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Polestar’s Cold-Weather EV Driving Tips Arrive Just in Time for Winter

No vehicle likes the cold, but EVs probably hate it more than all the others. As temperatures drop below the freezing point, the electrochemical processes in the high-voltage battery slow down, affecting both charging speeds and range. In addition, heating the car's cabin to a comfortable temperature requires more energy …

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2025 Polestar 3: Sleek New Electric SUV Bolsters Polestar’s Lineup4.0/5

Madrid, Spain— The long wait is almost over. The highly anticipated Polestar 3 electric luxury SUV is set to launch in Canada in the fourth quarter of 2024, with units coming from the brand’s retooled factory in South Carolina. This model, along with the upcoming Polestar 4 , will bolster …

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2025 Polestar 4: Blasting Ahead and Not Looking Back

After Volvo recently stopped funding Polestar , the former performance sub-brand turned high-end electric vehicle company needs to blaze its own trail. Coming up with a few good hits is key to grabbing a nice share of the EV market, which is full of twists and surprises as you know.

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Podcast: 2025 Ram 1500 And 2024 McLaren 750S Test Drives

On the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP gives us his driving impressions on the 2025 Ram 1500 . This capable workhorse is losing its V8 HEMI engine for 2025. Instead, buyers will have to choose between two variants of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six Hurricane engine. Of course, …

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Polestar Day: The EV Brand’s Future Looks Bright

Santa Monica, California— Polestar this week invited the media inside a hangar near Los Angeles for a closer look at its two upcoming models, the hugely important Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 crossovers. A small number of concepts were also on hand, and some of the Swedish company’s partners came …

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Podcast: 2024 Polestar 2 and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD Test Drives

On the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP gives us his driving impressions on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD High County . This capable workhorse, which is assembled in Oshawa, Ontario, has received quite a few iterations for 2024. LP underlines the truck’s incredible capabilities in terms of …

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2024 Polestar 2: The Swedish Electric Sedan Keeps Getting Better4.0/5

Denver, Colorado— In case you don’t know already, the Polestar 2 is getting a significant update for the 2024 model year. The cosmetic revisions are subtle, but when it comes to power, range and driving dynamics, watch out. The Car Guide was invited to test drive a pair of cars …

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Will the Polestar 1 Become a Collector Car?

Polestar, the young and hip Swedish car brand producing luxury electric vehicles, first made a name for itself as an independent brand of the Volvo Group with a rechargeable hybrid sports coupe, the Polestar 1 . However, it was only sold for three years, from 2020 to 2022, before the …