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Lotus Esprit revival gets a green light – report

Matt Brogan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:16:13 +0000

After what seems like years of conjecture from the brand, Lotus has, according to UK publication Autocar, given the green light to a replacement for its famed Esprit model. The Esprit went out of production in 2004 but could be back on the roads by as early as next decade. Set to be positioned above the Evora [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus Esprit revival gets a green light – report

Lotus Exige Scura unveiled

Matt Brogan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:45:14 +0000

As spotted by CarAdvice at the Tokyo Motor Show, Lotus have unveiled its latest special edition: the Exige Scura. The Scura, translated as ‘dark’ from Italian, is so called due to its dramatic matt black and carbon fibre theme. The name ‘Scura’ reflects the stealth character of this already fierce looking Lotus and its stunning soft-feel [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus Exige Scura unveiled

Lotus Exige Scura limited edition unveiled

George Skentzos — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:40:03 +0000

Lotus has unveiled its most menacing version of the Exige yet at the Tokyo Motor Show. Translated as ‘dark’ from Italian, the aptly named Exige Scura boasts a dramatic matt black and carbon fibre theme reflecting the stealth character of this fierce Lotus. Limited to just 35 cars worldwide, the Exige Scura features enhanced performance and a [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus Exige Scura limited edition unveiled

Lotus Cars come to Brisbane

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:59:37 +0000

Lotus Cars have finally found a home in Brisbane, joining with Euromarque to become known as Lotus Brisbane. The dealership is in Fortitude Valley just five minutes from the centre of Brisbane and only 15 minutes from the airport. It’s across the road from the Emporium retail and dining district exposing the brand to a larger [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus Cars come to Brisbane

Lotus Europa Review & Road Test

Anthony Crawford — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:17:24 +0000

From any angle, the Europa SE looks like a supercar. Model Tested: 2009 Lotus Europa SE; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol; six-speed manual; coupe – $109,990* Very quick; huge grip; more comfortable than Elise Some understeer on the ragged edge; no power mirrors CarAdvice Rating: I’m heading towards the outskirts of Sydney to collect the Lotus Europa SE, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus Europa Review & Road Test

Supercar Drive Day – Live the life of a rockstar

Paul Maric — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:50:23 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own a supercar and to be able to drive it around for the day, showing off your wealth and catching passing glimpses of anyone and everyone on the side of the road? Well, now you can. In fact, you can drive five different supercars in one [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Supercar Drive Day – Live the life of a rockstar

Lotus Evora at Frankfurt Motor Show

Anthony Crawford — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:40:51 +0000

After road testing Land Rover’s 2010 Range Rover and Discovery models, reviews of which, we will post later this week, it was time to fast track to Edinburgh and catch a plane to Frankfurt. The Frankfurt International Motor Show has always been one of the largest in the world, but this year it is huge, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus Evora at Frankfurt Motor Show

Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar

George Skentzos — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:31:56 +0000

Lotus has developed an endurance racer based on its newly released Evora which is set to make its 24 hour racing debut at the ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours. The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar has been engineered to FIA regulations and safety standards, making this a great test of the Evora’s performance, efficiency and durability. The [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar

2010 Lotus Exige S released, Australian pricing announced

Matt Brogan — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:16:37 +0000

Lotus have unveiled its 2010 Exige S sporting a revised front end and wing package, improved fuel economy figures and reduced CO2 emissions. The new Exige S also sees the introduction of a few key changes to enhance the look and improve aerodynamic performance. A restyled front end and new larger, rear wing that not only reduces [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Lotus Exige S released, Australian pricing announced

Lotus’ Range Extender petrol-hybrid unveiled

Matt Brogan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:43:16 +0000

Lotus Engineering has developed a new engine especially for hybrid cars that will be on show at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. Called the “Range Extender”, this 1.2-litre unit, which can operate on petrol, ethanol or methanol, depending on its intended market, functions in two modes – both as a generator only – to allow [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus’ Range Extender petrol-hybrid unveiled

Special edition Lotus Elise Club Racer

George Skentzos — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:05:05 +0000

Lotus has released the special edition Elise Club Racer which boasts new and exclusive colour schemes, bespoke interior and lightweight components. Based on the Elise S, the Elise Club Racer revives the classic colour schemes used by Lotus in the 1960s including Elite Yellow, Carbon Grey, Sky Blue and Old English White. The interior has been enhanced [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Special edition Lotus Elise Club Racer

Lotus Evora makes delivery number one

Matt Brogan — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:15:31 +0000

The first delivery of the highly anticipated Lotus Evora took place today with Matthew Melling of Twickenham, UK receiving the keys to car number one, a Storm Titanium coloured vehicle, from Luke Bennett, Director of Lotus Cars Limited. The order books for the new Evora are now full for the next five months and still [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus Evora makes delivery number one

Lotus Exige Cup 260 unveiled

Matt Brogan — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:27:23 +0000

Lotus has again this year taken all that’s great about the standard Exige S 260 and bettered it by introducing the 2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260. Featuring much of the same weight saving techniques as seen it last year’s model, a few spec details have improved the MY10 edition, which is priced exactly the same as [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus Exige Cup 260 unveiled

World’s fastest Lotus?

Anthony Crawford — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:29:08 +0000

The Lotus Exige in any spec is an extremely quick car in a straight line, but hit anything that resembles a corner and unless you’re in an identical car, you best be driving a fully prepared race car, if you want any hope of keeping up. Take the Exige S 240 we tested here at CarAdvice [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

World’s fastest Lotus?

AutoRoute: Melbourne-Sydney in Lotus Exige S

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:57:44 +0000

*NOTE: THIS IS A READER SUBMITTED ARTICLE* AutoRoute: Melbourne to Sydney in Lotus Exige S By – Ash Simmonds from AussieExotics.com So one evening whilst enjoying a steak I get a text from Jamezilla at the Supercar Club saying he needs a car moved sometime in the next couple days, and given: It’s a long weekend Everyone else has family [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

AutoRoute: Melbourne-Sydney in Lotus Exige S

Do Cars Make Men More Attractive?

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:34:49 +0000

Do Cars Make Men More Attractive? You may read with interest today the survey in Top Gear Australia magazine that concludes that sports cars or luxury cars generally don’t add any attraction points to most men, interesting. Unfortunately, I think something has been missing from the picture for a long while now. Society has brought it upon [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Do Cars Make Men More Attractive?

2009 Lotus Evora pricing and dates

David Twomey — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:15:24 +0000

The countdown to the exciting Lotus Evora has started with the initial media impressions of the 3.5-litre, mid-engine, 2+2 coupe drawing hugely positive comments and praise, and Lotus Cars Australia confirming the local pricing of the 2+2 and 2+0 Evora. We actually have to agree with Lotus when it says the Evora will be the most [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Lotus Evora pricing and dates

Targa Tasmania debut for Lotus Cup 260

George Skentzos — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:30:52 +0000

Lotus is set to make its official return to Targa Tasmania next month with the global tarmac rally debut of the Exige Cup 260, its fastest road registrable model yet. The near showroom-spec Cup 260 takes the Lotus mantra to new levels, boasting incredible power of 192kW in a car which weighs just 890kg. Using advanced lightweight [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Targa Tasmania debut for Lotus Cup 260

Lotus receives Dewar excellence award

Matt Brogan — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:24:57 +0000

The British Royal Automobile Club has named Lotus as the winner of the historic Dewar Trophy for 2008. The Dewar Trophy is awarded annually for technical excellence in the automotive field with this year’s panel unanimously agreeing Lotus should be recognised for the company’s development of its Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA) chassis technology. This technology has been [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lotus receives Dewar excellence award

2009 Lotus Exige Cup 260

David Twomey — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:28:51 +0000

The Lotus Exige has always been one of our weapons of choice when it comes to a really fast drive that concludes with a belt around a race track, and to make all that even more appealing Lotus Australia has now released the Exige Cup 260. The motorsport focused version of the Exige S features the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Lotus Exige Cup 260