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Polestar will no longer be allowed to sell new vehicles in the United States beginning with the 2027 model year after the Trump administration denied the Swedish electric-vehicle maker authorization under federal rules governing connected vehicle technology, according to Reuters.
The decision essentially blocks Polestar from introducing new models in the US market as Washington continues to express national security concerns over vehicles with technology tied to China.
Other automakers with Chinese ownership have sought different courses of action. Volvo Cars received authorization from the Commerce Department in May, though the automaker said it must continue demonstrating compliance across its US lineup.



Hey Polestar, just give >$1 million to Trump’s reelection campaign. Problem solved.
Musk tried to buy Trump, didn’t work so well
it actually worked too well, and he vastly beniftted from it.
What are you smoking? Musk got exactly what he wanted. Is your definition of “didn’t work so well” becoming a trillionaire?
He left the government in disgrace and didn’t get the EV preferential treatment he was hoping from the administration.
Him making money in the stock market is less about Trump helping him, but more of Trump allowing AI companies to do whatever they want, and xAI is part of that.
He killed the government investigations against FSD which would have destroyed robotaxi. He got what he wanted and much much more.
I dunno. I think he and his businesses have come out very well through government contracts, removal of investigations by several branches, and very generous tax breaks for the wealthy.
That’s actually what the unspoken offer is from Trump, and the Polestar board will be seriously considering it.