Lotus sets up base at University of Warwick

Lotus is moving its engineering headquarters and opening an advanced technology centre at the University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne Campus.

The new facility is established in partnership with WMG at the university.

Initially, 130 engineers will move in, complimenting the 500-strong engineering team at the home of Lotus Cars in Hethel, Norfolk.

Matt Windle, executive director, Engineering, Lotus Cars, said: “This is a big step forward for Lotus and our engineering consultancy. The new space, facilities and job opportunities at Wellesbourne will be in great demand as we rapidly build our portfolio of external projects.”

Phil Popham, CEO Lotus Cars, added: “Wellesbourne offers an excellent facility, with plenty of expansion potential, and will be the perfect home for our new advanced technology centre. Our engineering and R&D strategy around advanced propulsion systems is lock-in-step with the government’s vision and broader global ambitions for a low-carbon automotive future.

“We look forward to working in collaboration with government and with our new campus neighbours on this future. Having research partners at the University and WMG will bring significant benefits, as will the Midlands location, which is both very accessible and home to a rich pool of automotive talent.”