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Tesla Model X: One Step Closer to Competitive Electric Vehicles "Most cars are pretty blah.

Tesla Motors has introduced a prototype of the 2014 Model X crossover, its third all-electric model behind the Roadster and the Model S sedan.

Tesla Chairman and CEO Elon Musk disclosed Thursday that he's decided to hold up on a replacement roadster until the company launches its "Gen 3" electric car, a smaller, less-expensive EV for the mass market.

KUALA LUMPUR: DRB-HICOM Bhd has not yet decided on the new management line-up to steer Proton Holdings Bhd.

Evonik Industries is presenting the lightweight battery-electric Elise-E at the Car Symposium in Bochum.

LOTUS Formula One team owner Genii Capital will be interested in buying loss-making Lotus Group from Malaysian parent Proton Bhd, chairman Gerard Lopez says.

"WOT 3 Years Ago" is an occasional series that takes a look at what was making news in the automotive industry three years ago in Motor Trend's WOT blogs.

Cruising Through the News: Lotus of Austin named No. 1 in North America; Beasley Mazda partners with Harris Hill Road Lotus of Austin, the top-selling Lotus dealer in North America in 2011, was the first in the U.S. to receive the four-seat sports Lotus Evora.

The Chinese firm that General Motors stopped from investing in Saab has made an offer to buy the now-bankrupt automaker in its entirety, a move that has irked some receivers who think the company is more valuable in parts.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's former prime minister, comments on Proton Holdings Bhd after billionaire Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary's DRB-Hicom Holdings Bhd agreed to buy a controlling stake from the government.

Goodwood will be hosting an aviation show at the Festival of Speed that will be based at the festival site rather than at the airfield, which will make it much easier to visit.

More questions have been raised about the future of Norfolk-based car maker Group Lotus after its parent company Proton revealed that its new owners were running the rule over its existing business plans before unveiling what it wanted to do next.

With the ACO set to announce its entry selections for the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans later this week, programs for the coming sports car season are quickly falling into place.

The chief executive of Norfolk sports car company Lotus is thought to be looking for backers to help him buy the company from its Malaysian owners, it has been reported.

The iCare 333 is an electric vehicle for the future that is inspired by the vintage racecars from the 1930's. The three-seater comes with a premium cabin and exteriors covered in posh-looking wood-veneer panels.

Crossing classic sports car design with sustainable technology, PG launched their sexy new Lotus Elise-inspired Elektrus in Berlin, Germany.

We have good news for you if you're missing the Tesla Roadster already. German manufacturer PG has unveiled the company's new Elektrus, a Lotus-based sports EV with some very wild styling.

Most drivers are probably familiar with the Nissan 370Z sports car. But fewer are aware of an even higher performance coupe that has been in the Nissan fleet for more than three years.

Little-known Abdul Rashid, meanwhile, has been CEO of the group's Pahang outfit HICOM Automotive Manufacturers Sdn Bhd for the past few years.

Malaysia n conglomerate DRB-Hicom Berhad says it is keeping its options open about selling loss-making British sports car maker Lotus after buying its parent Proton.DRB-Hicom, which distributes and assembles Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Honda, also says it is in talks with its foreign partners on possible tie-ups to revive the national carmaker ... (more)