Lotus Emira First Edition
Business Traveler US|August 2023
“Simplify, then add lightness.” That was the motto of Lotus founder Colin Chapman
Jeremy Taylor
Lotus Emira First Edition

His philosophy earned the British brand an Indy 500 victory in the first rear-engined car on the grid, and no less than seven Formula 1 Constructors’ titles. The company has endured a turbulent history but now, under the ownership of Chinese conglomerate Geely—the name behind Volvo and Polestar—Lotus has ambitious plans for an expansion into electric cars designed for the enthusiast.

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