Lotus Cars
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Manufacturer 1 Dec
Lotus begins handover of first Emira models
Lotus has welcomed the first buyers of its new Emira sports car to its Hethel factory to collect their new vehicles.
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Car Dealer News 29 Nov
Lookers' Charles Hurst division to open Northern Ireland’s only Lotus Cars dealership
Lookers’ Charles Hurst car retail division has struck an agreement with sports car maker Lotus Cars to develop its only dealership in Northern Ireland.
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Car Dealer News 27 May
'Optimistic' Caffyns plans new Volvo and Lotus dealerships after 208% profit rise
AM100 car retail PLC Caffyns plans to open new Lotus and Volvo dealerships after post-lockdown trading delivered a 26.3% rise in revenues and 207.9% surge in pre-tax profits in 2021/22.
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Manufacturer 29 Apr
Gallery: Lotus Cars to open first ‘global store’ in London’s Mayfair
Lotus Cars has revealed plans to open a new two-story ‘global store’ opposite the Ritz hotel at the heart of London’s prestigious Mayfair district.
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Gallery Article 13 Apr
Lotus Cars celebrates roll-out of ‘sculptural’ new dealership style
Lotus Cars is celebrating the completion of the first new franchised dealerships to features its “sculptural” new corporate identity – with more to follow.
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Manufacturer 30 Mar
Lotus Cars reveals the Lotus Eletre electric SUV
Lotus Cars has revealed its first ever 'lifestyle' electric vehicle, a crossover SUV, that will go on sale next year.
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Manufacturer 2 Mar
Agency model car retail must be ‘collaborative and win-win’, says Lotus boss
Agency model car retail is sure to become more widely adopted but agreements must be “balanced, collaborative and win-win”, according to Lotus Cars executive director of sales and aftersales, Geoff Dowding.
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People News 14 Feb
Former Jardine Motors dealer principal to head up Lotus Advanced Performance
Former Jardine Motors Group dealer principal Simon Lane has been appointed as director of Lotus Cars’ new Advanced Performance division.
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Manufacturer 18 Jan
Lotus UK makes agency model retail switch ahead of Emira deliveries
Lotus UK has completed the switch to an agency model agreement for its 13 franchised car retail sites ahead of the arrival of the new Emira coupe in showrooms.
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Manufacturer 23 Dec
Lotus marks production end of Elise, Exige and Evora as Lotus Emira looms
Sports car maker Lotus commemorated the last of its iconic Elise, Exige and Evora model lines this week as Lotus Emira prepares for production.
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Car Dealer News 12 Nov
HR Owen reunites with Radford as Lotus Type 62-2 retailer
HR Owen will be the retail provider for a new limited-run Lotus Type 62-2 after reuniting with luxury coachbuilder Radford as its official dealer partner.
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Manufacturer 20 Sep
Flagship Lotus Emira V6 First Edition to cost £75,995
Lotus Cars’ replacement for its iconic Elise sports car, the Emira, will cost £75,995 when it is launched in flagship V6 First Edition guise.
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Car Dealer News 25 Jun
Hendy targets July completion for new Lotus Cars Exeter dealership
Hendy Group is targeting a July completion date for its new Lotus Cars dealership development in Exeter – the last of three new franchised sites with the performance car brand.
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Manufacturer 28 Apr
Lotus names Elise sports car replacement Emira and unveils new retail strategy
Lotus Cars has revealed that the name of the replacement for its Elise sports car will be Emira as it unveiled plans for growth and a new omnichannel retail strategy this morning (April 28).
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Car Dealer News 16 Feb
Hendy Group embarks on 'exciting' Lotus expansion in Hampshire and Devon
Hendy Group is set to increase its representation with the Lotus Cars brand with the addition of new dealerships in Hampshire and Devon.
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Manufacturer 26 Jan
Lotus will begin to realise Vision80 strategy with Elise replacement
Lotus Cars will advance its Vision80 strategy in 2021 with the launch of a new Type 131 sports car to replace its iconic Elise and a move into a new £100m manufacturing facility at its Hethel headquarters.
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Car Dealer News 24 Aug
JCT600 moves Lotus Cars into former BMW and Mini Bradford showroom
JCT600 has officially moved the Lotus Cars Bradford franchise into its former BMW and Mini showroom, bringing sales and service under the same roof.
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Car Dealer News 29 Jul
Park’s Motor Group to open Lotus Cars Hamilton sports car showroom
Park’s Motor Group is poised to open a new Lotus Cars sports car dealership in Hamilton in preparation for the brand's “exponential growth”.
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Manufacturer 23 Jul
Lotus Cars announces new technology centre in Warwick
Lotus will open a new advanced technology centre and headquarters for its Lotus Engineering consultancy division, as part of a new partnership with WMG.
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Car Dealer News 1 Jul
World's longest-serving Lotus dealer gains McLaren Approved status
The longest serving Lotus dealership in the world, Bell & Colvill, has celebrated its 50th year as a franchised retailer with the addition of McLaren Automotive Approved status.