In January 1986, General Motors paid £22.75 million for 58% of the Lotus's shares
American giant bought the British sports car maker in 1986 and sold it just seven years later
Japanese brand's enjoyed success at the expense of British car firms
Aggressive export drive led by Datsun led to allegations of 'dumping'
Autocar has witnessed some of Skoda's most significant moments, with both founded back in 1895
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