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Europeans are leaders in range extenders for hybrid cars
By value, hybrid cars are now the largest electric vehicle sector and, since they will be with us for at least fifteen more years, improving the hybrid technology is of major interest. Indeed, it will benefit the rapidly growing sectors of hybrid buses, trucks, boats and aircraft. For example, the new IDTechEx report, "Electric Buses and Taxis 2011-2021" forecasts over 91,000 hybrid electric buses being made in 2021. They will sell for up to ... [more]
Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible
Britain is the biggest convertible vehicle market in Europe, despite the notoriously unreliable weather. According to statistics from Carmony.co.uk, the Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible, ranking highest in the top 10 most searched models. Top 10 most searched for convertibles, by model are: 1. Mazda MX5 2. MG MGTF 3. BMW 3 Series 4. MINI Cooper 5. Lotus Elise 6. Volvo C70 7. BMW M3 8. Saab 9-3 9. Ferrari 360 10. ... [more]
PROTON unveils EMAS compact low-environmental-impact cars
PROTON has unveiled a series of concept global cars at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. The three concept global cars, EMAS, EMAS Country and EMAS3, signal PROTON's long-term plan to expand its footprint within the global automotive market. EMAS, which means gold in the Malay language, stands for Eco Mobility Advance Solution, and is the result of a joint collaboration between PROTON, its subsidiary Lotus, and Italian design house It... [more]
Citroen DS voted most beautiful car of all time
What’s the most beautiful car of all time? A multi-million pound Ferrari or the curvy Jaguar E-type perhaps? No, it is now officially Citroën's DS. That was the verdict when Classic & Sports Car magazine polled a jury of the world’s leading car designers to nominate the most gorgeous cars ever. The 20-strong panel ranged from Car designer of the Century Giorgetto Giugiaro – the man behind the Maserati Bora, VW Golf, Fiat Panda and Lotus Esprit... [more]
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Lotus team second in qualifying session
Nurburgring (Germany), May 18 (IANS) The Lotus Sport UK pairing of Sailesh Bolisetti and Phil Glew qualified sixth (race one) and second (race two) in the British GT4 championship, here Friday.
IndyCar team Dragon Racing sues Lotus
Dragon Racing has sued Lotus for at least $4.6 million in damages, accusing the engine manufacturer of damaging its reputation by spreading "especially outrageous" falsehoods about the IndyCar team while failing to deliver two chassis and hurting its ability to be competitive.
No concessions for Lotus
IndyCar plans to allow the Lotus cars to enter the Indianapolis 500 but promises to park them if they can't get up to speed.
Lotus drivers feeling 'unsafe' in slow IndyCars
Jean Alesi thinks his slow car is a safety hazard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Fellow Lotus driver Simona de Silvestro shares his unease.
Is Lotus Almost Out of IndyCar? Fan’s Reaction
It hasn't taken very long, but it looks very questionable whether Lotus will be able to continue racing in IndyCar. In Los Angeles, Dragon Racing's Jay Penske has filed suit against Lotus for $4.6 million in damages. The lawsuit cites breach of contract and alleges "especially outrageous" falsehoods plus, "Lotus' deceit and wrongdoing."
Rare Iconic Olav Glasius Lotus collection Up for Sale
Olav Glasius’s exclusive Lotus collection will be auctioned at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed sale.
Pit pass: IndyCar considers idea of letting Lotus keep extra boost
IndyCar officials said Friday they have not ruled out continuing to allow Lotus to have extra horsepower. The consideration is based on safety, they said. The fastest Lotus at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is still 6 mph slower than the slowest Chevrolet and 8 mph slower than the slowest Honda.
Lotus balancing Kimi's PR work
Lotus boss Eric Boullier has described Kimi Raikkonen as "a wild animal" who you have to allow to "run" wherever he wants to.
Lotus to back Jean Alesi's Indy 500 attempt
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Lotus confirmed Tuesday that it will back former Formula One driver Jean Alesi in his attempt to race in the Indianapolis 500.
Lotus Cars is not for sale, but its future is uncertain
Lotus needs a parent company in order to keep selling its unique brand of sports cars
