Polestar to consolidate Polestar 3 production in the USA facility On March 31, Polestar announced that it will work with Volvo Cars to improve efficiency by consolidating the production of future Polestar 3 vehicles at a single facility in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Additionally, Volvo Cars has agreed to convert approximately USD 274 million of its outstanding shareholder loan into equity in Polestar. It is also expected to undertake a further c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Polestar advances battery circularity in Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 On March 24, Polestar announced that the batteries used in its Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now contain at least 50% recycled cobalt, to reduce reliance on virgin materials, improve supply chain transparency, and promote battery circularity. Polestar works with Volvo Cars battery centres to refurbish high-voltage batteries. The Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 vehicles that need replacement...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for February 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for February 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in February 2026 Retail February retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.034 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Polestar plans to launch four new models by 2028 On February 18, Polestar announced it plans to launch four new models over the next three years. The company expects low double-digit volume growth in 2026 alongside a 30% expansion of its retail network. Polestar plans to introduce four new models by 2028. These include -  The Polestar 5, a four-door Grand Tourer with deliveries expected from summer 2026. A new variant of the Polestar 4 is sche...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for January 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for January 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in January 2026 Retail January retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.544 million units, reflecting a y/y decrease of 13.9%....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Volvo Cars considers large SUV for U.S. production At a press conference at Volvo Cars headquarters in Stockholm on January 22, CEO Hakan Samuelsson said the company is exploring the idea of adding a larger, full-size three-row SUV to its lineup to compete with the Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7 in the U.S. and China, though the concept has not yet been approved. In September  2025, the company revealed plans to begin production of its XC60 crosso...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

GlobalData blog: Brussels Motor Show 2026: Taking up the mantle from Geneva Now one of Europe’s premiere auto events after the effective demise of the Geneva International Motor Show, the 102nd edition of the Brussels Motor Show—packed with dazzling concept cars, world debuts and a record-breaking attendance—certainly lived up to the billing, firmly establishing itself as the start-of-year anchor for Europe’s automotive calendar. On the s...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

Geely Holding Group to strive for global sales volume exceeding 6.5 million vehicles by 2030 On January 22, Geely Holding Group announced key and strategic targets for 2030. By 2030, Geely Holding Group will achieve a global passenger and commercial vehicle sales volume exceeding 6.5 million units (with New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and sales from markets outside of China accounting for around 75% and over one-third, respectively) to rank among the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

Geely Holding Group achieves 2025 global sales volume of 4.116 million units, up 26% y/y On January 9, 2026, Geely Holding Group announced that in 2025, it achieved a global total sales volume of 4,116,321 units, up 26% year-over-year (y/y), growing rapidly for 5 consecutive years, breaking through the 4-million-unit mark for the first time, and setting a record high. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) accounted for 2,293,099 units (56%), up 58% y/y and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for December 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for December 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in December 2025 Retail December retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.261 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

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 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

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for November 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for November 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025 Retail November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

New vehicle sales by 5 major OEMs in South Korea decrease 6.2% in November Five Korean automakers announced domestic new vehicle sales in November. New vehicle sales in South Korea decreased by 6.2% compared to the same month in the previous year to 115,933 units. While the U.S.–Korea tariff agreement eased part of the industry’s uncertainty, the expiration of U.S. EV tax credits, limited new model launches, and weak domestic demand weighed o...

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

Euro NCAP tests 23 new models ahead of 2026 standards On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars. Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the percentage scores in each of Euro NCAP’s four safety categories. These measures...

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

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for October 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for October 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in October 2025 Retail October retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.242 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) d...

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