Autoneum supplies sustainable interior and exterior components for Polestar 5 Autoneum Holding Ltd. (Autoneum) has supplied lightweight, fully recyclable polyester-based interior and exterior components for the Polestar 5 electric grand tourer, which was revealed at IAA Mobility 2025 and is available in 24 markets. Developed over five years in close collaboration with Polestar, Autoneum’s monomaterial recycled polyester and latex-free component...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Polestar secures USD 600 million loan for corporate purposes On December 16, Polestar announced that it entered into a credit agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary, as lender, of Geely Sweden Holdings AB for a subordinated term loan facility of up to USD 600 million, to be used for general corporate purposes. The final USD 300 million of the loan will be subject to lender approval, depending on Polestar’s future liquidity needs. Based on Po...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Polestar begins deliveries of Polestar 4 to customers in U.S. On December 15, Polestar announced it has begun delivering Polestar 4 to customers in the U.S. The Polestar 4 SUV coupe is now sold alongside the Polestar 2, and the Polestar 3 SUV (manufactured in Ridgeville, South Carolina). “Polestar 4 plays a pivotal role in our brand’s lineup alongside the built-in-the-U.S. Polestar 3, this now gives Polestar two unique SUV offerings now avai...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

ada, as the electric three-row crossover is built in the U.S. and subject to 25% Canadian counter-tariffs. Canada introduced retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-built vehicles this April, soon after U.S. President Trump enacted a 25% tariff on vehicles imported from Canada. The EX90 is built alongside the Polestar 3 in Ridgeville, South Carolina, and was the only model Volvo Car Canada imported from the U.S., the rest being from other countries. (multip...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

AIC-GM-Wuling; 10,824 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 9,348 units for Leapmotor; 6,617 units for Spotlight Automotive; 5,057 units for XPeng; 4,546 units for Great Wall Motor; 4,189 units for Changan Auto; 4,065 units for GAC Aion; 3,940 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 3,312 units for Polestar; 2,788 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 1,612 units for Seres Auto Hubei Branch; 1,204 units for Linktour Automotive; 1,091 units for FAW H...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

46.6% to 973 units (0.8% share). Overseas sales, including exports, decreased 2.2% at Hyundai, 0.8% at Kia, 10.4% at GM Korea and 86.4% at Renault Korea, while KGM increased 5.6%. Combined overseas sales declined 3.4% y/y to 552,138 units. Renault Korea’s overseas volume included 304 units of the Polestar 4 midsize electric SUV, now produced at its Busan plant for North America, with exports to Canada already underway. Global sales of the five ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Polestar CEO says North America strategy based on manufacturing in Korea On November 20, Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller spoke to media in Yongsan, Seoul, about many thing including the company’s strategy going forward. Lohscheller said Polestar is poised to leverage its production capacity at Renault Korea’s Busan plant as a strategic export base to North America, diversifying from its once China-heavy supply chain. “We’re focusing on E...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/22

Polestar to integrate Google Gemini into all models from Polestar 2 onward in 2026 On November 19, Polestar announced that it will integrate Google Gemini, the next-generation AI voice assistant, into all models from the Polestar 2 onward through a future Google update. As a preview of this upcoming innovation, Polestar and Google will host a guided demonstration of Gemini inside the Polestar 5 at Slush, one of Europe’s leading tech events, whi...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

sistance tech, securing a 5-star rating. Volvo EX90 performed strongly in the large SUV category, scoring 92% for adult protection, 93% for child protection, and 86% for safety assist. Euro NCAP noted that the car’s LiDAR system did not influence its safety score. A comparison with the LiDAR-free Polestar 3 showed nearly identical results, and Euro NCAP will continue monitoring the situation. Lucid Gravity and MG MGS9 PHEV were also tested, eac...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Polestar launches bi-directional charging in U.S. starting with California On November 18, Polestar announced that together with home energy company dcbel, it is launching a vehicle-to-home (V2H), blackout protection support and smart charging solution for Polestar 3 customers in the U.S., starting with California. The action represents the first step in enabling bi-directional charging to customers, ultimately making it possible to use the car a...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Polestar announces 1-for-30 reverse stock split to maintain Nasdaq listing On November 14, Sweden-based Polestar announced it would conduct a 1-for-30 reverse stock split of its American Depository Shares (ADS) as it seeks to avoid a Nasdaq delisting. The reverse split, which consolidates multiple shares into fewer, will not change the value of investors' overall holdings but can mechanically lift the share price above USD 1 to regain compliance ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/15

r Chery; 35,491 units for Tesla China; 14,138 units for IM Motors; 13,626 units for Geely; 11,127 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 9,515 units for Changan Auto; 6,565 units for Leapmotor; 5,864 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 5,061 units for Great Wall Motor; 4,999 units for XPeng; 4,781 units for Polestar; 3,129 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 3,067 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 2,822 units for Spotlight Automotive; 1,902 units for G...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

Polestar becomes first automaker to integrate Google Maps live lane guidance in Polestar 4 On November 4, Polestar announced that it will become the first automotive OEM to integrate Google Maps’ new live lane guidance feature into the driver display of its vehicles. The Polestar 4 will be the first to integrate the live lane guidance feature. Google Maps’ live lane guidance offers a new navigation experience on the 10.2-inch driver display i...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

Polestar receives Nasdaq notice for non-compliance with minimum bid price requirement On October 31, Polestar received a notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC stating that the company is not currently in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). The notice stated that the company has 180 days, or until April 29, 2026, to regain compliance by maintaining a closing bid price of at least USD 1.00 per A...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

Polestar launches Fleet Telematics to optimize EV fleet management On October 14, Polestar launched new Fleet Telematics, a new connected service aimed to manage, monitor, and optimize their electric vehicle fleets. The service delivers real-time data, actionable insights, and seamless integration, all without requiring additional hardware or installation fees. Polestar Fleet Telematics, developed with partners Echoes, Geotab, and High Mobility, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Last Polestar directly operated store in China closed According to multiple press releases dated October 13, the last Polestar directly operated store in China, which is located in Qiantan, Shanghai, was closed. Polestar is reported to be strategically adjusting the business model in China to better adapt to the diversified and rapidly changing local consumer requirements. This will neither affect Polestar’s other Chinese operations, nor the ri...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

its for Geely; 9,889 units for Changan Auto; 7,292 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 6,888 units for Leapmotor; 5,165 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 5,004 units for XPeng; 4,656 units for Spotlight Automotive; 3,635 units for Great Wall Motor; 3,577 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 2,495 units for Polestar; 2,103 units for smart; 2,037 units for GAC Aion; 1,452 units for BAW; 1,001 units for IM Motors; 843 units for FAW Hongqi; 790 units for JAC...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Polestar announces upgrades to 2026 MY Polestar 3 On October 1, Polestar announced extensive hardware upgrades for the 2026 model year of the Polestar 3. Central to the improvements is the adoption of a new 800-volt electrical architecture, enabling peak DC fast charging of up to 350-kW, being able to charge from 10% to 80% in 22 minutes, over 25% faster than before. Efficiency also increases by up to 6% (WLTP), supported by new CATL lithium-ion ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

uis Rezende, Volvo Cars’ president of the Americas, said in a statement. “By adding another model into production here, we’ll take a big step toward realizing the full potential of our local manufacturing investments and workforce.” The Ridgeville plant currently produces the Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3, and will begin production of its XC60 crossover there in late 2026. The newly designed hybrid, expected to be the next-generation XC90 lar...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

  Rivian R1T Quad Motor 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Candidates:  Acura ADX  Audi Q5  Cadillac Escalade IQ  Cadillac OPTIQ  Cadillac VISTIQ  Ford Expedition  Genesis GV70  Honda Passport  Hyundai Ioniq 9  Hyundai Palisade  Jeep Cherokee  Lucid Gravity  Nissan Leaf  Polestar 4  Subaru Forester Hybrid  Toyota 4Runner  Toyota RAV4 Hybrid  Volkswagen Tiguan  Volvo EX30 (NACTOY release on September 17, 2025) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23