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Probably because they don't know themselves.

This is a nice car. But it's the worst roll out of a new model I've ever seen after decades in this hobby. And I mean since 1965. Americans won't see their cars for even MORE months to come, Lotus, for some reason, prioritized miniscule markets with low sales density, and despite so much in...

Hard to swallow.

Surprised they took a spot. I no longer go because most of it is trucks and SUVs. Saw my first NYAS at the old NY Coliseum on Columbus Circle when I was 10 years old. Barely missed a year over the decades until the market changed.

A couple have price tags on them. But if they're not NAFTA ready, they can't be sold.

I happen to be in Florida for the week, and Google being Google, the link to Lotus of Naples showed up at the top. They have FOUR Emiras for sale, which I imagine are the promo cars that were displayed.

That was as another "own goal" as Lotus prioritized minor markets when they should have been shipping to it's biggest market. Always wondered about that one. Free money.

Uh, I think a deal is a deal, and if you signed a contract to deliver a car at a named price, then you honor that price. I've been in several businesses in the course of my working life. If I tell a customer something, my word will be honored. And believe me: sometimes, I had to eat it. This...

Could be worse.....

Owner replies it was fixed the next day. Software issue prevented starting.

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Anyone we know?

I think they should be bringing in cars to SELL. When your order book is full, you don't bother with promotion

Greatest screen handle on this site. YOU sir, are a legend.

"The sensitivity of modern cars to voltage drop or full discharge is something that I think is under reported and poorly understood even among car enthusiasts" Talk to an F-type owner. Part of the ownership experience is battery management, especially since many of them are weekend cars. Seems...

I think wireless charging, as the tech stands now, is just too slow.

You're right. Any glitches and our highly vaunted automotive "journalist" corp will crucify them.

Guys, just like owning a stock, don't look at it every day or you'll drive yourself crazy. I'm sure things will work out in good time, and a regular stream of units will be produced. Doesn't excuse this current situation, and I can appreciate the frustration, but don't log on every two hours.

"Their first few years of both models were so bad that Car & Driver writers no longer recommend them." The Car &, Driver hit piece was beyond infantile and revolved around the inability of obtaining a certain replacement part. If I were FCA, I would have flown the part to the US in first class...

They needed a fair amount of reflashing in the first year (especially the QV) but to their credit, they did iron out the issues. However, they were more like annoyances, not a catastrophic failure. Cars are too complex these days.

This is surprising considering this is a proven engine design that's been in production for ages. Should be stone-ax reliable

Not that I'm presumptuous enough to tell an OEM how to run their business. But to devote precious production for promotion purposes of a car that is delayed getting into the hands of real customers seems to be misguided. Move the metal. That's the whole game

Today, you roll out a new model at Pebble or CES. The traditional auto show is dying out.

This is the funny part. "“Production rate of this model in 2022 was substantially higher than 2021."

https://www.pesmedia.com/lk-metrology-lotus-19012023 Interesting article about modern quality testing.

Speaking as an old timer, I think it's beneficial to get more aggressive as the car breaks in, say, after a few hundred miles. That doesn't mean redlining it, just gradually applying more power as part of the process.. I know it sounds weird, but I believe the break-in period sets the...

You want a narrower profile tire if you're going through snow.

I have a (partial) metal shift knob in my current car. It gets hot when I park it at the beach in the hot summer. Solution? Hang a baseball cap on the shift knob.

"It was never meant to appeal to a broad audience" Which was PRECISELY the point I originally made in my post. I wasn't making a judgment on its performance, but it's market breadth as a product. Good day.

"Trying to hard to be an Aston" And our problem is.....?

You answered your own question. 1) "Totally disagree with you on you comment about “ most people can’t live with an Evora even as a fun car." 2) "It is raw and basic and imho an incredible driving and handling car" That doesn't speak to a broad audience. Most people can't live with that even...

The problem here is most people can't live with an Evora, even as a "fun car." The Emira is far more usable and appeals to a broader audience. That said, it loses a measure of uniqueness and opens the model up to cross shopping. I like the Emira. But the same money buys you a F-type with a...

My question would be could a local Toyota dealer do routine maintenance on it?

Very nice, but this E-mail blast you received was broadcast on LinkedIn, Twitter , and probably every other social media outlet.

Actually, I've seen reports of continuing delays for some models due to supply chain issues. It seems when one issue gets buttoned up, another one comes along. And they're usually SINGLE items that prevent release to a customer. Very frustrating.

That's a great question. Most of the time, the difference is substantial.

I have a turbo blanket on my car to keep the heat in. No doubt the aftermarket will step in here, too. They actually work. They're cool to the touch even after running the engine hard in summer heat.

It appears almost all of the mid engine cars being produced share this issue. The Alfa 4C and the Corvette, to name two. Keep the brie in the glove compartment.