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fritz:
Being absorbed by VW would probably not be a good solution, because I suspect that the Lotus "philosophy" would very quickly get watered down and then lost for all time in that constellation. Hard to see any suitable "white knights" who could ride to Lotus' rescue at the moment. It's a shame. 
If not VW (although IMO VW know where to draw the line between preserving tradition and integrating the acquired brands e.g. Lamborghini and Bentley) then only JLR could take over and preserve Lotus (their finances permitting).
Funnily enough, Jaguar Land-Rover did come to my mind as well, not just because of the "British" connection, but because JLR is currently on a roll with good export sales and probably flush with cash. Parent company Tata also appears to be doing well and is investing billions into its steel production interests in the UK.
Aston Martin and Lotus might fit together well in terms of technology (both use aluminium platforms) but AM probably has enough financial difficulties of its own, and doesn't have the "critical mass" to be seen as a long-term solution.
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