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

<p>Carmaker’s Chinese owner, Geely, looking at options including shifting Emira production from Norfolk to US</p><p>Lotus 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.</p><p>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, permanently, according to a person with knowledge of the company’s thinking.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/27/lotus-uk-production-jobs-carmaker-geely-norfolk">Continue reading...</a>