Swedish Touring Car Championship

Polestar 3 electric performance SUV to be manufactured in the USA

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Swedish Touring Car Championship, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Geely, Coupés, Volvo, Polestar 1, Volvo S60

The forthcoming Polestar 3, an aerodynamic electric performance SUV, will be manufactured alongside new Volvo vehicles at the Volvo Cars production center in Ridgeville, South Carolina.

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  • The forthcoming Polestar 3, an aerodynamic electric performance SUV, will be manufactured alongside new Volvo vehicles at the Volvo Cars production center in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
  • Polestar is the independent Swedish premium electric performance car brand founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding.
  • The Polestar 2 electric performance fastback is the company's first fully electric, high volume car.
  • In the future, the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV will join the portfolio, as well as the Precept a design study vehicle released in 2020 that is slated for future production.

Polestar Cars to Open 15 New U.S. Showrooms in 2021

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Automotive industry, Swedish Touring Car Championship, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Geely, Coupés, Polestar 2, Polestar 1

MAHWAH, N.J., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Polestar, the electric performance car brand from Sweden, is expanding its retail presence across the United States with plans to open new locations in 15 cities by the end of 2021.

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  • MAHWAH, N.J., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Polestar, the electric performance car brand from Sweden, is expanding its retail presence across the United States with plans to open new locations in 15 cities by the end of 2021.
  • "With these 2021 appointments, we will accomplish that and more- especially with our free pickup and delivery servicing within 150 miles of a brick-and-mortar Polestar location."
  • Polestar is the independent Swedish premium electric performance car brand founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding.
  • Established in 2017, Polestar enjoys specific technological and engineering synergies with Volvo Cars and benefits from significant economies of scale as a result.

Polestar 2: Satnav and Voice Experiences Represent New Landmark in Automotive Infotainment, Finds Strategy Analytics

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Consumer electronics, Automotive, General Automotive, Technology, Performance & Special Interest, Software, Hardware, Volvo Cars, Motor vehicles, Swedish Touring Car Championship, Cars, Polestar, IVX, Transport

Strategy Analytics A new UX evaluation from Strategy Analytics In-Vehicle UX (IVX) group has assessed the Polestar 2 infotainment system and relevant HMI.

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  • Strategy Analytics A new UX evaluation from Strategy Analytics In-Vehicle UX (IVX) group has assessed the Polestar 2 infotainment system and relevant HMI.
  • By implementing embedded Google-powered features with minor adjustments specifically for in-car use, Polestar 2 infotainment designers have created a new landmark in automotive infotainment.
  • Comparable to the premium systems from Tesla and BMW, the Polestar 2 succeeds in a big way.
  • And it does not disappoint: the satnav and voice experiences alone make Polestar 2 extremely formidable.

Polestar Cars Drives Innovation and Awareness with Actor Oscar Isaac in New Video Series

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Given names, Names, Swedish Touring Car Championship, Polestar, Sustainable transport, Isaac, Sustainability, Oscar

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In the pursuit of accelerating sustainable mobility, Polestar, the electric performance car brand, today released a multi-episode video series featuring Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In the pursuit of accelerating sustainable mobility, Polestar, the electric performance car brand, today released a multi-episode video series featuring Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac.
  • A champion for climate justice, Isaac delves deeper into Polestar innovations which aim to improve today's society, and that of the future.
  • The video series is available to view today at www.polestar.com/us/making-anew .
  • "As the automotive world moves to electrification, important terms such as sustainability and clean energy are becoming generic slogans with diminished meaning," said Oscar Isaac.

Polestar Makes Strong Statement with Arrival in The Hamptons at The Baker House 1650

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Monday, December 28, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Volvo Cars, Swedish Touring Car Championship, Transport, Polestar, Coupés, The Hamptons

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y., Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Last week, The MJS Groupe came together with Polestar Manhattan at The Baker house 1650 for the brands' first experiential introduction into the Hamptons.

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  • EAST HAMPTON, N.Y., Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Last week, The MJS Groupe came together with Polestar Manhattan at The Baker house 1650 for the brands' first experiential introduction into the Hamptons.
  • Polestar has been redefining both design and performance standards as one of the top emerging electric vehicle and hybrid manufacturers.
  • Now they are stunning us with two glorious models: The Polestar 1 & 2.
  • Officially, Polestar Manhattan and team were onsight at the exclusive, invite-only experience held at the notable Baker House 1650 in East Hampton.

DRiV™ Expands Ride Performance Presence on new Polestar 2 Electric Performance Fastback

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Companies, Automotive industry, Motor vehicles, Swedish Touring Car Championship, Volvo Cars, Geely, Polestar, Tenneco

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Buyers of the Polestar 2 electric performance fastback will be able to select from two leading-edge ride performance technologies from DRiV: shocks and struts equipped with Monroe RideRefine RC1 frequency-dependent damping valve; and an optional performance package featuring the hlins DFV (Dual Flow Valve) adjustable dampers.

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  • LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Buyers of the Polestar 2 electric performance fastback will be able to select from two leading-edge ride performance technologies from DRiV: shocks and struts equipped with Monroe RideRefine RC1 frequency-dependent damping valve; and an optional performance package featuring the hlins DFV (Dual Flow Valve) adjustable dampers.
  • DRiV is a Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) business and leading global aftermarket and ride performance supplier.
  • The first all-electric model from the electric performance car brand of Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding, the Polestar 2 will begin production in early 2020 in Luqiao, China.
  • "This is truly a performance vehicle with unique requirements for driving agility and comfort," said Nik Endrud, group vice president and general manager, DRiV Ride Control.

Ӧhlins® Adjustable Dampers to be Offered on New Polestar 2 Electric Fastback

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Motor vehicles, Automotive industry, Swedish Touring Car Championship, Polestar, Geely, Shock absorber, Suspension, Strut

Introduced during the Geneva Motor Show, the Polestar 2 is the first all-electric model from the Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding.

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  • Introduced during the Geneva Motor Show, the Polestar 2 is the first all-electric model from the Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding.
  • Among the components included in the Polestar 2 performance package will be hlins brand dual-flow-valve adjustable front struts and rear shock absorbers.
  • These innovative dampers enable vehicle owners to tailor chassis damping and ride quality to road condition, driving style and other variables.
  • "We are excited to introduce premium hlins suspension technologies to a new audience of discerning drivers through Polestar's collaboration with hlins," said Henrik Johansson, managing director, hlins Racing, a DRiV Company.

Veoneer's JV Zenuity Reached a Milestone With Polestar 2

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Motor vehicles, Cars, Automotive industry, Swedish Touring Car Championship, Geely, Polestar, Advanced driver-assistance systems, ADAS

STOCKHOLM, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Veoneer, Inc.s (NYSE: VNE) and (SSE: VNE SDB), joint-venture for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving software, Zenuity, reached an important milestone when the all-electric luxury car Polestar 2 was revealed recently.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Veoneer, Inc.s (NYSE: VNE) and (SSE: VNE SDB), joint-venture for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving software, Zenuity, reached an important milestone when the all-electric luxury car Polestar 2 was revealed recently.
  • Early 2020, Polestar 2 will be the first car model on the market with an ADAS software system, e.g.
  • pilot assist, collision avoidance, connected safety, that has been created and adapted by Zenuity and Veoneer.
  • Polestar is the electric performancecarbrandjointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding.

Veoneer's JV Zenuity Reached a Milestone With Polestar 2

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Motor vehicles, Cars, Automotive industry, Swedish Touring Car Championship, Geely, Polestar, Advanced driver-assistance systems, ADAS

STOCKHOLM, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Veoneer, Inc.s (NYSE: VNE) and (SSE: VNE SDB), joint-venture for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving software, Zenuity, reached an important milestone when the all-electric luxury car Polestar 2 was revealed recently.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Veoneer, Inc.s (NYSE: VNE) and (SSE: VNE SDB), joint-venture for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving software, Zenuity, reached an important milestone when the all-electric luxury car Polestar 2 was revealed recently.
  • Early 2020, Polestar 2 will be the first car model on the market with an ADAS software system, e.g.
  • pilot assist, collision avoidance, connected safety, that has been created and adapted by Zenuity and Veoneer.
  • Polestar is the electric performancecarbrandjointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding.

Polestar Reveals New Polestar 2

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Motor vehicles, Cars, Automotive industry, Swedish Touring Car Championship, Polestar, Thomas Ingenlath, SMart, Electric car, Volvo S60, Polestar 1

As an electric performance brand, and through the forthcoming launch of a portfolio of fully electric cars, Polestar is determined to address the world's air quality challenges.

Key Points: 
  • As an electric performance brand, and through the forthcoming launch of a portfolio of fully electric cars, Polestar is determined to address the world's air quality challenges.
  • Polestar delivers electric performance cars that are great to own and drive," says Thomas Ingenlath, Chief Executive Officer of Polestar.
  • Polestar will answer the important question of charging Polestar 2 with a smart, convenient and extensive approach.
  • In common with all Polestar cars, Polestar 2 will only be available for ordering online.