Apple previewed its next version of CarPlay yesterday at its annual developers conference known as WWDC, showcasing a new design that supports multiple screens, widgets and more. Many suspected this was a hint at what an operating system for a future Apple vehicle could look like. But for now, CarPlay remains a free software integration […]
Swedish electric vehicle (EV) company Polestar has shared plans to debut its next vehicle, set to hit markets later this year. Polestar will debut its first performance SUV, the Polestar 3, in October of 2022, according to a press release shared on Tuesday, showcasing the vehicle undisguised for the first time. As detailed in the […]
Swedish premium electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar earlier this month announced its new referral program. Through the Polestar referral program, drivers can earn rewards for person-to-person referrals. A Polestar owner can generate a personal referral code and share it with someone they know. If the other person joins the Polestar family by ordering a car […]
Electric vehicle maker Polestar, the subsidiary of Volvo (and owned by China’s Geely) said Apple CarPlay is still expected to become available in its cars this spring, according to the automaker’s original release plans. Additionally, Polestar went on to say that they are “excited to be in the final development stages” for Apple CarPlay and […]
After Hertz announced plans to purchase Tesla Model 3 units to lead electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the rental space last year, the company has shared a new partnership with a fellow EV automaker. Hertz has announced a strategic partnership with Polestar, with the rental company ordering the Polestar 2 for both its rental and […]
The long-range, single-motor variant of the Polestar 2 is set to hit U.S. markets beginning this week, according to The Verge. While it was previously only available for preorder in the U.S., the single-motor Polestar 2 can now be test driven at one of Polestar’s retail locations or it can be purchased with delivery coming […]
With Polestar set to begin production on the new Precept electric vehicle (EV), the automaker has shared a second upcoming concept, Polestar has unveiled its second concept car built on the Precept design, called the O2 electric roadster and includes a convertible roof, according to a press release shared on Wednesday. The vehicle is also […]
Polestar’s single-motor long-range variant has received its U.S. Environmental Protection Agency range rating, at 270 miles per charge (434 km), just slightly edging out the entry Tesla Model 3’s 267 miles (429 km) of range, according to Automotive News. The cheaper, single-motor Polestar 2 variant is the company’s attempt at offering a more budget-conscious option […]
According to Automotive News, Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar on Thursday announced plans to double the number of showrooms, or “Spaces,” it has in the U.S. by 2023, and up the total number of Spaces it has globally from 86 today to 150 by year’s end, 2022. Polestar said its 25 U.S. showrooms would grow […]
After announcing plans earlier this year to launch Polestar in nine new markets across the world in 2021, Polestar is sharing more about its exterior design process in a new series. On Tuesday, Geely and Volvo-owned Polestar shared a new episode from a series of design and concept videos called “From Concept to Car,” and […]
According to the Wall Street Journal, Polestar is currently working on a deal to go public by merging with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker is in advanced talks with Gores Guggenheim Inc., an SPAC that has reportedly valued the former at $21 billion USD. Polestar is a high-performance, all-electric […]
As electric vehicles (EV) popularity expands throughout the world, Polestar is expecting to expand with it, as evidenced by new plans to sell its EVs in a number of new markets. Polestar plans to launch in nine new markets by the end of this year, as the company plans to double its retail stores to […]
In a press release on Tuesday, Polestar announced the launch of its new digital key and updated app for the Polestar 2, which effectively turns the owner’s smartphone into their secure car key–just like Tesla. The upgrade came in the form of the company’s most recent over-the-air (OTA) update, and also included new integrated vehicle […]
Swedish electric vehicle (EV) company Polestar announced in a press release Thursday that it has raised $550 million (USD) in investments in its recent round of fundraising. This effectively marks the first time external investors have backed Polestar, in everything from the company’s EVs, to its brand, production capacity, financial goals, and its high-growth potential. […]
The first deliveries of the Polestar 2 began last year, and a new update from the company shows new plans to grow the Polestar 2 family into new variants. In a press release Tuesday, Polestar announced its plans to expand the Polestar 2 model to include three variants, including three separate powertrains, both dual and […]
