Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Lotus Denies Plans to Halt UK Car Production After Report
Lotus, a car company, said it won't stop making cars in the UK, despite a report saying otherwise.
The report claimed the company might close its UK plant.
The company paused production for a bit due to problems getting parts because of US tariffs.
The UK government is talking to Lotus's bosses.
Lotus has spent money on its UK factories and wants to stay there because the UK is an important market for them.
Lotus stated it has no plans to end UK production.
The Financial Times reported Lotus planned to stop UK manufacturing.
Lotus paused production from mid-May due to supply chain issues.
The UK government is engaging with Lotus and Geely executives.
Lotus has invested in its UK operations and remains committed to the country.
- Who
- Lotus, a car company, and The Financial Times
- What
- Lotus plans to continue car production in the UK.
- When
- The Financial Times report came out Friday.
- Where
- The UK
- Why
- To address a report about potential plant closure and reassure stakeholders.
Financial Times Report
Lotus's Stance
Production Plans
Financial Times Report
Lotus would stop manufacturing at its Hethel site.
Lotus's Stance
Lotus has no plans to close the factory.
- Company
- Lotus
- Parent Company
- Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.
- Location
- UK
- Reported action
- Potential plant closure
- Current Status
- Continuing normal operations