Lotus Reverses Plan to Shut Factory After UK Offers Fresh Support

Lotus reverses plan to shut factory after UK offers fresh support

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds to speak to carmaker after ‘everyone just panicked’

Lotus considering shifting UK production to US, BBC understands

The BBC understands the car maker is considering the move amid the introduction of US tariffs.

Lotus plans end to UK sportscar production, putting 1,300 jobs at risk

Carmaker’s Chinese owner, Geely, looking at options including shifting Emira production from Norfolk to USLotus is planning an end to production of its sportscars in the UK, in a move that would put 1,300 jobs at risk and represent a major blow to the British car industry.The carmaker’s Chinese owner, Geely, is looking at options including manufacturing its Emira sportscar in the US, and stopping production at its plant in Hethel, Norfolk, perma…