Check out this sporty concept. It’s called the Polestar Precept, and it’s a vision of the company’s future. The Precept has been revealed today online but a public presentation will take place at the Geneva motor show next month. The Polestar Precept is described “a clear expression of intent” in […]
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Polestar 2 offers class-leading 1500kg towing capacity
Premium Volvo brand, Polestar, has confirmed some more specs for its new Polestar 2 electric mid-sizer, including its towing and cargo-carrying capacities, ahead of its market arrival next year. The Polestar 2 was unveiled in February this year. It is, as the name suggests, the second stand-alone model from the […]
Polestar opens its first stand-alone factory in China
Polestar is now officially a stand-alone vehicle manufacturer, separate from Volvo, with its first dedicated production facility opening today in China. The Polestar Production Centre in Chengdu, China, will manufacturer vehicles for China and for global markets. Its first product is the Polestar 1. The 1 was revealed in 2017 […]
Polestar 2 debuts as suave Tesla Model 3 rival
As promised, this is the Polestar 2. It’s the Volvo sub-brand’s second car, and it’s getting ready to jump into the ring with the likes of the Tesla Model 3. Yep, things are getting serious for the Swedish marque. The Polestar 2 is described as a premium, five-door fastback, built […]
Polestar 2 previewed ahead online reveal on February 27
Volvo’s performance and electric vehicle brand Polestar has sent out another teaser of its second bespoke vehicle, creatively called the Polestar 2. In the teaser image we get a quick look at the rear end, including the thin LED taillight which looks like it’ll be single piece job running the […]
Polestar 2 previewed, gets 4-door coupe design
Volvo’s performance and electric vehicle brand, Polestar, is planning to launch its second bespoke car this year, creatively called the Polestar 2. The company has sent out a few teasers to get the excitement going. A dedicated website section for the new 2 has been set up which includes some […]
Polestar 1 testing moves to driver experience validation
Development and fine-tuning of Polestar’s first bespoke model, creatively named the Polestar 1, continues. The latest area of assessment are chassis dynamics and driver experience, following crash testing with its carbon fibre body last month. Polestar says performance is more than just acceleration. It’s also the way the car feels […]
Polestar 1 undergoes first crash tests with carbon fibre body
Polestar has performed its first run of crash tests of the upcoming Polestar 1 hybrid sports car. This is the first time Volvo has analysed the strength of a carbon fibre body under crash test conditions. Unlike steel bodies which bend and absorb energy during an impact, carbon fibre is […]