Building Smarter Cybersecurity Policies for Fleet Operations Polestar Barred from U.S. Market Under Connected Vehicle Rule Polestar loses its authorization to sell new vehicles in the U.S., starting with the 2027 model year. Polestar owners will retain access to the brand's service network. Polestar, the Swedish EV brand owned by Chinese automaker Geely, announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of Commerce declined to grant it authorization under the Connected Vehicle Rule, effectively barring the company from marketing or selling new model-year 2027 vehicles in the United States. The company said it will continue to sell existing stock of the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 in the U.S. In its official statement, Polestar said it "will continue to support customers, including providing access to its service network." Polestar's Response: A Strategic Pivot Polestar is characterizing its U.S. exit not as a forced retreat but as an acceleration of a strategy already largely centered on Europe. Said CEO Michael Lohscheller in the statement: "The automotive industry is entering a new phase, based on regional dynamics. Our strategy reflects that, with Europe being our largest growth engine and our plan to manufacture Polestar 7 in Europe. Our record sales in 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 show that we are making strong progress, with several new market launches taking place in Europe this year. In addition, we will continue to invest in markets where we have opportunities to continue to grow, like Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and Canada." Lohscheller also pointed to a full product pipeline as evidence of the company's broader health: "Polestar continues to challenge bigger, more established players thanks to our impressive cars and growing model line-up. Polestar 5 has received incredible feedback from the global media, with customer deliveries set to start during the summer. A