Tesla's cars have come an extremely long way from the original Roadster launched toward the end of the 2000s, yet this model remains a vital product for the brand, as it has helped shape it.

As the Model 3 and Model Y take the world by storm, Tesla's success can be traced back to one vehicle: the Roadster. Based on the Lotus Elise, the Roadster went live for the 2008 model year.

working on non-Lotus vehicles is not a new Lotus development. The old Vauxhall VX220 and original Tesla Roadster were both Elise-based and built (the latter’s chassis, at least) at Hethel.

While the Roadster began with a heavy influence from the Lotus Elise upon which it is roughly based, the Tesla now contains only traces of the Elise DNA as Tesla has developed its own edgy ...

The Polestar O2 Concept (pictured) will come to life as the Polestar 6 Lotus is aiming to broaden the range of vehicles produced at its production plant in Hethel, United Kingdom and include a broader ...

I n the grand scheme of car companies, Lotus isn't doing particularly well right now. Sure, a Lotus now one of the official ...

The JMEV SC01 electric sports car from China is nearing production. It will start at the equivalent of $31,500 in China and ...

Take a fascinating visual journey, placing the very first creations of iconic car manufacturers side-by-side with their most ...

The Tesla Roadster appears to be quietly disappearing after years of delay. is it ever going to be made? I may have jinxed it with Betteridge’s Law of Headlines, which suggests any headline ...

Prequalify now It only takes a few minutes and won't affect your credit. The Lotus Elise price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and ...

It was a relay that happened to malfunction, and their guy that "talked Mini" fixed it. The Lotus Elise price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage ...

Tesla originally manufactured high-priced performance luxury electric vehicles like the Tesla Roadster. The more affordable Model Y and Model 3 EVs went on to become best-selling models for Tesla ...