Lotus Showcases Emira Racing Line Edition at the New York International Auto Show
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Lotus (NASDAQ: LOT) will showcase the Emira lineup, including the new Emira Turbo SE Racing Line and Emira V6 SE, at the New York International Auto Show April 3–12, 2026. The Racing Line adds track-inspired visual and interior upgrades and is offered on both manual V6 and DCT Turbo models. Vehicles are hand-built at Lotus' Hethel, England facility.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 01 | Earnings call timing | Neutral | +1.7% | Set date and time for Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release. |
| Apr 01 | Brand/design event | Positive | +1.7% | Return to Milan Design Week with immersive design-focused Lotus installation. |
| Mar 30 | Vehicle launch | Positive | +0.9% | Official launch of For Me hyper SUV with X-Hybrid Architecture in Beijing. |
| Mar 13 | Regulatory certification | Positive | -2.6% | Eletre SUV secured UN R171.01 approval and planned HNP function rollout. |
| Mar 10 | Pre-sales launch | Positive | +0.0% | Opened China pre-sales for LOTUS For Me hyper-SUV with detailed specs. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent product and branding news has generally seen modest positive or flat next-day moves, with one regulatory/tech milestone drawing a negative reaction.
Over the past month, Lotus Technology has focused on product launches and brand positioning. The For Me hyper SUV launch on Mar 29, 2026 and China pre-sales announcement on Mar 10, 2026 were tied to high-performance hybrid architecture and premium specs, with minimal to modest positive price reactions. A UN R171 ADAS certification on Mar 13, 2026 preceded a -2.59% move. More recently, a Milan Design Week presence and an upcoming earnings date announcement both coincided with a +1.74% reaction, framing today’s auto show showcase within an ongoing branding and product visibility push.
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- Highlight Lotus’ core luxury sports car lineup with the Emira at one of North America’s premier automotive events
- The Racing Line Edition blends Lotus’ legendary engineering heritage with contemporary, track-inspired design
NEW YORK, April 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lotus Technology Inc. (“Lotus Tech” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LOT), a leading global intelligent and luxury mobility provider, today announced that the Lotus brand will be represented at the New York International Auto Show, taking place April 3-12. The brand will showcase the latest Emira models, bringing Lotus’ performance legacy to one of North America’s most prominent automotive stages.
First held in 1900, the New York International Auto Show is one of the most established and prestigious automotive events in North America. On display at this year’s show will be two premier Emira models - the Emira V6 SE and the Emira Turbo SE Racing Line, offering enthusiasts and media a closer look at some of Lotus’ most distinctive sports cars.
A pure expression of Lotus’ “For the Drivers” philosophy, the Racing Line package enhances the Emira’s striking silhouette with a series of purposeful visual upgrades. Available in yellow, red or silver, the package features a subtle lower pinstripe, color-matched mirror caps and the brake calipers, special Racing Line badges with accent details, high-gloss black wheels and black-and-silver Lotus logos. Inside, the Emira’s driver-focused cabin is elevated with matching contrast stitching and specialized matching badging.
The Racing Line option is available on both the six-speed manual Emira V6 SE and the DCT-equipped Emira Turbo SE. Lotus will exhibit an Emira Turbo SE Racing Line in Purple Haze Metallic alongside an Emira V6 in Racing Green. Both vehicles are hand-built at the historic manufacturing Lotus facility in Hethel, England, utilizing state-of-the-art production techniques that enhance quality, efficiency and performance- underscoring Lotus’ commitment to craftsmanship and driving excellence.
About Lotus Technology Inc.
Lotus Technology Inc. has operations across the UK, the EU and China. The Company is dedicated to delivering luxury lifestyle electric vehicles, with a focus on world-class R&D in next-generation automobility technologies such as electrification, digitalisation and more. For more information about Lotus Technology Inc., please visit www.group-lotus.com.
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