Lotus

Lotus Cars is a British automotive company that was founded by engineer Colin Chapman in 1952. The company is best known for producing lightweight, high-performance sports cars and race cars.

Lotus cars are designed with a focus on agility, handling and driver involvement. They are known for their innovative engineering, including the use of advanced materials and aerodynamics to reduce weight and increase performance.

Some of the most famous Lotus cars include the Lotus Elise, which was introduced in 1996, and the Lotus Esprit, which gained fame as James Bond's car in the movie 'The Spy Who Loved Me'.

Lotus has also been involved in motorsports since its inception and has had considerable success in Formula 1 racing. The company has won seven Formula 1 constructors' championships and six drivers' championships, with drivers such as Jim Clark, Graham Hill and Ayrton Senna.

In 2017, Lotus was acquired by Chinese automotive company Geely, which led to an expansion of a model range that now includes the Emira and Emeya sports coupes and the Eletre electric SUV.