Lotus Evora - South African Press Launch - January 2010

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Roger Becker announces his retirement from Group Lotus

Roger Becker Lotus’ Director of Vehicle Engineering is retiring from Group Lotus after a long career of 44 years.

Lotus puts horse power behind cancer charities

Lotus Cars Limited is delighted to sponsor the Bob Champion 60:60 Challenge and support both the Injured Jockeys Fund and the Bob Champion Cancer Trust in their fund raising pursuits.

F1 Driver Heikki Kovalainen Tests his first Lotus.

F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen visits the home of Lotus Cars to meet the Lotus family and choose the scheme for his personalised Lotus Evora.

Andreas Prillmann appointed as Chief Commercial Officer of Lotus Cars

Lotus continues to expand and strengthen its Senior Management team with a further appointment to announce Andreas Prillmann as Chief Commercial Officer responsible for Sales, Marketing and After-sales functions.

Paul Newsome appointed as Director of Product Engineering for Lotus Cars

A new decade begins with considerable changes at Group Lotus and CEO Dany Bahar is strengthening his executive team in order to take the Lotus brand to the next phase of its evolution and realise his ambitious plans for 2010 and beyond. 

Continued Growth for Lotus Engineering in the New Decade

Lotus Engineering starts the New Year strongly, announcing significant new contracts and welcoming a new Director of Lotus Engineering. 

Lotus Evora Cup

Lotus Evora Cup

Lotus Motorsport announces the Evora Cup race car together with an innovative European points based race series for 2010. The race car will make its first public appearance at the Autosport International racing car show in Birmingham, UK on the 14th January 2010.

The Lotus Evora is a highly acclaimed road car that incorporates many race car elements to give it incredible handling and performance. The Evora has a mid-engine layout, high-tech, super-stiff extruded and bonded aluminium chassis and double wishbone suspension all round. These elements mean that it is a relatively easy progression from the production car to a competitive race car.

Lotus Exige S Type 72

Lotus Exige S Type 72

The Lotus Exige S Type 72 celebrates the most successful F1 car of all time, the Lotus Type 72 Formula One car, which achieved 20 Grand Prix victories between 1970 and 1975.

The Hero of 2009? The Lotus Evora!

Despite a flu pandemic, the death of a pop icon and a struggling global economy, there are plenty of reasons to be positive about 2009 and much to be excited about as a new decade dawns.

F1 Driver Jarno Trulli Sits In His First Lotus

F1 driver Jarno Trulli straight from being announced as driver for Lotus F1 Racing in Malaysia made the trip to the home of Lotus at Hethel in England, visiting where Lotus history was made.

It was an exciting day, with Jarno enjoying a visit to the production facilities, meeting Lotus staff and driving the new Lotus Evora – the first Lotus he has ever driven!

Martin Brundle Visits Lotus

Martin Brundle visits Lotus to drive the award-winning Lotus Evora

Lotus Appoints New Director of Design

Group Lotus is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Donato Coco as Director of Design for Group Lotus starting 04 January 2010. In this newly created role, Donato will lead all Lotus Design activities for Lotus Cars and Lotus Engineering.

Lotus Omnivore Engine – 10% Better Fuel Economy than Current Leading Gasoline Engines

Initial phase of Omnivore development achieves 10% improvement in fuel consumption compared to stratified direct injection engines, also with ultra low emissions. The research signals a potential paradigm shift with engine ‘upsizing’ for increased fuel economy.

Lotus Evora Wins BBC Top Gear Magazine Sports Car of the Year 2009 Award

Lotus Evora Wins BBC Top Gear Magazine Sports Car of the Year 2009 Award 

The Lotus Evora was selected by Top Gear magazine and online teams as the best Sports Car of the last 12 months.

Lotus HQ and Test Track is now on Google Street View

The iconic British sports car manufacturer opens its doors for an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the site and a virtual drive around the famous Lotus Test Track.

Jacques Villeneuve visits Lotus

Jacques Villeneuve visits Lotus to drive the ‘it’ car of the year and was treated to a snapshot of Lotus’ legendary story.

Lotus Scoops EVO Car of the Year Double

Lotus Scoops EVO Car of the Year Double 

The Lotus Evora takes the title of ‘EVO Car of the Year 2009’, with the Lotus 2-Eleven winning the prestigious ‘EVO Track Car of the Year 2009’ competition.

For the ‘EVO Car of the Year 2009’ test EVO Magazine took a fleet of the world’s most desirable driving machines to the sensational roads of the Isle of Skye in Scotland, to evaluate the cars over a three day and 1000 mile test route.

Lotus appoints Director of Motorsport

Lotus appoints Director of Motorsport

Group Lotus is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudio Berro to the new role of Director of Motorsport for Lotus, reporting directly to Dany Bahar, Group Lotus CEO.

Gramus International Co., Ltd to Retail Lotus Cars in Taiwan

Gramus International Co., Ltd to Retail Lotus Cars in Taiwan

Lotus Cars Limited, the sportscar subsidiary of Group Lotus plc, announces the appointment of Gramus International Co., Ltd for the retail of Lotus cars in Taiwan.