Lotus chief engineer leaves for Aston Martin after 26 years; to head development of next-gen Aston models

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Lotus chief engineer, Matt Becker, has left the company after 26 years of service for Aston Martin, as Autocar UK understands. Becker, who followed his father into Lotus more than two decades ago, will be tasked with a similar role at Aston Martin come January 5 next year.

As Gaydon’s new chief engineer, Becker will be tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the development of the next-generation Aston Martin models. Andy Palmer, the firm’s new chief, has placed Becker in charge of vehicle dynamics, NVH (noise, vibration and harshness), aerodynamics and vehicle durability.

The first of the next-gen Astons are due for an appearance in 2016 and will be powered by powerplants sourced from Mercedes-Benz. Back at Lotus, Becker’s role is understood to be taken up by Dave Marler – a 17-year veteran at Lotus Engineering – and Lotus Motorsport’s technical manager, Gavan Kershaw.

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  • lem on Dec 18, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    hahaha……..

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  • Savvy Vellu on Dec 18, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Why cabut? Salary late payment kah?

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  • ququbert on Dec 18, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    I can only wish the guy the best of luck. Not many people are as privileged to join a company like Aston.

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  • autopista on Dec 18, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    At least he had the chance to sign off Iriz in Shah Alam a few moons back…

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    • Low Budget on Dec 18, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      Local Proton engineers can now apply for the vacant position at Lotus, a chance to higher salary and to become expatriate.

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      • superman on Dec 19, 2014 at 2:51 pm

        yes maybe drb will send a pos Malaysia employee or maybe from alam flora to replace him!!!

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  • matmentol on Dec 18, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    Tak bolih cari makan proton utamakan kroni kereta banyak tak laku tersadai ditanjung malim tunggu lelong

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Dec 18, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    hire me become new lotus ceo…i sure make sure lotus become new powerhouse

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  • Sean on Dec 19, 2014 at 12:42 am

    May be Dr M asked him to focus on Proton more !!

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  • Sayang Malaysia on Jan 21, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    proton bungkus saja la..kita x perlu kereta nasional…cukup dengan Kpop Car ngan Anime Car…

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