Lotus plans to cut up to 325 jobs to reduce losses

September 18, 2014 05:00 AM

LONDON -- UK sports car maker Group Lotus said it plans to cut as many as 325 jobs, a quarter of its workforce, as it seeks to reduce losses.

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