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Polestar Automotive Holding UK Limited has filed a Registration/Proxy Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 12, 2021. The filing follows the September announcement of Polestar’s intention to list on Nasdaq in connection with its proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”) with Gores Guggenheim, Inc. (Nasdaq: GGPI, GGPIW and GGPIU). The Business Combination is expected to close in the first half of 2022. Polestar continues to deliver on its market and retail expansion plans that underpin significant growth targets over the coming years. The brand is expected to be operating in 30 markets by the…

Kia today revealed the first official images of the Kia Concept EV9, an all-electric SUV concept that embodies the company’s commitment to become a sustainable mobility solutions provider. Following the launch of EV6, the Kia Concept EV9 is an intriguing glimpse into the future direction of the all-electric SUV, combining progressive design, state-of-the-art tech, and an advanced all-electric powertrain in one pioneering package. The first visuals of the concept SUV show an ultramodern exterior design, the schematics of which hint at a contemporary recreational treatment that’s brought to the fore by an upright and capable stylistic stance. The renderings illustrate…

Since its introduction in spring 2017, the ŠKODA Karoq has contributed substantially to the Czech car maker’s success. Alongside its older sibling the Kodiaq, this compact SUV has won over numerous customers and car magazines worldwide, playing a key role in shaping the development of the ŠKODA brand in recent years. More than 500,000 units of the Karoq have rolled off the production lines since 2017. In 2020 and in the first half of 2021, it was ŠKODA’s best-selling SUV and the brand’s second most popular model overall after the Octavia. The freshened ŠKODA Karoq will make its debut in a digital media presentation…

On November 3rd, Volkswagen presents its first E-SUV coupé, the all-electric top model with premium features based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB). The new ID.5 and the sporty ID.5 GTX with dual-motor all-wheel drive inspire with expressive design, long-distance capability and the latest software generation. Volkswagen is transforming into the direction of electrification and digitalisation with the ACCELERATE! strategy. The ID.5 gives Volkswagen further impetus on its way to becoming a software-oriented mobility provider. With the third model to be launched in Europe, the all-electric ID. family moves into the popular, premium- oriented SUV coupé segment. The world…

Nissan’s new electric crossover is to take over from the Leaf from around 2025. Based on the Alliance platform CMF-EV announced by Nissan in the summer, the model will be built at the carmaker’s plant in Sunderland, according to Nissan’s European boss Guillaume Cartier. Speaking to Autocar, Cartier confirmed that the popular Nissan Leaf hatchback is to be replaced by a crossover coupé based on the joint CMF-EV platform of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, which Nissan showed the first teaser pictures for in July. Nissan expects 80% of its sales to be full EVs by 2030 and by 2025 will have electrified its entire range with either full…

The Vauxhall Corsa has been recognised as the UK’s best value car at the News UK Motor Awards. News UK’s annual motoring awards celebrate the outstanding vehicles of the last 12 months. Readers of The Sun and The Sunday Times were able to vote across a number of categories, including Value Car of the Year, which was won by the Corsa – the UK’s best-selling car so far this year. Rob Gill, Motors Editor, The Sun, said: “The Vauxhall Corsa is the standout winner of the Value Car of the Year. It is no surprise that the Corsa is the UK’s best-selling car so…

The All-New Nissan Qashqai has picked up double honours at The Motor Awards 2021, organised by News UK. The Qashqai received the prestigious overall ‘The Sun Car of the Year’ award as well as being named ‘Small SUV/Crossover of the Year’. The Sun Motors Editor Rob Gill said; “Put simply, there is no better family car. It just fits your life. The all-new Qashqai is the perfect recipe: Practical, sensibly-priced, stylish, hybrid and the posh new cabin is packed with all the technology and luxuries we love. “The cherry on top is that Qashqai is designed, engineered and built in…

The Volkswagen Group will present solutions for the efficient, sustainable, safe and convenient movement of people and goods at the ITS World Congress in Hamburg, the world’s largest industry event for intelligent transportation systems, from October 11 to 15, 2021. The focus will be on autonomous driving, the intelligent use of vehicle data and the integration of electric vehicles into the power grid. Together with its Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, MOIA, CARIAD, Elli and MAN Truck & Bus brands, the Group will provide a forum for interested parties and experts with live demonstrations of pioneering pilot projects, discussion panels, lectures and…

Toyota today confirms its upcoming all-new A-segment crossover, to be called Aygo X. The “X” in its name is pronounced “cross,” signalling an addition to Toyota’s growing crossover line-up and referencing Aygo’s signature design cue, introduced with the second generation model in 2014. Since the original Aygo was launched in 2005, the model has been Toyota’s most accessible model, appreciated by customers for its youthful and fun character. For the development of the all-new Aygo X, Toyota chose to run a full in-house project: this is the company’s first full model change to be planned, designed and produced in Europe,…

The fuel shortage is inspiring UK drivers to make the switch to electric cars according to Electrifying.com, which has seen a surge in interest on its website. As drivers clamour to fill up with petrol or diesel, the UK’s growing interest in electric cars climbed further with Electrifying.com seeing a 75% increase in searches on its website over the weekend. Google searches for electric cars also surged, showing a 300% increase during the same period*. The most popular car on its website in the last 48 hours is the new Kia EV6, according to the latest data from the electric…