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

esale sales, local brands occupied a market share of 69%, up 8 percentage points y/y. Retail sales volumes of mainstream joint venture brands totaled 490,000 units, down 27% y/y. Specifically, German brands had a retail share of 18.4%, down 0.7 percentage points y/y; Japanese brands had a share of 13.4%, down 3.3 percentage points y/y; and American brands had a share of 5.3%, down 1.1 percentage points y/y. Wholesale In January, wholesale volumes...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production, sales volumes for December 2024 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for December 2024. China passenger car production and sales volumes in December 2024 Retail December retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.635 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production, sales volumes for November 2024 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for November 2024. China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2024 Retail November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.423 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10

Consumers Reports releases 2024 brand satisfaction study in U.S. On December 5, Consumers Reports released its 2024 brand satisfaction study, which takes its results from its 2024 Annual Auto Surveys that cover more than 300,000 vehicles. CR averages the data from the 2022 to 2024 model years (plus a few 2025 models). For the second straight year, EV manufacturer Rivian, with its R1S and R1T, sits at the top of the brand satisfaction list. It is ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10

Polestar begins U.S. production of Polestar 3 Long range Single motor variant On December 5, Polestar announced that it has started U.S. production of the Long range Single motor variant of its flagship SUV, the Polestar 3, at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, and it is now available for order. “With the start of production of our Long range Single motor Polestar 3 in the U.S., we will now begin to deliver this car directly to North Amer...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/06

Polestar launches Polestar 4 SUV Coupé in Dubai, UAE On November 14, Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility (AFEM), official distributor of Polestar, launched the Polestar 4 SUV coupé at the SEE Institute in Dubai, UAE. The Polestar 4 is the fastest production car the brand has ever developed, accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.8 seconds. The Long-Range Dual Motor version delivers a maximum power output of 400 kW (544 hp), while the Long-Range Sin...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

les volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for October 2024. China passenger car production and sales volumes in October 2024 Retail October retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.261 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 11.3%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 17.835 million units, up 3.2% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 210,000 units, down 7% y...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

Polestar begins deliveries of U.S.-built Polestar 3 to North American customers On November 1, Polestar announced it has delivered its first U.S.-built Polestar 3 SUVs to customers in the North American market.  Deliveries of Polestar 3 have begun around the U.S. and Canada in the past few weeks and now units manufactured in the Ridgeville, South Carolina plant have begun as well.  “From our retail partners to our employees, I’m extremely p...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/02

mes of passenger cars totaled 2.109 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 4.5%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 15.574 million units, up 2.2% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 250,000 units, down 8% y/y. Retail sales volumes of local brands totaled 1.34 million units, up 25% y/y. Local brands had a market share of 63.5% of the total, up 10.1% y/y. In terms of wholesale sales, local brands occupied ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

Polestar delivers 11,900 cars in Q3 2024 On October 11, Polestar announced it delivered approximately 11,900 cars in Q3, taking total deliveries for the first nine months of the year to 32,300 units, as compared to 41,844 units in the same 9-month period in 2023. With current market conditions and announced import duties impacting the automotive industry, Polestar expects revenue in 2024 to be similar to 2023 and to achieve a positive gross profi...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/12