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Polestar is offering steep incentives on remaining 2026 Polestar 4 inventory as the brand prepares to leave the U.S. market. Cash buyers can save up to $25,000, while lease and financing offers are also available.
Polestar will stop selling new vehicles in the US starting with the 2027 model year after failing to secure authorization under the country’s new Connected Vehicles Rule. Existing Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 inventory can still be sold.
Polestar is moving away from its minimalist, touchscreen-heavy interiors. The refreshed Polestar 3 will reportedly be the first to gain more tactile controls.
Polestar says development of the stunning 6 convertible is nearly complete, but U.S. tariffs could disrupt its launch plans and pricing.
BMW has opened order books for its first Neue Klasse model. The 2027 iX3 50 xDrive starts at $62,850 and can travel up to 434 miles on a charge.
BMW’s long-wheelbase iX3 brings more rear legroom and a noticeably richer cabin to China. The upgraded electric SUV will not reach Europe or North America.
Polestar Australia managing director Scott Maynard has delivered a sharp criticism of plug-in hybrids, calling them “the worst of both worlds.” The EV-only brand argues that many owners rarely charge their cars, while acknowledging that charging limitations still give PHEVs a role.
BMW has revised the China-bound long-wheelbase iX3 before its debut, replacing the global model’s pop-out handles with a pull-up design. The electric SUV will debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show with more than 900 kilometers of claimed CLTC range.
Polestar is preparing its biggest product push yet, with four new models due by 2028 and a broader BST performance sub-brand. The 884-hp Polestar 5 will lead the charge against Germany’s performance brands.
Polestar is stepping back from its screen-first cabin philosophy. The automaker’s design chief says future models will gain more physical buttons, knobs, personalization, and interior color choices.
Polestar is preparing a broad lineup expansion, but its striking 6 electric roadster will not arrive before 2028. New versions of the 4, 2 and 7 are coming first.
BMW has increased the starting price of the second-generation iX3 in Germany by €2,000 before customer deliveries begin. US pricing remains unofficial, with BMW targeting around $60,000.
BMW plans to spread the iX3's Neue Klasse technology across its lineup, with more than 40 new or updated models due over the next 24 months. Existing body structures will remain, but software, interfaces and driver assistance are set for major changes.
Polestar’s long-awaited 5 flagship sedan has arrived with up to 884 horsepower, 800-volt charging, and a 3.1-second 0-60 run. The company has not confirmed whether it will sell the Chinese-built EV in the US.
BMW’s new iX3 launches the Neue Klasse era with a dedicated EV platform, 400 miles of range and 800-volt charging. U.S. production begins in early 2026.
BMW is introducing the 2026 iX3 at the Munich Motor Show as the first production model on its Neue Klasse EV platform. The electric SUV targets a 400-mile range and 400-kilowatt charging capability.
BMW has offered the first official glimpse of the production iX3’s front end, including smaller illuminated kidney grilles. The electric SUV will launch the brand’s Neue Klasse era later this week.
Polestar is expanding its Arctic Circle performance collection beyond the Polestar 2. The 2, 3 and 4 versions add lifted suspension, rally equipment and winter accessories.
