Lotus dealers stuck with sold Emira stock as emissions certification drags on

_LOT0108 2_i.jpg — The Lotus Emira is piling up at some of the company's 42 U.S. dealerships as the automaker awaits emissions certification from California regulators. (JAROWAN POWER)

January 24, 2024 07:48 PM

The U.S. launch of the long-awaited Lotus Emira sports car is shaping up to be a frustrating mess for the Chinese-owned British automaker.

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