Tag Archives: Lotus

Lotus could be up for sale after Proton buyout: report

Lotus CEO Dany Bahar is looking for investors to buy Lotus, according to a Sunday Times report from the UK, after deals were made last week that saw the Malaysian Government sell off Proton - the owner of Lotus. Bahar is apparently after a

Lotus: New Cars 2012

After Lotus’s new Australian distributor slashed prices in August, the brand is looking to fight back with strong sales in 2012. Lotus expects the launch of new automatic Evora and Elise variants to boost the brand’s total sales from approxim

Proton could sell Lotus stake: report

The Malaysian government-owned Proton Holdings Bhd may sell its stake in Lotus Group International, according to a recent Bloomberg report. Head of HwangDBS Investment Management Bhd, Gan Eng Peng, is one such investor who believes a sale is on the c

Lotus Elise CR Review

It’s got a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine, barely makes 100 kW, and develops just 172 Nm. That doesn’t sound very impressive does it? In fact, for any self-respecting enthusiast, those numbers are enough to put you to sleep, except for

Lotus Evora S Review

2011 Lotus Evora S Review - supercharged V6 petrol, six-speed manual transmission Drop down a couple of cogs, bury your right foot and hold on tight because the S fires itself toward the horizon as though launched from a great big elastic band L

Lotus Range Extender future production

Remember the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid concept news from yesterday? Well, this is the petrol half of the hybrid package. It's a solid cast, 1.2 litre, three-cylinder combustion engine which outputs 35kW at just 3500rpm. That doesn't sound like much, bu

Lotus Evora Review – First Steer

There are currently only two Lotus Evoras in Australia, and I’m about to put 300 kilometres on the clock of what is one of the most talked about cars in years. Problem is, I’ve drawn the shotgun position for the first 90-kilometre

Lotus Europa Review & Road Test

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* CarAdvice Rating: I'm heading towards the outskirts of Sydn