Plug-in hybrid Lotus Eletre will arrive in June with 939bhp

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Lotus has introduced the plug-in hybrid version of its Eletre SUV, set to arrive in Europe this summer.
 
This vehicle is notable as it represents the Geely-owned brand’s return to using combustion engines after initially committing to an all-electric lineup.
 
Launched this week in China, the PHEV is offered as a separate model with new names: For Me in China and the more traditional Eletre X in Europe.
 
The European launch is scheduled for June, with sales starting in October. Pricing details have not been released yet; the fully electric model begins at £84,990.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Why he was the greatest of all time | A Jim Clark documentary

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This documentary celebrates Jim Clark, hailed by many as the greatest racing driver of all time. It highlights his exceptional natural talent, smooth driving style, and humble personality, contrasting with his intense dedication to winning. The video features interviews with those who knew him best, including former Lotus team members Bob Dance, Dave 'Beaky' Sims, and Derek Wild, as well as close friend and fellow racer Sir Jackie Stewart.
 
The film details Clark's journey from a cautious Scottish farmer to a full-time professional driver. It emphasizes his unique relationship with 
 
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The Most Powerful Lotus Emira Is Only For Australia

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The Lotus Emira offers pure driving excitement wrapped in an elegant design, acting as an appealing alternative to the outgoing Porsche Cayman. While it may not surpass the Cayman in every aspect, it remains more intriguing. How can it become even more attractive? By boosting its power, naturally.
 
This is precisely what Lotus’s Australian distributor has achieved with a brand-new Emira variant. Simply Sports Cars has developed a limited-run Emira to pay tribute to the legendary Mount Panorama Circuit. Named the Emira Turbo Bathurst Edition
 
 
 
 
 
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The Lotus Dilema Part 2: The Customers

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This video discusses the challenges Lotus faces with a shrinking customer base, particularly in mature markets like North America and Europe, where the sports car market is saturated. The speaker emphasizes the need for Lotus to attract new enthusiasts from growing markets like Asia, where car ownership and interest in sports cars are expanding.
 
A significant point of tension for longtime enthusiasts is the shift in manufacturing location from the UK to Asia, specifically the factory in Wuhan, China. While some fear a loss of authenticity and quality, 
 
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Lotus Dilema Part 1: The Company

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The video discusses the critical dilemma facing Lotus, a company the presenter deeply admires and wishes to see thrive. The presenter, drawing on his four decades in the automotive industry, including firsthand experience with Pontiac Fiero's shutdown due to its failure to adapt manufacturing strategy, highlights the immense financial, strategic, and cultural pressures on Lotus.
 
He explains that Lotus made an aggressive, yet ultimately misguided, move towards electric vehicles (EVs) several years ago, just as global EV adoption began to slow and consumer confidence waned. 
 
 
 

 
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Inside the 1963 Lotus 23B

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The video provides an in-depth look at the 1963 Lotus 23B, a highly sought-after lightweight sports racer. Graham Collins, an expert with connections to Carroll Shelby, highlights the car's unique features, including its oil and water running through the frame, a design choice to help dissipate heat.
 
Key takeaways from the discussion include:
 
Accessibility for Drivers: The car can be modified to accommodate drivers of various sizes, such as widening the seat by 4 inches for larger individuals.
 
 
 
 
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Lotus 26R

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The video discusses the Lotus 26R, a revolutionary racing car born from Colin Chapman's philosophy of "simplify then add lightness." Launched in 1964, it was a racing version of the Lotus Elan, designed to be incredibly lightweight with a fiberglass body, steel backbone chassis, and a Cosworth-tuned Lotus twin-cam engine producing up to 160 horsepower. Weighing barely 580 kg, it was significantly lighter than its competitors like the Jaguar E-Type and Ferrari 250 GT.
 
The 26R debuted in 1964 and quickly began to dominate GT racing, out-cornering and outperforming much more powerful and 
 
 
 
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