Lotus GP3 Team Claims 3rd Consecutive Championship

Lotus is not new to the racing world. Rather, racing is the spirit on which the brand and all new Lotus models, to this day, are built. However, as much of a racing veteran as Lotus may be, it's still got it. Of course, you know this if you're the lucky owner of a model from the prestigious Elise, Exige, or Evora ranges. But, the company's it factor is also underscored by…

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Lotus Debuts Exige V6 Cup R at Autosport 2013

Those of you who keep up to date with the latest Lotus news via the World Imports USA blog are probably aware of the Lotus Exige V6 Cup. This racer, based on the popular Exige model has been a fixture on the track in recent years, but now, the automaker is stepping it up a notch. How? In the form of the Exige V6 Cup R.

This upgraded racer has new aerodynamic features, plus additional…

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Lotus Wins Final 2012 Race of Champions

Michael Schumacher. Sebastian Vettel. Tom Kristensen. What do these three Formula One drivers have in common? Each suffered defeat in the 2012 Race of Champions by Lotus F1 Racing, and driver Romain Grosjean.

At World Imports USA, we must say it's a pretty big accomplishment. Why? Well, for one, the three aforementioned drivers are some of the most successful in F1 history. Secondly, it definitely solidifies Lotus on the racing scene, and is a…

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Yes, you are seeing double. Lotus introduce Exige duo at Autosport International Show

YES, YOU ARE SEEING DOUBLE. LOTUS INTRODUCE EXIGE DUO AT AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL SHOW

Stand 2550 at the Autosport International show saw Lotus fans doing a double take today, as Lotus Racing, the motorsport arm of sports car manufacturer Group Lotus Plc, unveiled two Exige Cup showstoppers. The cars, the 2013 Exige V6 Cup, the latest cup version suitable for either track or road and its new race bred sibling the Exige V6 Cup R, have had tongues wagging in interest and following today's first public debut, its appears they have hit the spot amongst the marque's enthusiast following…
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Audi takes cars that park themselves to a whole new level

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Autonomous cars
are impressive displays of in-car technology, but what exactly would the benefit of such systems be for the average driver? Audi has answered that question by showing off its Piloted Parking system for the Audi Connect at CES 2013.

Installed on this Audi A7, Piloted Parking allows a driver to drop themselves off and have the car autonomously drive away on its own and find its own parking spot. The car can then later be retrieved by "calling" it back with a specially designed smartphone app. We'd be lying if we…
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BMW Outsells Mercedes-Benz In 2012

Although Mercedes-Benz and BMW saw US sales reach record highs last year, records show that BMW did a better job than its luxury rival from Germany. BMW sales reached 347,583 vehicles, which is 13.8 percent higher compared to 2011. This figure includes sales of the Mini brand of BMW. In comparison, sales of the German luxury car manufacturer reach 305,072 vehicles, which is a 15.4 percent increase compared to the year before. Mercedes Benz sales include the Sprint commercial van and Smart car. Autodata revealed... Continue Reading »
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Volkswagen Golf Gunning for Car of the Year in Europe

With Volkswagen now producing twelve different configurations of their venerable Volkswagen Golf, there is a good chance there is a trim level that will appeal to you.  We here at World Imports USA may not have the trim level available but if you fill out our CarFinder we will definitely find it for you.  We know that a used Volkswagen Golf is a popular choice in the Jacksonville area and is one of the reasons…

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Welcome to the World of Lotus

Driving enthusiasts with a refined automotive palette likely know a lot about new Lotus sports cars. But did you know the automaker offers many venues for getting to know the brand? More than just providing stellar sports-mobiles, Lotus strives to build an active community for its followers. Prime example: the Lotus magazine.

As an on-line hub for all-things Lotus, the brand's magazine serves as a portal for images, blog posts, articles and innovative ideas…

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