Polestar 1 production will begin in mid-2019, and the company will sell the 600-hp coupe in major markets around the world Polestar premiered its 1 grand touring coupe in China in late 2017 , but the automaker waited until now to show the upcoming model to Europeans at the Geneva Motor Show. Starting March 13, interested buyers in Europe will be able to pay a fully refundable €2,500 deposit to reserve the upcoming model ahead of the production beginning in mid-2019. "To date, we have received interest from over 6,000 potential customers wanting the Polestar 1 – a number which began gathering momentum from the moment the car was revealed," Thomas Ingenlath, Chief Executive Officer of Polestar, said in the company's announcement. "With our current plans to produce 500 cars per year, it’s possible that we have exceeded our production potential in these early stages." Update Polestar 1 Beautifies Pebble Beach For Its North American Debut ⠀ Polestar 1 At … [Read more...] about Take A Closer Look At The Polestar 1 At Its European Premiere
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SAIC Unveils A ‘Whale’ Of A Concept At Auto Shanghai 2021
The Roewe Jing's name literally translates to whale. These days, design trends in the automotive realm are certainly abstract. Take this particular concept crossover, which recently debuted at Auto Shanghai 2021. It boasts narrow LED lights with chunky corner lenses upfront, which we've seen before. And its swoopy overall design matches up with common crossover trends. That grille, however, is ... something. Say hello to the Jing, which Google tells us is the Chinese translation for whale . It's a product of SAIC Motor and it's destined to join the automaker's Roewe brand. This is actually a near-production concept, showcasing what's to come but the whale connection is certainly no accident. The vertical bars of the grille most decidedly resemble a whale's underside, and in case you're wondering about the traditional Chinese characters on the license plate, it's a stylized version of Jing. At least the automaker totally owns the whale connection, and as such, we suspect … [Read more...] about SAIC Unveils A ‘Whale’ Of A Concept At Auto Shanghai 2021
Buick Envision Plus SUV, Verano Pro Sedan Debut At Auto Shanghai
The bigger Envision might reach the US, but don't hold your breath for the Verano. The doors are open to media at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, and Buick is there with two new offerings. One is the Buick Verano Pro with tweaked styling and powertrain updates. The other is a stretched version of the Envision called the Envision Plus, which should be a three-row SUV. Details for both offerings are a bit slim, however, which we'll talk more about in a bit. Our attention falls first to the Verano Pro. The Verano left the US market a few years back and there's no sign it will return, but the small sedan enjoys an extended life for the Chinese market. The latest version still maintains a familiar shape on the outside though you'll find an updated face that Buick says is "airplane-inspired." Opt for the GS package and you'll get a honeycomb-shaped grille with a plethora of black trim, not to mention side skirts and "wing-like features" at the rear. Inside is … [Read more...] about Buick Envision Plus SUV, Verano Pro Sedan Debut At Auto Shanghai
Polestar Precept To Enter Production: Will Challenge Tesla Model S, Lucid Air
The gorgeous concept has received a green light after hugely positive feedback. Polestar announced today that the Precept concept model, shown earlier this year , will enter production. Vehicle development is underway in the UK and already more than 130 people are working on it. The decision has been made after the company has realized that people like it and there should be a market for such a great looking, sporty, all-electric car. Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO, said: "“‘Stunning. Spectacular. Cutting-edge. We’d like to see it on the road!’ – this is what the press wrote about Precept and the public said, ‘Wewant it’, so we decided to build it,”" The Polestar Precept will be produced in China, Polestar's home market, in an all-new manufacturing facility that is currently planned. The plant will not only be carbon neutral but also one of the most intelligent and connected automotive production facilities in the world. Polestar hints that an … [Read more...] about Polestar Precept To Enter Production: Will Challenge Tesla Model S, Lucid Air
Lincoln Zephyr Reflection Previews Sleek Styling For Future Model
The production version debuts later this year, but only for China. China remains a lucrative market for luxury sedans. Many of the world’s automakers not only offer luxury saloons in the Asian country, but they also offer China-specific models. Lincoln is no different, revealing the Zephyr Reflection at 2021 Auto Shanghai. It’s a sleek, modern concept that previews the production version that the company will debut later this year. Lincoln designed the vehicle “solely” for the Chinese market. The Zephyr Reflection sports a familiar Lincoln look, though it’s been thoroughly reworked to look wholly unique. The Lincoln badge at the front is prominent, sitting against a new grille with a starburst pattern that further accentuates the bold badge. It also sits framed between chrome strips that extend to the sleek headlights before blending into a bold body line over the front fender and down the side of the sedan. Underneath the new face is a sporty-looking bumper with big (fake?) … [Read more...] about Lincoln Zephyr Reflection Previews Sleek Styling For Future Model