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FILE PHOTO: A logo of Polestar is pictured on a car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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Polestar expects delayed profitability as EV demand weakens, competition intensifies

The company has struggled to scale amid weakening EV demand and intensifying competition from legacy manufacturers.

FILE PHOTO: A worker cleans a vehicle made by Chinese automobile maker GAC at the company's display during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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Biden administration finalizes US crackdown on Chinese vehicles

Biden's administration is finalizing rules that will effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars and trucks from the U.S. market.

FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
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Nissan open to pooling on CO2 to avoid fines in Europe

Nissan considers pooling with carmakers to meet EU CO2 targets, exploring short-term options amid regulatory shifts.

FILE PHOTO: The Polestar 4 electric SUV is displayed at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Polestar raises hope as order intake rises

The company reported retail sales of 12,256, up from 11,640, and a 37% rise in order intake compared to a year earlier.

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More govt support and public exposure to EVs needed: Polestar UK boss

Polestar’s UK boss calls for more government incentives and exposure to EVs to drive sales and reduce charging concerns.

FILE PHOTO: Volvo reveals their new Volvo EX30 fully-electric small SUV vehicle during an event in Milan, Italy June 7, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo
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Volvo Cars seeks to oust Northvolt from EV battery venture

Volvo seeks Northvolt’s stake in their battery JV NOVO but needs a new partner to maintain gigafactory plans, aiming for 2026 production.

FILE PHOTO: A Polestar logo is seen at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo
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Biden proposal would ‘effectively prohibit’ sale of Polestar cars in US, automaker says

Polestar stated that a proposed Biden rule banning Chinese vehicle tech would "effectively prohibit" its sales in the US.

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Polestar Announces Date of AGM and Board Changes

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London on 7 October 2024. Full details of the AGM,...

FILE PHOTO: A logo of Polestar is pictured on a car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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EV firm Polestar taps former Stellantis finance executive as CFO

Jean-Francois Mady appointed CFO of Polestar as the EV maker faces tussle over EU tariffs and stiff competition.

FILE PHOTO: The Polestar 4 electric SUV is displayed at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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EV tariffs could hurt European companies and industry, Polestar CFO says

Polestar CFO warns EU and U.S. tariffs on China-made EVs could harm European industry, as Polestar shifts production.

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