• New series sports car production confirmed for Hethel, UK • £100m+ investment into all-new manufacturing facilities • Further job creation to support increased volumes • End of production planned for Evora, Exige and Elise in 2021 (Hethel, UK – 25 January 2021) – A new series of sports cars is confirmed, with prototype production of the Lotus Type 131 to commence this year from our world class manufacturing facility in Hethel, Norfolk. The new manufacturing investment is part of Lotus’ Vision80 strategy, which will also see the relocation of two Lotus sub-assembly facilities into one ef ..read more

GOING. BUT NOT QUIETLY This year marks the end of an era for Lotus Cars. As we move towards an exciting future, time is being called on production of the iconic Elise and the genre-creating Exige, after 25 and 21 years. In honour of these two legendary models, we are announcing a range of five new Final Edition cars which have higher power, greater standard specification and – in true Lotus style – light weight. These cars are the ultimate versions of the Elise and Exige, and mark the pinnacle of technical development to showcase more than two decades of engineering excellence. To be built in ..read more

“THE WORLD’S MOST PREMIUM SUSTAINABLE CAR” The all-electric Lotus Evija hypercar has been recognised in the prestigious International Design Awards (IDAs), winning the ‘Product Design of the Year’ category. Established in 2007 by a group of leading international designers, visionaries and entrepreneurs as a response to a lack of pure design awards in their field, the IDAs have a truly global profile. They celebrate smart and sustainable multi-disciplinary designs, promoting outstanding creativity while uncovering emerging talent. The award was presented to Lotus after being selected by a pane ..read more

CERTIFICATE OF PROVENANCE A new Certificate of Provenance for Lotus car owners The new Lotus Certificate of Provenance is delivered in a distinctive ‘For The Drivers’ Lotus presentation box. The box contains: The Certificate of Provenance – printed on premium paper, this provides a summary of the car’s details including the VIN, paint colour and specification. The certificate also notes the date on which the car completed its production at the Hethel factory and was passed to the Lotus sales team. The Build Specification Letter – drafted using detailed vehicle information from the Lotus archiv ..read more