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Lotus Cars

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 1982

    DeLorean subsidy affair

    Lotus designed the DeLorean DMC-12 chassis and became associated with investigations into the handling of United Kingdom government subsidies connected with the DeLorean Motor Company. The affair created serious legal and financial pressure for Group Lotus after Colin Chapman's death.