The Latest Breaking News from Lotus

The 2,000-HP Lotus Evija EV Finally Hits The Road In Production Form

Lotus was supposed to start production of its electric hypercar flagship, the Evija, in 2020. Repeated setbacks postponed its launch by almost five years, but production finally began in 2024. That said, we’re not entirely sure actual customers have taken delivery of this $2.3 million quad-motor, track-honed monster. But Top…

InsideEVs · Apr 16, 2025

Lotus Restructures, Lays Off Employees Over 'Volatile' Market

Lotus on Friday announced plans to lay off up to 270 people throughout its Hethel manufacturing facility and headquarters, the BBC reports. The company cited "volatile and evolving market conditions, including the US tariffs."

Motor1 · Apr 11, 2025

Exclusive: Willow Springs Ain't Closing

About 100 miles north of Los Angeles, deep in the dustiest corner of the Mojave Desert, is an iconic ribbon of tarmac: Willow Springs International Raceway. Founded in 1953, then stewarded by the late Bill Huth from 1962 until his death in 2015, the track was home for road racers…

Motor1 · Apr 9, 2025

Formula 1’s (almost) all-American teams

For many years Formula 1 tried and failed to connect with the US audience, but all that has changed in the last decade. Burgeoning interest is now served by three grands prix on US soil and an American team on the grid – with another one about to join. Cadillac is…

Motorsport · Mar 12, 2025

Forget Tesla, this is the best-looking electric sports car we've ever clapped eyes on

New British car manufacturer Longbow thumbs its nose at Tesla with an impressive EV sports car.

T3 · Mar 12, 2025

Late Tin Tops drama as club racing season begins with Silverstone CSCC meeting

Sunday dramas decided two stunning Tin Top contests in favour of Adam Brown and Andrew Marson when late lead changes looked inevitable as the Classic Sports Car Club got the circuit racing season under way on Silverstone’s International circuit.

Autosport · Mar 10, 2025

The Alpine A110 Is Dying

It's the last call for Alpine A110. Because all good things come to an end, the Renault-owned sports car brand will discontinue its mid-engine coupe in 2026. The clock is ticking as the order books will close in 12 months. The lineup receives a final update before France's Cayman rival…

Motor1 · Feb 26, 2025

This Ferrari-Powered Lotus Is My New Favorite Hillclimb Car

Hillclimb cars are the coolest. Usually, hillclimb events have no restrictions on power or aerodynamics, so builders chuck as much downforce and boost into their cars as physically possible. That results in some truly wacky machinery, like this Ferrari-powered Lotus that looks like more wing than car. 

Motor1 · Feb 23, 2025

Goodwood to celebrate 40th anniversary of Senna's maiden F1 win

The 40th anniversary of Ayrton Senna's first Formula 1 victory will be celebrated at this year's Goodwood Members' Meeting with Bruno Senna driving his uncle's winning Lotus.

Autosport · Feb 19, 2025

Watch a Can-Am UTV Race a Trophy Truck Across the Desert, and Win

The great Lotus designer Colin Chapman once remarked, "Adding power makes you faster on the straights. Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere. Simplify, then add lightness." 

RideApart · Feb 18, 2025