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Lotus, "Iceman" Off to Strong Start at Jerez

February 08, 2012

3 Ratings | 1 Comment

Just the Facts: Kimi Räikkönen and the new Lotus E20 set the pace in early F1 testing at Jerez. Lotus F1 Team is the only team carrying the iconic Lotus brand. . .

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Lotus Faces Uncertain Future

January 19, 2012

4 Ratings | 5 Comments

Just the Facts: DRB-Hicom, the new Malaysian owner of Group Lotus, has just agreed to buy a controlling stake in the British sports car maker's corporate parent. . .

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"Dragon Tattoo" Brands Lotus Works IndyCar Team

January 16, 2012

7 Ratings | 3 Comments

Just the Facts: Lotus has named Dragon Racing its factory-supported IndyCar team. Dragon, partly owned by Jay Penske, was established in 2007. It is one. . .

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Robert Kubica's Formula 1 Return in Jeopardy After New Injury

January 13, 2012

2 Ratings | 1 Comment

Just the Facts: Lotus Renault GP confirmed on Thursday that F1 driver Robert Kubica suffered another setback after a new injury. "Robert has shown fantastic. . .

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Proton Urged To Sell Lotus

January 02, 2012

4 Ratings | 3 Comments

Just the Facts: Asian investors are urging Malaysia's state-controlled Proton to sell money-losing Group Lotus. Proton bought Lotus in 1996 and "has yet to. . .

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Lotus Is Featured Marque at 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed

December 26, 2011

6 Ratings | 1 Comment

Just the Facts: The 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed will honor Lotus on the 60th anniversary of the company's establishment. Next year is also the 30th anniversary. . .

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Lotus Unveils First Special Edition From Swizz Beatz

December 05, 2011

7 Ratings | 9 Comments

Just the Facts: Grammy-winning rapper and artist Swizz Beatz teams with Lotus on a special edition of the Evora GTE. Lotus earlier this year hired Beatz as. . .

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Hennessey Drops the Lid on 2013 Venom GT Spyder

December 01, 2011

8 Ratings | 9 Comments

Just the Facts: Hennessey plans to build only five Venoms for model year 2013 ? two of which are already spoken for. Customers get a choice of either the fixed-hardtop. . .

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Raikkonen To Return to F1 With Lotus Renault

November 29, 2011

1 Rating | 4 Comments

Just the Facts: Kimi Räikkönen, the 2007 F1 champion, will end a two-year hiatus from F1. He will drive for Lotus Renault GP in place of the injured Robert. . .

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2011 Lotus Elise Recalled

November 25, 2011

5 Ratings | 2 Comments

Just the Facts: Lotus is recalling 52 2011 Lotus Elises because of defective turn-signal lights, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.. . .

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U.S. Driver Alex Rossi To Get GP2 Ride, F1 Test Drive

November 11, 2011

1 Rating | 0 Comments

Just the Facts: Alex Rossi will get a test drive in a Team Lotus F1 car next week at Abu Dhabi. Rossi will also compete for the GP2 junior team in that season's. . .

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