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Form seems to follow function at Lotus, which helps explain why the cosmetic tweaks made to the 2010 Lotus Exige S240 could improve the car's performance.   more

Lotus departed Formula 1 in 1994 after costs became too great, but with Formula 1 president and CEO Bernie Ecclestone’s attempts to make Formula 1 competition less expensive, the storied British marque will return for the...  more

The Lotus Evora may be the most luxurious Lotus to emerge from the British firm in recent years, but it still makes for a good race car -- a fact proven by the new Type 124 Evora endurance racer.   more

Although it's bringing a special-edition Elise and a hardcore Exige to the 2009 Frankfurt motor show, the most interesting thing Lotus will display may be an engine - and one designed for use in hybrid vehicles, no less.   more

It seems the Exige Cup 260 isn’t the only special edition Lotus headed for the 2009 Frankfurt motor show. Lotus announced the new Elise Club Racer model will also make its public debut during the show.   more

Former Ferrari executive Dany Bahar has been appointed as the new CEO of Group Lotus, replacing Michael Kimberley, who retired in July.   more

The advent of a new Lotus model isn’t an everyday occasion, but the launch of the new 2010 Evora excited Matthew Melling so much, he purchased the first car built.   more

If there’s one street-legal Lotus that truly lives up to founder Colin Chapman’s “simplify and add lightness,” it’s the Exige. And the new 2010 Exige Cup 260 takes Chapman’s mantra to a new extreme.   more

For those who purchased a base Lotus Elise or Exige only to wish for more power, you’re in luck. Instead of buying a whole new car to attain forced-inducted power, owners can now purchase a supercharger kit from Lotus...  more

If you’re headed to Italy and don’t want to get stuck driving a Fiat Panda, here’s an option: Hertz will rent you a special Lotus Elise SC…   more

The new Lotus Esprit is due in 2012 and might use a Toyota powerplant, continuing Lotus and Toyota’s relationship in powertrain sharing. While the Elise and Exige use Toyota’s 1.8-liter I-4 and the Evora uses Toyota’s...  more

Lotus is currently preparing for the launch of the 2010 Evora, and it’s already planning to expand the model range with a convertible version.   more

Lotus Evoras are starting to roll down the assembly line in Worcester UK. As we get closer to the car's UK launch in May, the company has released a list of standard and optional equipment that will be available. Lotus...  more

Lotus touts its lightweight, high-efficiency philosophy with its restyled 2010 Exige S. The latest iteration of the British sports car benefits from lower emissions, functional styling enhancements, and a few new hi-tech...  more