All Lotus articles
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ArticleExclusive: Ben Payne on the Lotus Theory 1 concept
”This is an expression of a new design language,” says Lotus VP of design Ben Payne during an exclusive tour of the new Theory 1
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NewsIn pictures: Lotus Theory 1 concept
Lotus has revealed a high-performance concept, the Theory 1, which will serve as a manifesto for future models
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ArticleBen Payne on the new Lotus Emeya
The Lotus Emeya is the brand’s third all-electric model and its first hyper GT. We caught up with VP of design Ben Payne to discuss the vision behind Emeya
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ArticleWatch: Lotus head of design Russell Carr speaks to Car Design News
Lotus head of design Russell Carr has been coming to Goodwood Festival of Speed for years. For 2023, Carr presented the limited edition Evija hypercar plus the four-pot version of the stunning Emira. Car Design News caught up with Carr on the gargantuan Lotus stand to chat motorshows, special editions and pay tribute to Peter Horbury
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ArticleIn memoriam: Peter Horbury (1950-2023)
One of the world’s best car designers, Peter Horbury, passed away last week in China, aged 73
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WebinarWatch: How will CMF shape an electric future?
Watch this premier livestream, in partnership with Ultrafabrics, where our panel will explore new ways to reshape the exterior and interior of cars.
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ArticleJP Gregory leaves Aston for Lotus
John Paul “JP” Gregory (pictured above right) has joined Lotus Tech Creative Centre (LTCC) in Coventry as head of exterior design, leaving a similar role at Aston Martin in mid-June, after only a few months
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ArticleFirst Sight: Eletre kickstarts Lotus lifestyle range
Lotus launched its first SUV – the Eletre – to the world on Tuesday 29th March 2022 in an evening event in west London, UK. Luckily, Car Design News had already been invited to a series of previews of the large luxury lifestyle EV and interviewed its key designers. What follows is our first impressions and their thoughts…
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ArticlePeter Horbury explains new Lotus design role and future product
In Peter Horbury’s first official month in his new role as head of design at Lotus – and as its new Warwickshire design studio is renamed the Lotus Tech Creative Centre (LTCC) – he candidly explained to Car Design News his hopes and dreams for the plucky British sports brand, now with major Chinese backing
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ArticleStefan Sielaff to head up Geely design; Peter Horbury moves to Lotus
Chinese car giant Geely has appointed Bentley’s former design director Stefan Sielaff as VP of global design, replacing Peter Horbury who moves to Lotus as senior VP of design
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ArticleReturn to the ICE age: Lotus launches the petrol-powered Emira
Though it speaks a design language set out by EV hypercar the Evija, Lotus’ newest effort, the Emira is a potent petrol-powered junior supercar. And the Geely-owned OEM wants to sell lots of them
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Interior MotivesInterior Motives: Lotus Evija
From the Autumn 2019 issue of Interior Motives: the design development story of the stunning new Lotus Evija electric hypercar
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ArticleShanghai 2019: Lotus reveals Type 130 hypercar plans
Famous British brand boards the mega-EV bandwagon
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Lotus Europa S
The Europa S is a new closed-roof car from Lotus that aims to offer a slightly less hardcore driving experience and image than the Elise.
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ArticleLotus Evora unveiled at 2008 British International Motor Show
The Lotus Evora was unveiled at the 2008 British International Motor Show, and was the company’s first model to be developed for global markets
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ArticleThe Lotus Elan from the Type 26 to the 2010 Paris Show concept by Peter Stevens Pt3
Bringing the Elan story up to date, from the late-80s to 2010's Paris Motor Show concept
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ArticleLotus Elan from the Type 26 to the 2010 Paris Motor Show concept by Peter Stevens Pt2
'New Elan' finally reaches production, but not before yet more internal conflict
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Lotus Elite
Of all the cars Lotus unveiled (see our separate news piece for more), the Elite feels closest to production.