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Lotus Plans Hyper Hybrid Tech with a Gas-Only Mode

Earlier this week, Lotus admitted it won’t go purely electric by 2028 as initially planned. The Geely brand has now shared preliminary details about how it intends to keep the gasoline engine alive. During the Q3 2024 earnings conference call, CEO Feng Qingfeng spoke highly of the so-called Hyper Hybrid…

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F1's Golden Era: Senna, Monaco, and the Roar of a Honda V-12

Among the last places on earth you’d expect to find the screaming V-12 stuff of legend, Tacoma, Washington is among them. It’s not a bad place, just an unlikely one, thousands of miles from the nearest permanent F1 circuit, sat in the long shadow of its glossier sister city.

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Rivian's CEO Thinks It Can Be Besties With Scout

Have you thought about how small the EV segment really is? Today, fewer than one in ten new vehicles sold in the U.S. are BEVs. Now start to think about what kind of buyer each EV attracts—you've got high-ranking execs picking up Porsches, glamping outdoorsy folk looking at Rivian and…

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Finally, Some Good News: Lotus Cancels Plans to Go Full EV by 2028

Back in 2021 Lotus confirmed its Emira sports car would be the last internal combustion-powered vehicle in its lineup, with the brand set to go all-electric by 2028. In a refreshing reversal, the China-owned British manufacturer says it's now axed that plan, instead turning to hybrid power for upcoming models.

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Would sir like a 3D audio KEF headrest to go with his Lotus supercar?

Because if you're buying a supercar, the least you can ask for is a binaural headrest.

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Friday favourite: The BMW M1 series that pitted F1's big beasts against rising stars

Ask Jan Lammers to name his favourite racing car, and he doesn’t plump for any of the Formula 1 machines he raced or tested - and the latter category includes the world championship-winning Lotus 79.

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The BMW M1 series that pitted F1's big beasts against rising stars

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We’ll See Jaguar’s More Upmarket, Pure Electric Face In December

As good-looking and good to drive as they are, the cars in Jaguar’s current lineup aren’t selling, and the brand has a bold plan to reinvent itself to become more relevant. The famed British marque recently stopped sales of all models in the U.K., its home market, which frankly is…

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How to be an ace engineer: Schumacher’s first F1 engineer Trevor Foster

In his lengthy motorsport career which has spanned “so many eras”, Trevor Foster has filled almost every conceivable role in racing organisations. Working his way through the ranks from a humble mechanic to becoming a race engineer, he has taken the plunge of running his own single-seater outfit, been a…

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Pocket rocket: Lotus Emira i4

CAR REVIEW: Given it’s likely to be the Norfolk-based brand’s last all-petrol sports car, Sean O’Grady climbs into the cockpit and is pleased to find this luxurious machine firmly takes its place in the great tradition

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Lotus Says 200 of Its Employees' Jobs Are 'at Risk'

Things weren’t looking great for Lotus earlier this year when it announced a net loss of $202 million in the second quarter of 2024. The company’s sales are up this year, but that’s not translating into tangible profits at home. Now, the company is preparing to lay off up to…

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Unleash the beast: Lotus Eletre R

CAR REVIEW: Who says electric cars are dull? Sean O’Grady gingerly tries the fastest electric twin-motor, all-wheel drive SUV in the world. With its striking looks and extreme performance, he’s got some thoughts...

The Independent UK

The heartbreaking history of Mexico's first F1 stars, the Rodríguez Brothers

F1 returns to Mexico at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit, where fans will gather to celebrate the modern heroes of the sport. But in the roar of engines and the cheers of the crowd, the legacy of two renowned Mexican drivers — Ricardo and Pedro Rodríguez — will echo loudest.

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The Peugeot 3008 Is The World's Cheapest EV With A 100 kWh battery

The Peugeot e-3008, with the new 98 kWh battery, is the cheapest car with a battery of this size in the world.

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This Is an Alpine SUV Because Nothing Is Sacred Anymore

Et tu, Alpine?

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Uber bets big on electric – 5 new ways it's planning to tempt you to ride its EVs

Uber announced a raft of app updates and incentives that it hopes will tempt more of its riders and drivers to adopt electric and reduce local CO2 emissions.

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This Rare Lotus Esprit Turbo Has Experimental F1 Tech. Now You Can Buy It

Lotus Engineering outfitted the car with an active suspension well ahead of its time.

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There's a More Powerful Lotus Emira, But Not for America (Yet)

Unfortunately, the Emira Turbo SE is only for a few markets for the time being.

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Renault F1 engine: The history of its power units in Formula 1

Renault has finally confirmed that it will stop its F1 engine operation with the change coming into effect for the 2026 season and beyond.

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Lotus Tells Us Why the Theory 1 Concept Is So Important

'You can't ignore [the past], because one of the most important things we have is our heritage.'

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's top British GT driver hoping to finish season on a high

A year ago, Gordie Mutch was forced to contemplate then prospect of his career being over but a chance in fortunes saw him sign for a top team and…

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The stunning Lotus Theory 1 concept car does away with buttons and relies on robotic bladders instead

Lotus has revealed the Theory 1 concept car, which previews what the company's high-performance future might look like.

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F1 drivers with the most poles at a single race but no wins

Charles Leclerc continued an unwanted record at the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix by failing to convert yet another pole position into victory around the streets of Baku.

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Friday favourite: The Italian underdog combination that caused Senna to dig deep

“I’m lost for words, I don’t know what to say,” stuttered five-time Grand Prix winner John Watson in commentary for Eurosport, watching Alex Caffi’s damaged Dallara being craned away. “I cannot believe what [Andrea] de Cesaris has done. It’s criminal.”

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When F1's top prizes were split between different teams

McLaren has just taken the lead of the Formula 1 constructors’ championship for the first time since 2014. It looks increasingly strong, but Lando Norris is still a long way behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in the drivers’ contest.

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