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Video: Lotus at Frankfurt

Getting up close and personal with all Lotus's new models at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show

by: EVO team

14 Sep 2011

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One of the problems on Lotus's stand at Frankfurt is knowing where to start, such is the volume of new models. Henry Catchpole is your guide...

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