What Happened To Lotus?

In selling out to Communist China and making heavy EVs, the beloved British brand has lost its soul

Lotus Theory 1. — Lotus Theory 1. Courtesy of Lotus

ROSS ANDERSON

Oct 26, 2024, 09:34 PM ET

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