Lotus announces a dedicated and specialist advanced technology centre, which will also be home to a new headquarters for the company's engineering consultancy.

Located on the University of Warwick's Wellesbourne Campus, the new facility is established in partnership with WMG at the University of Warwick.

WMG, formerly known as Warwick Manufacturing Group, is an international leader in successful collaboration between academic research, teaching, training, and industry. The substantial facility consists of offices, workshops and laboratory space, with ample opportunity for expansion. Initially, 130 engineers will move in, complementing the 500-strong engineering team at the home of Lotus Cars in Hethel, Norfolk.