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Pulse check: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023

An assault on the senses. Roaring engines from every conceivable angle. Thirty years since its inception, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is still the crown jewel of motor events. We were there for our 5th consecutive year, showing off our expanding lineup and seeing what the public thought of the future of electric mobility.

The 2023 edition of this prestigious event was another reminder of the gasoline and burning rubber legacy that birthed car enthusiasts all over the world. But it was impossible to avoid the signs of the coming electric and carbon-neutral age. The famous supercar (and hill climb record holder) McMurtry made yet another jaw-dropping performance, while the mega Formula One superstar, Sebastian Vettel, was there showcasing sustainable racing through his initiative Race Without Trace.We decided to speak with festivalgoers to gauge the current sentiment of the automotive industry. With sustainability front and center, in the minds of attendees, it quickly became clear that the future is bright.

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We’re back again with the sixth installation of Polestar’s Beyond the Road content series, where we meet Polestar owners from all around the world. For this episode, we head down under to Australia to meet Stan Gorton, a journalist and environmentalist who lives on the aptly named Kangaroo Island: a small, picturesque haven off the coast of South Australia. With his four-legged friend Twiggy by his side, we get an insight into what life is like going 100% electric in this remote part of the world.

CMF Designer Komal Singh’s: Path to Polestar

Electricity may drive our cars, but passion powers our brand. No passion? No Polestar. For Komal Singh? No problem. Our CMF (Color, Material, and Finishes) Designer has ardor in abundance — a type of passion that’s taken her on a unique journey, eventually leading her here. This is Komal’s path to Polestar.

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Beyond the Road: Alex Knollenberg

Alex Knollenberg knows a thing or two about performance-driven EVs. Having owned the first three cars in the Polestar line-up, some might even call him an expert. We caught up with the Hoosier native at a recent track experience day in southern Sweden to discuss his love of driving, Polestar 3's unique handling, and why people keep stopping him in the street.