Geely-backed Polestar Shuts Last Physical Store in China, Shifts to Online Sales
In the first half of this year, Polestar sold just 69 vehicles in China, recording zero deliveries in both April and May.
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In the first half of this year, Polestar sold just 69 vehicles in China, recording zero deliveries in both April and May.
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