Volvo Cars opens EX30 pre-sales in Brazil at 2025 Interlagos Festival On June 12, it was reported that Volvo Car Brasil is showcasing two upcoming models at the Festival Interlagos 2025, including the debut of the EX30 Cross Country in a pre-sale campaign. The EX30 is expected to arrive at dealerships in September. Equipped with dual electric motors and all-wheel drive, the SUV delivers 428 hp and 543 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for May 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for May 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in May 2025 Retail May retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.932 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 13.3%...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

ng midsize core is a good guess,” Samuelsson said, giving his strongest hint yet that the new model for the U.S. plant would be the XC60 midsize crossover. The XC60 is currently built at Volvo’s plant in Torslanda, Sweden, for global markets and was the company’s bestselling model in 2024 at 230,900 vehicles, according to company figures. The plant in Ridgeville currently builds the electric EX90 and Polestar 3 SUVs, but Samuelsson previous...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Polestar 4 performance SUV coupe on sale in U.S. ahead of fall deliveries On June 3, Polestar announced that the 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the U.S. with a starting price of USD 56,400. Following the launch of Polestar 4 in other markets, Polestar 4 production for North America is planned to start in Busan, South Korea this summer, with first customer deliveries expected in the fall of 2025.  Coupled with the assembled-in-the-U.S. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Carolina because of a parts shortage. He did not disclose the affected part or say when output at the underutilized factory might resume. “We are working to resume production as quickly as possible,” Datz said. The Ridgeville plant employs more than 2,000 people and builds the electric EX90 and Polestar 3 for the U.S. and global markets, except China. It ended production of the S60 in 2024. The plant has annual capacity of about 150,000 light...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

Euro NCAP awards top safety ratings to 7 new models On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety. Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

aled 1.755 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 14.5%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 6.872 million units, up 7.9% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 170,000 units, down 18% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 1.15 million units, up 31% y/y. Domestic brands had a market share of 65.5% of the total, up 8 percentage points y/y Retail sales volumes of mainstream joint venture brands ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Polestar 3 becomes second model recalled for camera issue by U.S. NHTSA On May 7, twelve days after Polestar issued a recall for its Polestar 2 sedan, the company is issuing a similar recall for the 2025 Polestar 3. Polestar says the problem is that the rearview camera image might not come up when the vehicle is put in reverse. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the situation increases the risk of a crash ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Polestar introduces Battery State-of-Health certificates for used Polestar 2 vehicles On May 7, 2025, Polestar announced the introduction of Battery State-of-Health (BSOH) certificates for used Polestar 2 vehicles. This initiative, part of the Polestar Pre-owned programme, provides buyers with transparent information about the battery's remaining capacity, enhancing confidence in used EV purchases. Each vehicle undergoes a thorough 112-point insp...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

e cuts would affect production at the plant. The cuts were not included in the worldwide layoffs announced April 29 together with its Q1 2025 earnings, the spokesperson said. While the Ridgeville plant has capacity to produce 150,000 cars annually, it currently only builds the EX90 electric SUV and Polestar Model 3. Most of the cars it sells in the U.S. are imported from Europe. Volvo said it remained committed to creating 4,000 jobs in South Car...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Polestar 3 factory-fitted with Continental’s SportContact 7 tires On April 29, Polestar announced it is relying on Continental’s SportContact 7 as original equipment for its Polestar 3 model. The tire manufacturer has received original equipment approval in the 21-inch tire size for the electric SUV.  The SportContact 7 is a high-performance tire for high-powered sporty vehicles with electric or conventional drives. In addition to high drivi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Polestar expands retail offense in U.S. with emphasis on U.S.-built Polestar 3 On April 23, Polestar announced the opening of a new retail location, known as a Polestar Space, in San Diego, California. The opening of Polestar San Diego is part of the brand’s continued commercial expansion across the U.S., with additional Spaces set to open in the coming months and beyond. Anders Gustafsson, Head of Polestar North America, noted the importance o...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

totaled 1.940 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 14.4%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 5.127 million units, up 6.0% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 250,000 units, down 7% y/y. Retail sales volumes of local brands totaled 1.22 million units, up 31% y/y. Local brands had a market share of 62.7% of the total, up 7.7 percentage points y/y Retail sales volumes of mainstream joint venture brands t...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Euro NCAP announces safety rating of 7 SUVs On April 9, Euro NCAP announced safety ratings covering 7 SUVs based on four categories i.e. Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users, and Safety Assist. The lineup includes Polestar 3, BYD SEALION 7, Cupra Terramar, GEELY EX5, Hongqi E-HS9, JAECOO 7 (PHEV) and Audi A6. Polestar 3 earned a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, excelling in Child Occupant protection (93%). It performed well in crash test...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

Volvo vows to boost U.S. production after 25% tariffs imposed On April 3, newly reinstated Volvo Car CEO Hakan Samuelsson said that his company will have to increase the number of cars it builds at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, including the addition of another model, after U.S. President Trump raised tariffs on imported automobiles. Volvo already builds EX90 and Polestar 3 electric vehicles in Ridgeville, and “will have to look clos...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production, sales volumes for February 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for February 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in February 2025 Retail February retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.386 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

South Carolina, where it has spare capacity. “Our paint lines and everything else that we need to just put the platform in and start building a car is there,” Rowan said, noting that the change would take time but could be completed reasonably quick.  Volvo is deciding whether to export its EX30 from Europe to the U.S. or to add production in South Carolina. The current versions of the EX30 are manufactured in China. Production of the EX30 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

Polestar offers incentives to convert current Tesla owners in U.S. Polestar is seeking to convert some of Tesla’s customers with a new trade-in promotion for leases on its new Polestar 3 SUV. On its website Polestar said buyers can save up to USD 20,000 when trading in a Tesla vehicle and leasing a Polestar 3 SUV. The promotion combines the USD 5,000 Polestar Conquest Bonus, which is available for eligible customers who currently own or lease a...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Polestar 3 to feature NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin Processor in 2026 upgrade for enhanced performance On February 20, Polestar introduced nine software updates for the Polestar 3 model, with more than 30 OTA updates across its entire range since 2020. The latest update for the Polestar 3 adds features such as walk-away locking and digital key functionality, allowing smartphone users to unlock, lock, or start the car without taking the phone out of their...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Polestar introduces Apple Wallet car key support in vehicles On February 20, Polestar introduced car key integration with Apple Wallet for Polestar 3 customers through an over-the-air (OTA) software update. This feature allows drivers to unlock, lock, and start their vehicle with their iPhone out or an Apple Watch. The customers can share their car keys via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, WhatsApp, and other platforms with up to five users. The vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20