Tag: Lotus

Lotus plans to close UK plant in Norfolk and shift production to US

The company will pivot instead to Hyper Hybrid PHEVs with Lotus sports cars also in-line for an electrified drivetrain. The first Lotus plug-in hybrid will be the Eletre and will go on sale in the first quarter of next year, starting in China. Hethel was to build a planned electric sports car when Emira production ended… Continue reading Lotus plans to close UK plant in Norfolk and shift production to US

Lotus plans end to UK sportscar production, putting 1,300 jobs at risk

The Lotus plant in Norfolk has not built any cars since mid-May. Photograph: Darrin Jenkins/Alamy View image in fullscreen The Lotus plant in Norfolk has not built any cars since mid-May. Photograph: Darrin Jenkins/Alamy Lotus plans end to UK sportscar production, putting 1,300 jobs at risk Carmaker’s Chinese owner, Geely, looking at options including shifting… Continue reading Lotus plans end to UK sportscar production, putting 1,300 jobs at risk

Lotus mulls PHEV sports cars in commitment to ICE power

Lotus is testing its upcoming ‘Hyper Hybrid’ technology in sports cars as the company continues its pivot away from a pure electric future amid falling sales. It is “investigating the feasibility” of a sports car with the high-powered plug-in hybrid technology, CEO Feng Qingfeng said on his company’s first-quarter earnings call. Lotus reported a 42% drop… Continue reading Lotus mulls PHEV sports cars in commitment to ICE power

Sand, Sun, and Glamour: Mexico’s Top Beachfront Clubs and Restaurants

MEXICO CITY, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mexico is home to some of the world’s most spectacular beaches—but certain destinations elevate the experience with a touch of luxury, culinary excellence, and immersive design. Continue Reading Baja Beach | Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos From the golden shores of Baja California Sur, through the lush… Continue reading Sand, Sun, and Glamour: Mexico’s Top Beachfront Clubs and Restaurants

Kolmar Korea vise à conquérir le marché mondial des soins de la peau avec des nettoyants et des masques faciaux « typiquement coréens »

SÉOUL, Corée du Sud, 26 juin 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kolmar Korea, l’un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de produits cosmétiques ODM (Original Development Manufacturer), renforce sa stratégie internationale en matière de soins de la peau avec des produits K-beauty qui mettent en avant des ingrédients naturels « typiquement coréens ». Alors que la tendance mondiale de… Continue reading Kolmar Korea vise à conquérir le marché mondial des soins de la peau avec des nettoyants et des masques faciaux « typiquement coréens »

Getting Trump’s full tax break on car loans may mean buying a $130,000 vehicle

A Rolls-Royce Spectre all electric luxury coupe is displayed at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars dealership showroom in London. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images Republicans are trying to make good on President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to give Americans a tax break on their car loan interest. However, as structured, most households wouldn’t… Continue reading Getting Trump’s full tax break on car loans may mean buying a $130,000 vehicle

MWIC Bonus Episode 13: Autocar Meets car designer Julian Thomson, GM Advanced Design Europe

Julian Thomson is one of the world’s best car designers and if you don’t know the name, you’ll know his cars. As Lotus’s chief designer he designed the Elise and at Jaguar Land Rover created the LRX concept, which went on to become the Range Rover Evoque. But most of Thomson’s career has been spent… Continue reading MWIC Bonus Episode 13: Autocar Meets car designer Julian Thomson, GM Advanced Design Europe

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.145)

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about Cropley’s latest travels, to Norfolk to visit Lotus, a trip he makes in the Dacia Jogger, making much more expensive cars look silly. Prior spots a Cozy Coupe headed for the scrapheap in the sky, and the pair talk about a new 1.6-litre Caterham, American EV… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.145)