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Polestar 3 designer criticises cars shaped like a potato for the sake of aero

Polestar 3 designer criticises cars shaped like a potato for the sake of aero

He also thinks excessive ambient lighting makes a car's interior look like a mini Vegas.

By Brian Potter 21 September 2023

Polestar introduces Prime Video to in-car infotainment system

Polestar introduces Prime Video to in-car infotainment system

Polestar 2 saloon now comes with Prime Video and YouTube as native apps.

By Brian Potter 19 September 2023

Polestar Synergy electric fantasy supercar debuts at IAA Mobility

Polestar Synergy electric fantasy supercar debuts at IAA Mobility

The spectacular 1:1 scale model is a combination of three winning designs from the latest Polestar Design Contest.

By Brian Potter 04 September 2023

The new Polestar 3 & Polestar 5 prototype come to Goodwood

The new Polestar 3 & Polestar 5 prototype come to Goodwood

Polestar electrifies the Goodwood Festival of Speed with the new 3 and the latest 5 prototype.

By Brian Potter 13 July 2023

What's the difference between Polestar and Volvo?

What's the difference between Polestar and Volvo?

The brands overlap on electric power, but Polestar has an even more exclusive positioning

By Juan Felipe Munoz 08 July 2023

Polestar 2 OTA update adds YouTube integration

Polestar 2 OTA update adds YouTube integration

Version P2.9 also comes with upgrades for the Range Assist and Apple CarPlay features.

By Brian Potter 02 June 2023

Polestar CEO believes design and character are worth sacrificing range for

Polestar CEO believes design and character are worth sacrificing range for

Thomas Ingenlath reckons having a strong brand identity is crucial in the car industry.

By Brian Potter 16 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Polestar bringing Saab plant back to life for expanded R&D

Polestar bringing Saab plant back to life for expanded R&D

The Swedish R&D centre was used for powertrain development by Saab and then by NEVs.

By Jacob Oliva 23 April 2023

Here's why the Polestar 4 doesn't have a rear glass window

Here's why the Polestar 4 doesn't have a rear glass window

The crossover EV has a glass roof that extends all the way over the head of its rear passengers.

By Brian Potter 21 April 2023

Polestar 4 debuts with 536 bhp to become brand’s fastest model ever

A single-motor version powers the rear wheels with 268 bhp.

By Brian Potter 18 April 2023

2024 Polestar 4 to debut April 18 as brand's fastest production EV

Polestar will unveil its all-electric SUV coupe at the Shanghai auto show next week.

By Brian Potter 11 April 2023

Polestar 2 BST Edition 230 debuts as a more stylish take on BST 270

Polestar 2 BST Edition 230 debuts as a more stylish take on BST 270

It features the same powertrain and chassis as the BST edition 270 but focuses more on design details.

By Brian Potter 22 March 2023

Upgraded Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 teased ahead of March 21 debut

Upgraded Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 teased ahead of March 21 debut

We expect performance improvements after the regular model's 2024 enhancement.

By Anthony Karr 18 March 2023

Polestar has "different aim to Tesla" and won't engage in price wars

Polestar has "different aim to Tesla" and won't engage in price wars

Volvo's subsidiary has maintained its 2023 production target of 80,000 units.

By Brian Potter 06 March 2023

Polestar 5 spied looking sleek even without production lights

Polestar 5 spied looking sleek even without production lights

It is slated to arrive sometime next year.

By Brian Potter 02 March 2023

Polestar 3 is now available with Luminar’s lidar, Polestar 5 to get it also

Polestar 3 is now available with Luminar’s lidar, Polestar 5 to get it also

Pre-orders for the lidar-equipped Polestar 3 are open, with deliveries starting in late 2024.

By Iulian Dnistran 05 February 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Polestar gets closer to its goal of making a true climate-neutral EV

Polestar gets closer to its goal of making a true climate-neutral EV

The Polestar 0 project has eight new partners, but the company’s search for carbon-neutral collaborators is far from over.

By Brian Potter 02 February 2023

Polestar 4 Tesla Model Y rival electric crossover spotted in China

Polestar 4 Tesla Model Y rival electric crossover spotted in China

The photos show a coupe-like crossover model that is expected to enter production next year.

By Andrei Nedelea 28 January 2023

2024 Polestar 2 debuts with new electric motors and battery, RWD base model

2024 Polestar 2 debuts with new electric motors and battery, RWD base model

Output goes up to 469 bhp with the Performance Package. Prices starting at £44,950.

By Brian Potter 24 January 2023

Hertz and Uber expand partnership to Europe, will deploy 25,000 EVs

Hertz and Uber expand partnership to Europe, will deploy 25,000 EVs

Uber said a wide range of suitable electric vehicles will be on offer, including the Polestar 2 and Tesla Model 3.

By Brian Potter 19 January 2023

Polestar 2 batteries power electric boat that cruises above water

Polestar 2 batteries power electric boat that cruises above water

The Candela C-8 has a projected range of 57 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 22 knots

By Brian Potter 18 January 2023

Polestar exec goes after Toyota for its anti-EV strategy

Polestar exec goes after Toyota for its anti-EV strategy

Toyota contributed less than 1% to US sales of emissions-free vehicles and has the worst supply chain for reducing emissions.

By Brian Potter 13 January 2023

Polestar opens store made entirely of snow in Arctic Circle

Polestar opens store made entirely of snow in Arctic Circle

The infrastructure took 20 days to build in below-freezing temperatures.

By Brian Potter 13 January 2023

01:22 Video games

Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Polestar, BYD To Get Nvidia Cloud Gaming Support

Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Polestar, BYD To Get Nvidia Cloud Gaming Support

GeForce Now features more than 1,500 titles, with over 1,000 games playable with a controller.

By Brian Potter 05 January 2023

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