Lotus
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Latest News 8 MarLotus development plan delayed by Proton sale
Plans to develop new Lotus models could be delayed following the Malaysian government’s decision to sell its 42.7% stake in Proton to automotive manufacturer DRB-Hicom for £261 million.
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Latest News 24 Oct
JCT600 relocates Lotus ahead of brand's growth drive
JCT600 has moved its Lotus dealership in Leeds to a larger, refurbished showroom in preparation for the British sportscar brand’s range expansion.
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Car Manufacturer News 24 OctSaab terminates deal with Chinese investors and rejects buyout offer
Saab has terminated the provisional agreement with Chinese investors Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile and Pang Da for a 53.9% stake in the Swedish brand for £213 million.
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Latest News 14 Oct
Saab receives first part of £61.1m bridging loan
Saab has received the first part of its bridging loan payment of €70 million (£61.1m) from one of its Chinese partners Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile.
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Car Manufacturer News 4 AugDealers ditched as Lotus shake-up aims upmarket
A new management team and range of sports cars heralds ambitious relaunch plans for the manufacturer.
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Latest News 23 Jun
State support sought by Lotus as it plans to launch a city car
Lotus is set to apply for £10m of Government support for a new factory at its Norfolk base that would create up to 1,000 new jobs.
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Latest News 13 Jun
Saab secures funds for future as second Chinese investor steps in
Saab has more funds for the future as Chinese company Zhejian Youngman Lotus Automobile has entered into a non-binding agreement to pay £214 million for a 29.9% stake in the company.
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Latest News 27 Apr
Team Lotus acquires Caterham Cars
Team Lotus Enterprise has bought British sportscar maker Caterham Cars for an undisclosed sum.
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Latest News 18 Apr
Lotus secures Malaysian funding ready for roll out of new model launches
Lotus Cars has secured £270m in finance facilities ready to go ahead with a five-year plan that will see it launch four new sports cars.
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Latest News 15 Apr
UK sports car firm left behind in state cash handout
Lotus has been left disappointed after its application for £27.5m of state funding has been rejected.
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Latest News 22 Feb
Lotus Elan designer dies
Ron Hickman, design director with Lotus Cars in the 1960s, has died at the age of 78.
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Latest Galleries 28 JanLotus Evora (2008)
The Evora will be the most grown up and accessible Lotus in the British manufacturer's lineup.
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Latest News 17 Dec
Lotus confident of getting government support
The head of British sports car manufacturer Lotus has said he is confident of getting state support to expand its Norfolk plant.
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Latest News 3 Dec
Lotus halves network and demands £1m investment
Lotus dealers will be required to invest at least £1 million each in revitalised dealerships to move forward with the ambitious British sports car brand.
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Latest News 1 OctParis Motor Show: Lotus tells car dealers to invest for a prestige future after new cars unveiled
Lotus dealers will be required to invest at least £1m in revitalised dealerships in order to move forward with the ambitious British sports car brand.
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Latest News 20 Sep
Lotus reveals new Elite
Lotus has revealed a first glimpse at its new Elite model which will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show next week.
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Latest News 25 Jun
Lotus rebranding set for Paris show appearance
Dany Bahar, the recently appointed chief executive of Group Lotus, is ready to stamp his authority on the company with a comprehensive rebranding.
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Latest News 4 Jun
Lotus plans relaunch this autumn
Sports car maker Lotus is expected to launch a rebranding exercise this autumn.
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Latest News 24 DecLotus plan heralds a return to supercar status
A dramatic move upmarket aims at better competing with rival sports cars
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Latest News 30 Nov
Lotus has sights on supercar market
The head of Norfolk-based Lotus explains to the Eastern Daily Press about his strategy to offer upmarket sports cars within five to seven years.
