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.

$70 million in a blink: single buyer snaps up Mansour Ojjeh’s 20 car McLaren collection

In one of the most remarkable sales in automotive history, Mansour Ojjeh’s 20 car McLaren collection, valued at over $70 million, has been sold in a single deal to one undisclosed buyer. The transaction, managed by Tom Hartley Jnr, preserves a unique piece of McLaren heritage.

Jaguar’s 97 Percent Sales Plunge Isn’t the Full Story—but the Rebrand Fallout Is Hard to Ignore

Jaguar’s European sales dropped 97.5 percent in April 2025—but the numbers reflect more than just market rejection. A production halt, product gap, and controversial rebranding strategy all converge in a high-stakes reset for the iconic British brand.

Will Mansour Ojjeh’s McLaren F1 Break All-Time Sales Records?

A rare 20-car McLaren collection owned by the late Mansour Ojjeh is up for private sale, headlined by an ultra-low-mileage McLaren F1. Could this be the most valuable F1 ever sold?

Land Rover Brings Back Grit with Defender 110 Trophy Edition

Land Rover reintroduces its Camel Trophy spirit with the 2026 Defender 110 Trophy Edition—featuring expedition-ready upgrades, rugged styling cues, and a clear nod to the brand’s off-road legacy. A limited-run tribute built for serious terrain.

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.

What If Jaguar Had Gone All-In? ECD Builds the E-Type They Never Did

ECD Automotive’s Jaguar E-Type GTO restomod reimagines the iconic GT with V12 power, modern amenities, and hand-built craftsmanship—without losing the essence of the original.

2026 Lotus Emira V6 SE and Turbo: A Lighter, Smarter, Sharper British Coupe

Lotus refreshes the Emira for 2026 with new trims, smarter ADAS tech, chassis improvements, and sharper pricing. From the punchy V6 SE to the AMG-sourced Turbo, the Emira lineup is leaner, lighter, and more precise—without ditching its analogue soul.