Tag: Polestar

Polestar 4 Arrives In America With $54,900 Price Tag

Polestar 4 Arrives In America With $54,900 Price Tag | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The Polestar 4 will go on sale next month and arrive at dealerships late this year March 27, 2024 at 17:32 <!––> <!– –> The base model offers a 300-mile range and rear-wheel drive with 272 hp. A dual-motor option starts […]

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Lotus Shares Tumble 40% Since IPO, As Parent Geely Plans World Domination

Lotus Shares Tumble 40% Since IPO, As Parent Geely Plans World Domination | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Geely needs to raise funds as it plans to go global, but investor confidence isn’t quite there yet https://www.carscoops.com/author/sam-d-smith/ <!––> by Sam D. Smith 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Taking Lotus Tech public wasn’t the success story […]

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BMW Will Give Rivian, Telsa, Lucid Owners $1,000 To Switch EVs

BMW Will Give Rivian, Telsa, Lucid Owners $1,000 To Switch EVs | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Own a Tesla, Rivian, or an Audi EV? You could be eligible for an extra $1,000 in discounts if you get into a BMW EV March 6, 2024 at 15:45 <!––> <!– –> BMW is trying to entice drivers […]

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Polestar CEO Says EV Doubters Falling Into ‘An Incredible Trap’

Polestar CEO Says EV Doubters Falling Into ‘An Incredible Trap’ | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Where some automakers see an EV demand crisis, Polestar sees an opportunity, but is its optimism justified? 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Polestar has taken a bruising in recent months, as its performance disappointed investors, and its parent company, […]

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Polestar Gets $950 Million In Fresh Funding After Volvo Split

Polestar Gets $950 Million In Fresh Funding After Volvo Split | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The firm says the funding from 12 international banks will finance its next stage of vehicle development https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> It has only been a week since Volvo sold the majority of […]

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Volvo’s Divorce With Polestar Is Official, Geely Picks Up The Pieces

Volvo’s Divorce With Polestar Is Official, Geely Picks Up The Pieces | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Volvo is reducing its Polestar stake and will use the funds to invest in its own projects 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Volvo announced it will distribute 62.7 percent of its shares in Polestar to other shareholders, reducing […]

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Polestar x Hot Wheels Contest Wants You To Design Your Wildest Dream Machine

Polestar x Hot Wheels Contest Wants You To Design Your Wildest Dream Machine | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The winning design will spawn a 1:64 scale Hot Wheels model that will be available for purchase https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The 2024 edition of the Polestar Design Contest has […]

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Hertz Now Pauses Polestar EV Purchases Following Tesla Fleet Sell-Off

Hertz Now Pauses Polestar EV Purchases Following Tesla Fleet Sell-Off | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Rental firm has been stung by the heavy depreciation and repair costs affecting EVs https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> Still unsure whether an EV would suit your lifestyle, and not convinced a quick test […]

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EV Range Vs. The Cold: Chinese Model Slays Tesla, Toyota & VW In Winter Test

EV Range Vs. The Cold: Chinese Model Slays Tesla, Toyota & VW In Winter Test | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Out of the 23 electric cars tested in Norway, only one had a decrease of less than 6% in driving range, while the rest lost between 12 and 32% February 3, 2024 at 09:39 <!––> […]

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New Polestar 4 Heads To Australia From AU$81,500

New Polestar 4 Heads To Australia From AU$81,500 | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The flagship Polestar 4 has two electric motors producing 544 hp and can hit 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson February 1, 2024 at 20:26 <!––> <!– –> Sales of the long-awaited Polestar 4 have just started in […]

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Volvo Is Done With Polestar, Will Cease Funding And Likely Dump Stake To Geely

Volvo Is Done With Polestar, Will Cease Funding And Likely Dump Stake To Geely | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Volvo is looking to sell its shares in Polestar and focus instead in the development of its own next-gen models 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Amidst the rapidly shifting tides of the global electric vehicle […]

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Auto Industry News: Penske & Porsche Triumph, Tesla Takes $80B Hit, Cruise Faces Fresh Scrutiny

“Big” would be a short but appropriate word to describe the last week in the auto industry. Roger Penske enjoyed a momentous victory on Sunday when Felipe Nasr ended the renowned team owner’s five-decade losing streak at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Meanwhile, Tesla felt a sizeable loss as a dour earnings call sent investors […]

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Volvo And Geely May Need To Take Polestar Private Before it Collapses, Analyst Says

Volvo And Geely May Need To Take Polestar Private Before it Collapses, Analyst Says | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> While the firm is publicly traded, Geely and Volvo still own 88% of shares and 93% of the voting rights https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> One analyst believes that Geely […]

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Hertz Selling 20,000 Rental EVs, Will Replace Them With ICE Cars

Hertz Selling 20,000 Rental EVs, Will Replace Them With ICE Cars | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Car hire giant is slimming its electric lineup, which it says cost too much to fix when customers have a prang https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Hertz’s plans to buy thousands of Teslas, […]

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Nvidia’s Auto Computers To Power A Host Of New Chinese Cars

Nvidia’s Auto Computers To Power A Host Of New Chinese Cars | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Car brands including Xiaomi, Li Auto, Zeekr, and Great Wall will use the chipmaker’s computer systems https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson January 9, 2024 at 08:29 <!––> <!– –> Nvidia will grow its presence throughout the automotive industry, confirming […]

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Polestar 2 Driver’s Minor Run-In With Deer Ends In $21,000 Repair Estimate

Polestar 2 Driver’s Minor Run-In With Deer Ends In $21,000 Repair Estimate | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The bill includes over 90 hours of labor and $10,000 in parts despite appearing very minor 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Fender benders and collisions with animals on the road are unfortunate incidents that can happen at […]

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Polestar Offering Micro-Leases In The U.S. Ahead Of 3 SUV Market Launch

Polestar Offering Micro-Leases In The U.S. Ahead Of 3 SUV Market Launch | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Many consumers are hesitant to splurge on a new EV given how quickly the industry and technologies are developing https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> A growing number of companies in the U.S. […]

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‘Overwhelming’ Demand For Polestar 6 Means That More Than 500 Could Be Made

‘Overwhelming’ Demand For Polestar 6 Means That More Than 500 Could Be Made | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Polestar initially promised to make just 500 examples of its upcoming convertible EV, the 6. Demand has been so strong, that the company says it will build more if customers so wish 4 hours ago <!––> <!– […]

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Polestar Cuts 2023 EV Sales Forecast As Deliveries Slip To 13,976 Vehicles In Q3

Polestar Cuts 2023 EV Sales Forecast As Deliveries Slip To 13,976 Vehicles In Q3 | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The carmaker remains confident moving forward, noting that deliveries of the Polestar 4 will start in December https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson November 10, 2023 at 16:29 <!––> <!– –> Polestar has reduced its delivery forecast […]

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Polestar Has The Pull To Offer A Synergy-Like Supercar, Head Of Design Says

Polestar Has The Pull To Offer A Synergy-Like Supercar, Head Of Design Says | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> “I’m not saying we’d do this, but we’d like to do this,” said Polestar’s head of design 11 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Back in September, Polestar revealed the Synergy, a “fantasy supercar” that was the result […]

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America’s Polestar 4 To Be Made In South Korea From 2025

America’s Polestar 4 To Be Made In South Korea From 2025 | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The brand’s announcement comes shortly after it confirmed the first Chinese deliveries will start in December https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Production of the Polestar 4 will start in China next week but […]

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2025 Polestar 5 Revealed, Aims To Be The New Electric Benchmark With 872 HP

2025 Polestar 5 Revealed, Aims To Be The New Electric Benchmark With 872 HP | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The automaker showcased its full array of models at the event, including the wild Polestar Synergy design concept https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The long-awaited Polestar 5 has been unveiled […]

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Polestar 5 EV Prototype Set To Get 100 Miles Of Range With Five Minute Charge

Polestar 5 EV Prototype Set To Get 100 Miles Of Range With Five Minute Charge | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Extreme fast charging battery technology could make recharging EVs as quick as filling up with gas 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Lengthy recharging times are a pain point for electric vehicles, but it could […]

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Polestar 4 Is The Brand’s Greenest Vehicle To Date

Polestar 4 Is The Brand’s Greenest Vehicle To Date | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Thanks to recycled and green materials, as well as a factory that uses renewable electricity, manufacturing the Polestar 4 releases just 19.4 tonnes of CO2e, making it the greenest Polestar to date 8 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Polestar has revealed […]

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European Subsidy Probe Scrutinizes BMW, Tesla, And Renault EVs Built In China

European Subsidy Probe Scrutinizes BMW, Tesla, And Renault EVs Built In China | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Just because they have a European brand name doesn’t mean that they don’t benefit from Chinese subsidies, EU says as it looks to protect local manufacturing 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Europe is investigating whether electric vehicles […]

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Polestar 3 Completes Hot Weather Testing, Production Slated For Early 2024

Polestar 3 Completes Hot Weather Testing, Production Slated For Early 2024 | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The Polestar 3 is running several months behind schedule as production has been pushed back from mid-2023 to the first quarter of 2024 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Polestar 3 was introduced nearly a year ago, but […]

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Polestar Aims To Build Out Luxury Premium Niche Instead Of Smaller, Cheaper Cars Like Tesla

Polestar Aims To Build Out Luxury Premium Niche Instead Of Smaller, Cheaper Cars Like Tesla | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> CEO Thomas Ingenlath has a clear plan that includes adding content and value even in the face of higher pricing September 16, 2023 at 18:05 <!––> <!– –> Polestar is what Gregor Hembrough, head of […]

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2025 Polestar 5: Everything We Know About Gothenburg’s Porsche Taycan Fighter

2025 Polestar 5: Everything We Know About Gothenburg’s Porsche Taycan Fighter | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Backed by China’s Geely, Volvo affiliate Polestar is gearing up for the launch of a striking four-door electric GT in spring 2024 delivering over 870hp https://www.carscoops.com/author/josh-byrnes/ <!––> by Josh Byrnes September 10, 2023 at 10:48 <!––> <!– –> The […]

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