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By James Walker on June 13, 2023 - 4:25PM
Nyobolt's ultra-fast charging batteries could prove a game-changer for the BEV industry. Here's how.
By John Goreham on March 29, 2022 - 4:37PM
Battery electric crossovers are now widely available with many more on the way. Here’s what Lotus says makes its special.
By Safet Satara on September 22, 2021 - 2:05PM
Designed to underpin the new generation of Lotus electric vehicles, the new platform can support electric motors developing up to 872 horsepower and two different battery packs rated at 66.4-kWh and 99.6 kWh.
By Dom Kabas on August 11, 2018 - 12:02PM
Chinese automotive group Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely), which acquired Volvo Car Group from Ford Motor Company Volvo Car Group back in 2010, announced on their planned huge sum investment to automaker Lotus. This follows Geely acquisition of controlling stake in Group Lotus in 2017.
By Marc Stern on November 17, 2017 - 12:04AM
Tiny Dallara Automobili has moved ahead rapidly with plans to deliver up to 600 lightweight carbon-fiber racecars that were inspired by Lotus.
By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2014 - 7:50AM
The Hennessey Venom F5 is the ultimate supercar and raises the performance bar even higher. What world records will it blow away?
By Anthony Faccenda on June 29, 2013 - 6:35PM
The Lotus Esprit Series 1 featured in the classic James Bond film ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ will be up for grabs on September 8 courtesy of RM Auctions.
By Denis Flierl on April 4, 2013 - 7:59AM
Watch the Hennessey Venom GT which is the world’s quickest and now the fastest production vehicle on the planet that you can buy.
By Aaron Turpen on February 28, 2013 - 3:48PM
The 2013 Motor Sport Magazine Hall of Fame inauguration event celebrated Colin Chapman, Lotus founder and engineer, for his contributions to automotive and motorsports.
By Denis Flierl on January 22, 2013 - 7:57AM
Hennessey Venom GT is the fastest production car in the world and also one of the most exclusive cars on the planet.
By Nicolas Zart on January 18, 2013 - 12:43PM
Converting an old and classic car to electricity is a thorny issue the collector circle grapples with. When does it make sense to convert one?
By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2013 - 3:43PM
When Steven Tyler took delivery of his new Venom GT Spyder from Hennessey, it was more than a surprise who made the delivery.
By Patrick Rall on December 27, 2012 - 6:02PM
The folks at Turn 10 have recently announced the details on the January 2013 Recaro Car Pack and as is the case with many of the downloadable content (DLC) for the new open world racing game – the January Car Pack features a unique spread of vehicles that ranges from the 1983 GMC Vandura to the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition plus a special gift for those Horizon racers who purchased the Season Pass.
By Aaron Turpen on December 15, 2012 - 4:59AM
In February, Race Retro will take place in the United Kingdom and Team Lotus will be featuring the iconic Lotus 25 driven to victory in the 1963 World Championship by Jim Clark. Race legend Sir Sterling Moss will also debut at the event.
By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2012 - 4:02PM
The 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Hall is expected to be a biggie in terms of new model debuts and among those new model introductions will be the new Lexus IS – with an entirely redesigned look drawing much of its styling inspiration from the sporty Lexus LF-CC Concept.
By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2012 - 8:02AM
The 2013 Hennessey Venom GT is arguably the fastest car on the planet and the team from Sealy,Texas proves it.
By Denis Flierl on November 28, 2012 - 7:36AM
Hennessey Performance has done it again by building the production 2014 Hennessey Venom GT2 that pumps out a mind-numbing 1500 horsepower.
By Anthony Faccenda on November 15, 2012 - 4:17PM
The Evora's inclusion in the upcoming film marks the vehicle's first appearance in a major US film.
By Denis Flierl on August 14, 2012 - 8:32PM
Steven Tyler’s Venom GT Spyder will make its debut at Pebble Beach for all the world to see.
By Nicolas Zart on August 14, 2012 - 4:34AM
Lotus is quietly and strategically placing itself as the alternative energy carmaker today. While the Evora 414E certainly shows a lot of potential, the company hasn’t committed to building it on yet but rumors of Infiniti Emerg-E and Alpine Renault abound.
By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2012 - 11:36AM
Last night at a ritzy event in San Francisco California, the Lexus brand introduced the newest versions of their flagship LS sedan that included the traditional LS 460 and LS 460 L (long wheelbase) as well as the LS 600h L Hybrid and the new 2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport.
By Aaron Turpen on July 16, 2012 - 12:50PM
Lotus has announced that they will not be attending the Paris Auto Salon this year, after making a huge splash two years ago with not one, but six concepts. Now, with top-level shakeups, the company is re-thinking its global strategy.
By Patrick Rall on July 6, 2012 - 12:22PM
The July Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 4 hit the Xbox Live Marketplace earlier this week with ten new cars ranging from Hudson to McLaren – spanning 60 years of high performance in a variety of very different forms.
By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2012 - 11:21AM
This weekend at the British Grand Prix, the Lotus F1 Team will partner with The Dark Knight Rises to help promote the new film.
By Nicolas Zart on July 4, 2012 - 2:53PM
One of the enduring enigma of the car industry is why Lotus hasn’t developed an electric car, EV or at the very least a hybrid, HEV and even better a plug-in hybrid, PHEV. The Evora 414E answers that question and shows a lot of potential.
By Keith Griffin on June 27, 2012 - 6:59AM
The hills will be alive with the sound of Lotuses this weekend at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which celebrates Lotus innovation, engineering, heritage and style.
By Nicolas Zart on June 5, 2012 - 12:28PM
Kansas City’s High School and the MINDDRIVE Program is building an electric car by its students to do a coast-to-coast demonstration run.
By Denis Flierl on May 22, 2012 - 7:59AM
Steven Tyler's 2013 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder is close to being done and gets a test on the Hennessey dyno.
By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2012 - 10:03AM
Steven Tyler put in his order with Hennessey for them to build him a custom Venom GT Spyder.
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 26, 2012 - 12:19PM
Helio Castroneves won the 2012 Honda Grand Prix in St. Petersburg, FL yesterday. Marking the start of the IndyCar season and possibly a good race season for Castroneves.