Polestar's software payday signals why Stellantis seeks the same

Polestar 2 in white in static photo — More than 400 Polestar 2 owners have downloaded a performance upgrade to their cars since late November.

Douglas A. Bolduc

December 08, 2021 08:04 AM

Polestar and Stellantis on Tuesday showed why software will determine an auto company's future survival.

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