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Sep 2023
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New electric car brand Polestar making a...

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You may have seen adverts for the new electric car brand Polestar. Or perhaps you've seen their distinctive white container showrooms.  They're certainly making an impact on the car market here.  Polestar is owned by Volvo which itself is part of the Chinese Geely group. 

Speaking to Joe on the show was Jonathan Goodman, Head of Polestar Ireland & UK 

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