It seems as though everyone wants to get in on the fast-paced action that Lotus offers these days. Currently, the British automaker is owned by Proton, a state-run company in Malaysia, but recently an eager group of investors has been making bids to take Proton's controlling stake off their hands. Unfortunately, Proton is unable to make the deal without its government's approval, but as the company inches closer to separating itself from the Malaysian government, it looks more and more like this deal could go through after all.
Why would Proton want to sell Lotus? There are a number of reasons, but chief among them is money. Given Proton's investment resources, Lotus is having a hard to making a profit. Many are urging the company to sell the exotic car manufacturer to a flourishing Chinese firm, known as Shanghai Auto. The company owns another prominent British automaker, and the results more than speak for themselves.
Another big reason why many feel that Proton and Lotus should part ways has to do with the segments that each company appeals to. Proton is the largest car company in Malaysia, marketing its vehicles to the masses. Meanwhile, Lotus tends to create high-end exotic cars that are more aimed at performance enthusiasts. In other words, the two companies clash, and have been clashing in a sense since Proton bought Lotus in 1996.
Regardless of what parent company Lotus is running under, World Imports USA remains confident that they'll continue to craft some of the most exhilarating vehicles on the road today, such as the Lotus Evora and Exige. And if you need any further proof of this notion, then don't hesitate to check out the new Lotus lineup or the other used import and exotic cars that we carry here at 11650 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32246 today!
