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The Lotus Emira is supposed to be the brand’s last combustion engine car before it becomes fully electric by 2028. Now, Lotus has confirmed it will be abandoning its 100% electric by 2028 target. According to AutoCar, CEO Feng Qingfeng confirmed that Lotus will no longer stick to its initial target of selling only battery EV (BEV) models by 2028. Instead, Feng said Lotus is developing a 'Super Hybrid' technology that supports plugged-in charging at DC fast chargers. Not much is known about the L

Lotus Cars Malaysia has officially opened its flagship showroom, located at Glenmarie. The new showroom spans over 10,000 square feet, showcasing the brand's current lineup, including the Emira, Eletre, and Emeya. Designed with a modern aesthetic, the facility is said to offer an immersive experience for enthusiasts and potential buyers alike, combining cutting-edge technology with Lotus's iconic design philosophy. Dato' Sri Syed Faisal Albar, Chairman of Lotus Malaysia, expressed his enthusiasm

The Lotus Emeya is officially launched in Malaysia, with prices starting at RM 555,000 for the base variant. Like the Eletre SUV, the Emeya is imported (CBU) from Wuhan, China. The Emeya lineup includes three variants: the base Emeya, the Emeya S, and the high-performance Emeya R. Prices are as follows: Emeya - RM 555,000 Emeya S - RM 643,000 Emeya R - RM 777,000 *Prices are on-the-road excluding road tax and insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia. The base and S variants are powered by dual motors

In a rather unfortunate turn of events, the USD 2.3 million Lotus Evija X, a one-off track version of the already fast Lotus Evija BEV, crashed on its dynamic debut at the ongoing Goodwood Festival of Speed. Though it is unknown if it was due to driver or technical error, the Evija X veered off into the haybales shortly after leaving the start line on the Goodwood Hillclimb course in a dramatic fashion. Watch the video below: The Lotus Evija X represents the pinnacle of Lotus’ BEV technology, bu

When the Lotus Eletre was launched in Thailand in September 2023, it was priced at THB 5,890,000 for the Eletre S variant, and THB 6,590,000 for the higher range Eletre R. Now, distributor Wearnes Automotive has announced that prices will go up between 2% and 5%. The new price for the Eletre S is now THB 5,990,000 (up by THB 100,000), while the Eletre R is now THB 6,890,000 (up by THB 300,000). In Malaysia, distributor Lotus Karz is selling the Eletre S for RM 698,000, while the Eletre R sells f