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Lotus boss calls for UK government support as it commits to Norfolk plant

Sports carmaker extends lifespan of petrol-engined Emira, made in Norfolk, to continue to cater for US market

The Guardian - UK · May 12

The Lotus Emira Will Soon Have More Power And Less Weight

A new V8 supercar headlines Lotus’ “Focus 2030” business strategy announced today, but until the “Type 135” arrives in 2028, another sports car is about to break cover. The Geely-owned automaker intends to roll out an updated Emira in the coming weeks. While technical specifications remain a mystery, we do…

Motor1 · May 12

The Floodgates Open: Chinese EVs Land In Canada

Chery and Geely have started shipping EVs and PHEVs to Canada, with thousands more scheduled to land on Canada’s shores.

InsideEVs · May 11

The Smart Car Is Finally Tiny Again

The Smart brand has changed radically since 2019, when Mercedes and Geely established a 50:50 joint venture. Production now takes place exclusively in China, and all models are significantly larger and heavier than their predecessors. The company currently has a pair of SUVs and even a sedan nearly as long…

Motor1 · Apr 22

I Drove The ‘Old’ Zeekr 001. This Chinese EV Still Feels Like The Future

The Zeekr 001 is already a five-year-old car by now, and it's already received a major upgrade in China, but it’s exceptionally good, especially for the price.

InsideEVs · Apr 21

Aston Martin launches logo dispute... with its own shareholder

Which car brand will earn its wings?

Creative Bloq · Apr 21

The new wave of Chinese EV brands heading for Britain

DRIVESMART: As he prepares to visit the China Auto motor show in Beijing, Steve Fowler looks at the explosion of new car brands like Zeekr, Denza and Xiaomi and what it could mean for the UK market

The Independent UK · Apr 21

This Chinese Automaker Just Made The Most Efficient Engine Ever

China’s star in the automotive sphere is more than rising—it’s soaring to the very top. It’s enough that traditional automakers are getting concerned about the technological and production advantage they have. So, surely, news of Geely making a nearly 50 percent efficient powertrain will deepen that concern.

Motor1 · Apr 16

'The Worst Of Both Worlds:' Polestar Slams Plug-In Hybrids

People are spoiled for choice when shopping for a new car. Gasoline, diesel, mild hybrid, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery EVs, and even fuel-cell hydrogen vehicles all make up today’s vastly diverse automotive universe. However, one automaker has put all its eggs in the electric basket and no longer considers…

Motor1 · Apr 16

Car charges near full in under 9-minutes in real world tests

A car charging in under 9 minutes isn't just battery research, it's real world car company testing

T3 · Apr 11