Lotus Carlton – history, review and specs of an icon
Lotus Carlton – history, review and specs of an icon
The 176mph Lotus Carlton was a legend in its own lifetime, but how does it stack up 30 years later?
19 Nov 2022
My Life & Cars – Gavan Kershaw, Attributes director, Lotus
My Life & Cars – Gavan Kershaw, Attributes director, Lotus
The man behind the handling of countless modern Lotuses talks about his career, his influences and his road and race car history
10 Nov 2022
2023 Lotus Eletre prices, specs and performance figures announced
2023 Lotus Eletre prices, specs and performance figures announced
The new Lotus Eletre SUV promises to be the fastest all-electric SUV on the market
25 Oct 2022
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus by Tolman Engineering 2022 review
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus by Tolman Engineering 2022 review
The Talbot Sunbeam Lotus is an early-’80s classic; reimagined by Tolman Engineering with 21st century hardware and electronics, it’s also an absolute …
30 Sep 2022
Lotus looks to the future – Hethel's plans unwrapped
Lotus looks to the future – Hethel's plans unwrapped
Electrification, ambitious plans for new models, and the formation of Lotus Advanced Performance – exciting times at Hethel
5 Sep 2022
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Radford Lotus Type 62/2 makes Goodwood FoS debut
Radford Lotus Type 62/2 makes Goodwood FoS debut
We've taken a closer look at the coachbuilt Radford Lotus Type 62/2 JPS during its first appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
23 Jun 2022
2022 Lotus Emira review – strong showing for Porsche Cayman GTS rival
2022 Lotus Emira review – strong showing for Porsche Cayman GTS rival
The first new Lotus for a generation, and the last to be petrol powered, shows great promise but needs some polish
7 Jun 2022
Lotus factory tours recommence after completion of £100m refurbishment
Lotus factory tours recommence after completion of £100m refurbishment
News comes along with the new special operations division setup within Lotus to deliver halo projects, special editions and bespoke options
24 Mar 2022
Four-cylinder Lotus Emira First Edition priced from £71,995
Four-cylinder Lotus Emira First Edition priced from £71,995
The all-new Lotus Emira is hitting roads later this year, and further details on the four-cylinder variant have now been announced
16 Mar 2022
Final Lotus Elise delivered to Elisa Artioli
Final Lotus Elise delivered to Elisa Artioli
The last Lotus Elise has rolled out of the Hethel gates and into the hands of the very person that inspired its name
4 Mar 2022
Lotus teams up with Britshvolt battery manufacturer – previews electric sports car alongside
Lotus teams up with Britshvolt battery manufacturer – previews electric sports car alongside
Lotus’s EV future is firming up, with a new collaboration that previews its first battery sports car
28 Jan 2022
Lotus M90 Elan – Dead on arrival
Lotus M90 Elan – Dead on arrival
Financial issues, the death of the company founder and a change of drivetrain ethos at a Japanese giant all played their part in the demise of this 19…
20 Jan 2022
An uncomfortable journey in a Lotus 2-Eleven – evo Archive
An uncomfortable journey in a Lotus 2-Eleven – evo Archive
What better car for taking the indirect route from the Midlands to central France than… a windscreenless Lotus?
11 Jan 2022
Lotus reveals new insight into its electric sports car platform
Lotus reveals new insight into its electric sports car platform
Innovative and flexible platform to underpin Lotus’s 2026 EV sports car
21 Sep 2021
Lotus Emira GT4 revealed ahead of 2022 race debut
Lotus Emira GT4 revealed ahead of 2022 race debut
Emira sheds weight and gains race-spec kit as it prepares to go racing
8 Sep 2021
Lotus Esprit – Dead on arrival
Lotus Esprit – Dead on arrival
Whilst Lotus’s 2010 Esprit concept never made it past the styling stage, there was a fully functioning prototype of its all-new in-house hybrid V8
19 Aug 2021
'Every empty-headed EV start-up feels compelled to build a 2000bhp hypercar'
'Every empty-headed EV start-up feels compelled to build a 2000bhp hypercar'
In a world gone power-mad, we need the next Elise more than ever, says Meaden
17 Aug 2021
Porsche 911 Carrera vs Lotus Evora GT410 – sports car showdown
Porsche 911 Carrera vs Lotus Evora GT410 – sports car showdown
These two 2+2 sports cars tread the line of thrills and everyday usability, but has the 992 compromised too much to beat the king of suppleness?
27 Mar 2021
Lotus E-R9 design study revealed
Lotus E-R9 design study revealed
Lotus design has given us a glimpse into what it wants the electric racing car of the future to be
16 Feb 2021
Lotus Elise pedals - Art of Speed
Lotus Elise pedals - Art of Speed
Inspired by the beauty of a Ducati, we explore the origins of the pedals in the Lotus Elise
9 Feb 2021
Lotus Elise and Exige to sign off with Final Edition models
Lotus Elise and Exige to sign off with Final Edition models
Lotus Elise and Exige Final Edition models to celebrate the end of one era and the beginning of another
8 Feb 2021
Lotus Elise S2 buying guide
Lotus Elise S2 buying guide
There are many versions of the S2 Elise – and they’re all brilliant. Here’s the low-down
6 Jan 2021
Lotus Evija hypercar shown undergoing tests in new film
Lotus Evija hypercar shown undergoing tests in new film
The global pandemic might have delayed proceedings, but a new video gives us our best look yet at the Lotus Evija hypercar
22 Sep 2020
The JP Zero is a 602bhp Lotus Exige-based GT2 racer
The JP Zero is a 602bhp Lotus Exige-based GT2 racer
Austrian engineering firm Jubu Performance has launched its track-oriented supercar, based on the Lotus Exige
20 Aug 2020
Lotus Esprit pop-up headlights - Art of Speed
Lotus Esprit pop-up headlights - Art of Speed
The pop-up headlight has all but vanished from today's new car market. We reflect on the charming design feature
13 Aug 2020
Lotus launches track-oriented digital dashboard for Elise and Exige
Lotus launches track-oriented digital dashboard for Elise and Exige
Lotus has revealed the all-new ‘Digital Instrument Pack’ for selected Elise and Exige models
14 Jul 2020
Lotus Exige 20th Anniversary pays homage to the original
Lotus Exige 20th Anniversary pays homage to the original
Hethel honours the original Lotus Exige Series 1 with its 20th Anniversary Exige Sport 410
23 Jun 2020
Lotus Elise S1: review, specs and buying guide
Lotus Elise S1: review, specs and buying guide
Values of the original Elise are on the move, so if you’re after one don’t hang about. Let evo’s guide help you identify your perfect Lotus lightweigh…
10 May 2020
Lotus Elise Classic Heritage Editions celebrate past Grand Prix legends
Lotus Elise Classic Heritage Editions celebrate past Grand Prix legends
Latest specials take inspiration from cars driven by Moss, Hill, Mansell and Fittipaldi
6 May 2020
Lotus Elise Cup 250 review
Lotus Elise Cup 250 review
Most focused Elise is still a fantastic road car, and its light weight and simplicity feel more relevant than ever
12 Apr 2020
Lotus Evora GT410 review – more refined but no less fun
Lotus Evora GT410 review – more refined but no less fun
Softer set-up results in the most useable modern Evora, but doesn’t sacrifice its handling abilities
14 Mar 2020
Lotus Evora GT410 revealed to rival Porsche 911 Carrera
Lotus Evora GT410 revealed to rival Porsche 911 Carrera
Sitting alongside the more focused GT410 Sport, the new Lotus GT410 aims to offer greater practicality and comfort than before
29 Jan 2020
Lotus's badge-engineered specials: from Cortina to Carlton and VX220
Lotus's badge-engineered specials: from Cortina to Carlton and VX220
Some collaborations more secretive than others, a handful of models have received backing from Lotus over the years. We've gathered the very best
19 Jan 2020
Toyota GT86 v Lotus Exige S (S2) - New v Used
Toyota GT86 v Lotus Exige S (S2) - New v Used
Each of these four-cylinder, rear-wheel-drive coupes offers plenty of driver appeal, but which gets your £30k?
25 May 2019