports car maker Lotus. And he already knew what he wanted next: a car that never existed before. Very fast,… Continue reading Sports car brand belongs to Daimler shareholder Li Shufu: How the Chinese revive the myth Lotus

Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their combustion engine operations

Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their existing combustion engine operations into a stand-alone business in order to establish a new global supplier that will seek to develop next generation combustion engines and hybrid powertrains.   The proposed new business would clear the way for Volvo Cars to focus on the development of its… Continue reading Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their combustion engine operations

Volvo, Geely to merge combustion engine operations

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volvo Cars will merge its engine development and manufacturing assets with those of parent Geely, creating a division to supply in-house brands Lotus, LEVC, Lynk and Proton, and also potential rivals with next-generation combustion and hybrid engines. It marks the latest example of consolidation in the engine manufacturing sector as tighter emissions… Continue reading Volvo, Geely to merge combustion engine operations

Tue 01 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering appoints Dan Burge as Commercial Director to further grow the businessLotus Engineering has strengthened its senior m…

Dan has previously held senior roles with Williams Advanced Engineering and Prodrive Automotive Technologies Lotus Engineering is an internationally recognised consultancy delivering design, engineering and manufacturing expertise predominantly in the automotive sector (Hethel, UK – 1 October 2019) – Lotus Engineering has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Dan Burge as Commercial… Continue reading Tue 01 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering appoints Dan Burge as Commercial Director to further grow the businessLotus Engineering has strengthened its senior m…