MYBUS Concept Car

The MYBUS concept car created by Portuguese designer Nuno Teixeira. The MYBUS concept car had been displayed at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show and won the “Outstanding Design Award” in the 2007 Michelin Challenge Design.

The MYBUS concept car featuring: electronic stability systems, smart cruise control, brake-by-wire, rear detection systems, smart wing mirrors, and Michelin “Twell” tires. The MYBUS concept car is a proposal for a passenger vehicle with an emphasis on safety, for both passengers, pedestrians and other road users.

To reduce the impact on the environment, and the danger of an explosion in case of an accident, the MYBUS concept car using an electrical power source for the energy.

Power for the MYBUS concept car is provided by batteries placed above the rear wheels, away from the most obvious impact zones. Each wheel has its own independent motor in order to improve safety, so that the onboard computer can determine the ideal power to supply them. The system reacts according to the road conditions and the type of driving, it also helps anticipate and react to an imminent accident situation. Great concept for MYBUS concept car.

Lotus Online Sales

Stanstead based Castle Lotus announced that will raise money for charity this Christmas through Lotus online sales by teaming up with internet shopping portal TheGivingMachine. The Lotus online sales consist of a variety of Lotus models ranging from toy and model cars to the real thing.

Ian Cunningham of Castle Lotus said, “We’re delighted to be involved in this initiative to help the wider community. Christmas is about giving and we’re happy to donate 2.25% of the price of a Lotus bought via TheGivingMachine to good causes selected by our customers.”

Press Release:
Stanstead based Castle Lotus is taking a new and innovative approach to supporting charity this Christmas by teaming up with internet shopping portal TheGivingMachine™ to sell Lotus cars online.

Internet shopping is massively popular, and never more so than at Christmas so it’s refreshing to learn that there is a way of shopping online whilst contributing to your favorite school or charity.
Institute of Fundraising members TheGivingMachine™ (TGM) tap into the multi-billion pound online retail market by providing a very special incentive to shoppers. 100 leading retailers are accessible through TGM and each time a sale is made the merchant donates money for a school or charity of the purchaser’s choice.

A variety of Lotus are available and range from toy and model cars to the real thing! Castle Lotus and the TGM have an agreement that for each Lotus purchase by a TGM shopper a donation of 2.25% will be made to charity, and with on the road prices ranging from £24,500 to £45,000, that is a sizeable contribution!

Ian Cunningham of Castle Lotus said, “We’re delighted to be involved in this initiative to help the wider community. Christmas is about giving and we’re happy to donate 2.25% of the price of a Lotus bought via TheGivingMachine to good causes selected by our customers.”

Richard Morris, co-founder of TGM bought his own Lotus Elite from the sports-car dealer in Stansted and explained, “We’re seeing a huge explosion in online shopping and luxury purchases are no exception. Selling a Lotus online is a great way to publicize TheGivingMachine and – as we operate a percentage donation system – high value products such as these could also raise a significant amount for UK charities and schools.”