Lotus And Mansory Team Up In World’s Most Vulgar Alliance
A year ago, I penned a passionate defense of the new direction that was being taken by Lotus. In the piece, I chastised enthusiasts for their armchair criticism of Lotus management and their resistance...
View ArticleHas Lotus Produced A World-Class Sports Car Under Dany Bahar?
Despite all the righteous indignation regarding Lotus and their legendary outburst – which I still maintain is a brilliant PR stunt to get their message out and subvert the armchair-racer blogger...
View ArticleWill Auto Enthusiasts in 2053 See The Alfa Romeo 4C As This Generation’s Dino?
When it was first introduced, what we know today as the Ferrari Dino was a bit of a conundrum. Simultaneously a tribute to Alfredo “Dino” Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari’s beloved deceased son, the first...
View ArticleCapsule Review: 2013 Lotus Evora S
Back in 2013, Jack Baruth conducted a road test of the Lotus Evora IPS (that’s Lotus speak for automatic), comparing it to the standard bearer of 2+2 sports cars, the Porsche 911. Much to the...
View ArticleEditorial: The Best Laid Plans Of Lotus And Men
Reports of the demise of Lotus in America have been greatly exaggerated. Lotus will revive the Evora for a 2016 model year run, complete with up-to-spec airbags, while dealers will be held over by...
View ArticleNo Fixed Abode: The Best Press Event Ever!
If you want to truly understand how the sausage of “automotive journalism” is made, there are two articles that you absolutely must read. The first is fun: it’s by Neal Pollack and it talks about the...
View ArticleLotus Production Could Begin in China, Claims New Owner
Iconic British sportscar manufacturer Lotus may find a portion of its future production shifted to China under the ownership of its new parent company, Geely. Chinese billionaire and Geely chairman Li...
View ArticleLotus Reveals Its Most Powerful Production Model Ever, the Evora GT430
With the Evora getting on in years and Lotus Cars under new ownership thanks to China’s Geely, it’s just a matter of time before the swift little sports coupe is replaced with something fresh and...
View ArticleWhat’s Lotus Going to Look Like Under Geely’s Ownership?
There has been some gentle complaining among select individuals that Chinese ownership will somehow taint the purity of the Lotus brand — a strange accusation considering the brand was operating under...
View ArticleLotus Finally Talks Turkey on Upcoming Models – One of Which Could Suck
Lotus is an iconic automaker but, unfortunately, it hasn’t been a profitable one for years.* China’s Geely, which purchased a 51-percent stake in the brand last year, hopes to change that by investing...
View ArticleLotus Might Source Volvo’s Twincharged Engines; Esprit Successor Coming in 2020
For Lotus, life has been good under Geely. The British automaker is finally turning a profit again and now has access to more resources by way of its Chinese parent company. Presently, the brand only...
View ArticlePiston Slap: The Geographic Luxury of Bespoke Motorcar Ownership?
TTAC Commentator arach writes: Sajeev, I need some car buying advice, and I’m not like one of those lame buyers who ask if they should buy a Honda or a Toyota, so you should definitely give me your 30...
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