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Europeans are leaders in range extenders for hybrid cars
By value, hybrid cars are now the largest electric vehicle sector and, since they will be with us for at least fifteen more years, improving the hybrid technology is of major interest. Indeed, it will benefit the rapidly growing sectors of hybrid buses, trucks, boats and aircraft. For example, the new IDTechEx report, "Electric Buses and Taxis 2011-2021" forecasts over 91,000 hybrid electric buses being made in 2021. They will sell for up to ... [more]
Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible
Britain is the biggest convertible vehicle market in Europe, despite the notoriously unreliable weather. According to statistics from Carmony.co.uk, the Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible, ranking highest in the top 10 most searched models. Top 10 most searched for convertibles, by model are: 1. Mazda MX5 2. MG MGTF 3. BMW 3 Series 4. MINI Cooper 5. Lotus Elise 6. Volvo C70 7. BMW M3 8. Saab 9-3 9. Ferrari 360 10. ... [more]
PROTON unveils EMAS compact low-environmental-impact cars
PROTON has unveiled a series of concept global cars at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. The three concept global cars, EMAS, EMAS Country and EMAS3, signal PROTON's long-term plan to expand its footprint within the global automotive market. EMAS, which means gold in the Malay language, stands for Eco Mobility Advance Solution, and is the result of a joint collaboration between PROTON, its subsidiary Lotus, and Italian design house It... [more]
Citroen DS voted most beautiful car of all time
What’s the most beautiful car of all time? A multi-million pound Ferrari or the curvy Jaguar E-type perhaps? No, it is now officially Citroën's DS. That was the verdict when Classic & Sports Car magazine polled a jury of the world’s leading car designers to nominate the most gorgeous cars ever. The 20-strong panel ranged from Car designer of the Century Giorgetto Giugiaro – the man behind the Maserati Bora, VW Golf, Fiat Panda and Lotus Esprit... [more]
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Motor racing-F1 team owners Genii interested in buying Lotus
JEREZ, Spain, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Lotus Formula One teamowners Genii Capital would be interested in buying theloss-making Lotus Group from Malaysian parent Proton, chairmanGerard Lopez said on Monday. "It's a great, great brand," he said of the British-basedsportscar company after the presentation of the team's newRenault-engined E20 grand prix car at the Jerez circuit. "People have said that if ...
Lotus frustrated by reactive ride ban
Lotus has expressed its disappointment at the FIA's decision to ban its reactive ride system for the 2012 season - but does not believe the move will hurt its performance too much.
F1 team owners Genii interested in buying Lotus
Lotus Formula One team owners Genii Capital would be interested in buying the loss-making Lotus Group from Malaysian parent Proton, chairman Gerard Lopez said on Monday.
Lotus aiming to regain momentum
Lotus team principal Eric Boullier believes that the priority for his outfit is to get back into a "positive spiral" through its on-track performance in 2012.
Formula One team Lotus E20 presented with Raikkonen and Grosjean
Lotus F1 on Monday unveiled their new E20 with a Renault engine at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain with new driver tandem Kimi Raikkonen, the Finnish former world champion, and Frenchman Romain Grosjean hoping to push for honours this season.
Genii Capital voices interest in buying Lotus
LOTUS Formula One (F1) team owner Genii Capital will be interested in buying loss-making Lotus Group from Malaysian parent Proton Bhd, chairman Gerard Lopez says.
Genii interested in buying Lotus
JEREZ: Lotus Formula One team owners Genii Capital would be interested in buying the loss-making Lotus Group from Malaysian parent Proton, chairman Gerard Lopez said on Monday.
F1 team owner is interested in Lotus
Lotus Formula One team owner Gerard Lopez has described car manufacturer Group Lotus as a “great brand” which he would be willing to buy under the right circumstances.
Motor racing-Lotus target fourth place with Raikkonen
JEREZ, Spain, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Lotus set KimiRaikkonen a clear target on Sunday of taking the former Renaultteam to fourth place in the Formula One championship in hiscomeback season. Champions Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes allfinished above former champions Renault last year but Lotus team co-owner Gerard Lopez said beating one of them was arealistic aim. "The hopes are to have a ...
Lotus target fourth place with Raikkonen
Lotus set Kimi Raikkonen a clear target on Sunday of taking the former Renault team to fourth place in the Formula One championship in his comeback season.
