Lotus to Cut 550 UK Jobs as Emira Sales Collapse and £195M Loss Hits Hethel Plant

Lotus Cars faces one of its darkest chapters as Emira sales collapse 64%, triggering a £195M loss and 550 UK job cuts at the Hethel factory. Even the Eletre SUV and Emeya EV failed to offset the decline, leaving Britain’s iconic sports-car maker at a crossroads between survival and reinvention.

Caterham 310 Encore: A Final Salute to Ford Sigma Engine With Lotus Seven Philosophy

The Caterham Seven 310 Encore marks the retirement of the Ford Sigma engine in a lightweight, 25-unit homage to its Lotus Seven origins. With motorsport upgrades and pure analog charm, it’s a mechanical tribute that refuses to go quietly.

Jim Clark Gets the Last Word in Lotus’ Greatest V6 Yet

Lotus celebrates racing legend Jim Clark with a special Emira—its most focused V6 sports car yet. Limited to 60 units, this edition blends old-school spirit with modern performance in signature British Racing Green.

Now Please Take This Lotus Elise and Get Lost on a Project Safari

UK-based Get Lost Automotive has transformed the Lotus Elise S1 into a lifted, rally-inspired off-roader with zero interest in staying on tarmac. It’s real, road-legal, and built for adventure—not convention.