Nyobolt presents reborn Lotus Elise S1 EV concept at Goodwood

The designer of the original Lotus Elise has reimagined his seminal sports car as a rapid-charging EV that will take the form of a road-going prototype in November this year, ahead of sportier versions planned for the coming years. Hosting highly advanced battery hardware from a British-based technology firm called Nyobolt, this striking electric concept is expected… Continue reading Nyobolt presents reborn Lotus Elise S1 EV concept at Goodwood

@Geely: Fri 14 Jul 2023Lotus Eletre: first UK customer drives take place 1 | 2 | 0 Lotus has held its first ever UK test drives for its hyper…

First UK customers get behind the wheel of Eletre, the much-anticipated all-electric hyper-SUV from Lotus Test drive event was held in conjunction with the Goodwood Festival of Speed Visit  www.lotuscars.com and register to be kept informed of further UK test drives Hethel, UK – 14 July 2023  Lotus has held its first ever UK test… Continue reading @Geely: Fri 14 Jul 2023Lotus Eletre: first UK customer drives take place 1 | 2 | 0 Lotus has held its first ever UK test drives for its hyper…

Chinese-backed carmaker Lotus ‘studying’ US factory

What is included in my trial? During your trial you will have complete digital access to FT.com with everything in both of our Standard Digital and Premium Digital packages. Standard Digital includes access to a wealth of global news, analysis and expert opinion. Premium Digital includes access to our premier business column, Lex, as well… Continue reading Chinese-backed carmaker Lotus ‘studying’ US factory

@Geely: Wed 12 Jul 2023Emira: the most powerful four-cylinder Lotus sports car ever 1 | 50 | 0 The appeal of this mid-engined two-seater is f…

Second powertrain in the Emira range extends appeal of award-winning Lotus State-of-the-art, 360bhp mid-mounted makes Emira most powerful four-cylinder Lotus sports car of all time Eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) provides rapid and seamless shifts Means drivers can opt for reward of full manual control or comfort of automatic gear changes Capable of 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in… Continue reading @Geely: Wed 12 Jul 2023Emira: the most powerful four-cylinder Lotus sports car ever 1 | 50 | 0 The appeal of this mid-engined two-seater is f…

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 44)

Episode 44 of the Autocar motoring podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident experts Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking reviews of the Rolls-Royce Spectre, Lotus Eletre, and Prodrive P25. Cropley also spends time with Riversimple and BMW talking – and trying – hydrogen vehicles. And they bring you your correspondence, plus much more… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 44)

Autocar magazine 12 July: on sale now

This week in Autocar, we offer details on Britain’s baby Porsche 911, drive the ultimate Prodrive-reworked Subaru Impreza and dive behind the scenes at the Goodwood Festival of Speed News The stunning Caterham Project V headlines the Goodwood Festival of Speed as the British firm’s vision of an electric sports coupe that the marque could put… Continue reading Autocar magazine 12 July: on sale now

Audi considers third-party EV platform amid SSP delays

Audi board members will meet this week to consider purchasing the rights to a third-party electric vehicle platform, according to sources close to the German car maker. The move comes after delays to the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) being developed by Audi’s parent company, the Volkswagen Group. The new modular structure, which is planned to support… Continue reading Audi considers third-party EV platform amid SSP delays