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Polestar’s head of sustainability says ‘vegan interiors’ are greenwashing
Terms like ‘vegan cars’ and programs such as carbon offsetting won’t combat the problem of emissions, says Fredrika Klarén
Polestar sustainability boss wants us to enjoy driving fast cars ‘within planetary boundaries’
“We need to tap into the drive of consumers and people all over the world to progress and enjoy the thrill of being human – i.e. driving fast cars – but doing it in a sustainable way within the planetary boundaries”
VFACTS December 2022: 20 years on top for Toyota as the market breaks through the COVID years to find recovery
The results for 2022 are in and its Toyota that dominated, with the HiLux selling ute selling more units than any other vehicle since 2005
Polestar opens first Australian showroom in Melbourne’s Chadstone shopping centre
Volvo’s electric performance spinoff’s first Space will be in Melbourne’s largest shopping centre
Hertz Polestar and Tesla electric car rentals prove popular for extended test drives
International rental car giant Hertz says its increasingly electric fleet could help drive EV adoption now, and in the used market
VFACTS November 2022: HiLux back on top as SUVs outsell LCVs
Sales climb again in November with most brands experiencing growth, and SUVs proving particularly popular
Polestar 7 aims to start European production from 2027
Polestar may make electric cars in its origin country, but it’ll take at least five years
VIDEO: Polestar 6 confirmed for Australia, watch our design tour
Concept becomes reality – and we’ll get a piece of the action, albeit in four years’ time. And a lucky few have secured theirs already!
Tesla killers, part one: The new wave of must-have EVs
The newcomers that are gunning for the world’s most successful EV maker
Polestar’s sustainability boss on minerals mining and ‘animal welfare’ leather
Just like your phone and your TV, no car on the market today is completely free of carbon emissions or potential ethical issues, but Polestar says it is constantly pushing to reach zero
2024 Polestar 3 unveiled, Australian pricing confirmed – UPDATE
Polestar takes aim at Audi and BMW with its new large electric SUV, set to arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2024 from around $135,000
VFACTS September 2022: Supply boost gives car brands bumper month – with Tesla Model Y nabbing a top 10 spot
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far
2023 Polestar 3 electric SUV revealed ahead of Australian debut
Polestar reveals new images of its Polestar 3 electric sports SUV that will take on the likes of the Audi E-Tron and Porsche Cayenne.
VFACTS August 2022: Brighter skies emerge for new car sales
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far
This is every Electric Vehicle strategy, brand by brand
From Audi to Volvo: Here’s how the major manufacturers will transition into the electric age
VFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales
The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it’s not clear sailing yet
Apple CarPlay upgrade complete for Polestar and Volvo in Australia
Not only will Volvo and Polestar owners finally get CarPlay this month, but both marques will offer the next generation when it launches next year
AutoNexus chosen to prep and deliver Polestar cars in Australia
The fulfilment company also takes care of other car companies’ needs locally
EVs that qualify for incentives in Australia 2022
Despite five states now offering a subsidy/rebate for electric vehicles, not many models actually qualify
VFACTS June 2022: New-car sales drop to lowest point in over a decade, Toyota remains on top
A tough June for carmakers has resulted in the lowest sales figures since 2011
Polestar goes public with listing on Nasdaq
Big things on the horizon for EV carmaker
Polestar 5 makes Goodwood debut, patent design images surface online
The all-electric GT car’s will be shown off at the prestigious event later this month
Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar 5 sedan revealed further, Polestar 4 teased
Polestar uses sales-growth press release to drip-feed another preview of its coming new models
Apple CarPlay dives deeper into car infotainment for late 2023
Chasing Google’s new tight integration with a number of carmakers, Apple has revealed plans to expand its CarPlay system further into your dash
