The Polestar 6 LA Concept on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. All photos: Polestar
The Polestar 6 LA Concept on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. All photos: Polestar
The Polestar 6 LA Concept edition, originally shown off as the O2.
The Polestar 6 LA Concept edition, originally shown off as the O2.
The Polestar 6 will not be available until 2026, but customers can register an interest later this year.
The Polestar 6 will not be available until 2026, but customers can register an interest later this year.
Polestar says the 6 will be blessed with 'powerful electric performance'.
Polestar says the 6 will be blessed with 'powerful electric performance'.
The Polestar 6 features 53.3cm wheels.
The Polestar 6 features 53.3cm wheels.
The 6 will be built around Polestar's bespoke bonded aluminium platform.
The 6 will be built around Polestar's bespoke bonded aluminium platform.
Polestar claims the 6 will be able to reach 100kph in 3.2 seconds.
Polestar claims the 6 will be able to reach 100kph in 3.2 seconds.
The car has a distinctly sturdy look from the rear.
The car has a distinctly sturdy look from the rear.
Nothing too old-fashioned here.
Nothing too old-fashioned here.
The 6 has a signature sky-blue paint job.
The 6 has a signature sky-blue paint job.
Details include ultra-aerodynamic wing mirrors.
Details include ultra-aerodynamic wing mirrors.
The concept vehicle was designed as a hard-top convertible.
The concept vehicle was designed as a hard-top convertible.
Customers will be keen to get the 6 off that plinth.
Customers will be keen to get the 6 off that plinth.
The car's wheels.
The car's wheels.
The 6 showcases Polestar's vision for future sports cars.
The 6 showcases Polestar's vision for future sports cars.
Further details and spec will be made available as the concept makes its way to becoming a reality.
Further details and spec will be made available as the concept makes its way to becoming a reality.

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Limited-edition Polestar 6 LA Concept sells out in a week

The vehicle won’t arrive until 2026, but all 500 units have already been snapped up by drivers and dealers

Simon Wilgress-Pipe
Simon Wilgress-Pipe

September 02, 2022

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Anyone who has been looking admiringly at the limited-edition Polestar 6 LA Concept vehicle might be lucky to step foot inside one, as the 500 units that will be made have all already been snapped up.

The car’s debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering (which is one of the events at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance posh wagon fest in the US port town of Monterey) caused enough of a stir to ensure every one of the specials was reserved inside a week.

And this for a vehicle that won’t even make an appearance until 2026.

Despite the demand, the Emirates may well be welcoming a few LA Concepts on its roads, though — Al Futtaim, the UAE’s Polestar distributor, was one of the dealers to secure some of those 500 units. There is no word yet on how many, but you can register your interest here.

Customers who think they might be happy with a regular 6 can make a reservation with the company later this year.

The LA Concept variation is an exclusive initial version of the standard 6 that will enter production at a later date. The first arrivals will be decked out in a signature sky-blue colour scheme and contain many of the key elements that made up the Polestar O2 concept car first shown in March 2022.

Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar’s chief executive, said the high demand showed the 6 had “high relevance”.

The Polestar O2 concept vehicle at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Monterey. David Paul Morris / Bloomberg
The Polestar O2 concept vehicle at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Monterey. David Paul Morris / Bloomberg

“The open-top-plus-electric combination is clearly one that appeals to even the most die-hard petrolheads,” he added.

Aside from the LA Concept, Polestar plans to launch four new electric vehicles within the next five years, beginning with the world debut of the company’s first SUV, the 3, in October.

This will be followed by the 4, a coupe, in 2023, with the 5, a 4-door GT based on the Precept concept car, making its appearance a year later.

Tesla engineers hit Dubai desert for 'extreme heat and durability testing' — in pictures

Tesla field quality engineers have been in Dubai at the hottest time of the year, analysing the electric cars for their durability and performance in extreme temperatures. All photos: Tesla
Tesla field quality engineers have been in Dubai at the hottest time of the year, analysing the electric cars for their durability and performance in extreme temperatures. All photos: Tesla
Tesla posted about the tests on Instagram, saying the cars had experienced temperatures greater than 50°C.
Tesla posted about the tests on Instagram, saying the cars had experienced temperatures greater than 50°C.
The line-up of cars tested includes the Model Y, the refreshed Model X and the Model 3.
The line-up of cars tested includes the Model Y, the refreshed Model X and the Model 3.
The engineers took on sand, mountain roads and gravel-strewn tracks.
The engineers took on sand, mountain roads and gravel-strewn tracks.
Testing a car for durability requires it to be pushed to the limit.
Testing a car for durability requires it to be pushed to the limit.
The company does its cold weather testing in Alaska, the US.
The company does its cold weather testing in Alaska, the US.
The engineers may also have looked at the performance of the new heat pump, which was introduced into the Model Y last year.
The engineers may also have looked at the performance of the new heat pump, which was introduced into the Model Y last year.
Hitting the dunes.
Hitting the dunes.
Tesla field quality engineers will study the data to help improve the performance of the electric vehicles.
Tesla field quality engineers will study the data to help improve the performance of the electric vehicles.
T20 World Cup Qualifier fixtures

Tuesday, October 29

Qualifier one, 2.10pm – Netherlands v UAE

Qualifier two, 7.30pm – Namibia v Oman

Wednesday, October 30

Qualifier three, 2.10pm – Scotland v loser of qualifier one

Qualifier four, 7.30pm – Hong Kong v loser of qualifier two

Thursday, October 31

Fifth-place playoff, 2.10pm – winner of qualifier three v winner of qualifier four

Friday, November 1

Semi-final one, 2.10pm – Ireland v winner of qualifier one

Semi-final two, 7.30pm – PNG v winner of qualifier two

Saturday, November 2

Third-place playoff, 2.10pm

Final, 7.30pm

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Fines for littering

In Dubai:

Dh200 for littering or spitting in the Dubai Metro

Dh500 for throwing cigarette butts or chewing gum on the floor, or littering from a vehicle. 
Dh1,000 for littering on a beach, spitting in public places, throwing a cigarette butt from a vehicle

In Sharjah and other emirates
Dh500 for littering - including cigarette butts and chewing gum - in public places and beaches in Sharjah
Dh2,000 for littering in Sharjah deserts
Dh500 for littering from a vehicle in Ras Al Khaimah
Dh1,000 for littering from a car in Abu Dhabi
Dh1,000 to Dh100,000 for dumping waste in residential or public areas in Al Ain
Dh10,000 for littering at Ajman's beaches 

U19 WORLD CUP, WEST INDIES

UAE group fixtures (all in St Kitts)
Saturday 15 January: v Canada
Thursday 20 January: v England
Saturday 22 January: v Bangladesh

UAE squad
Alishan Sharafu (captain), Shival Bawa, Jash Giyanani, Sailles Jaishankar, Nilansh Keswani, Aayan Khan, Punya Mehra, Ali Naseer, Ronak Panoly, Dhruv Parashar, Vinayak Raghavan, Soorya Sathish, Aryansh Sharma, Adithya Shetty, Kai Smith

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Company Profile

Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million

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UAE rugby season

FIXTURES

West Asia Premiership

Dubai Hurricanes v Dubai Knights Eagles

Dubai Tigers v Bahrain

Jebel Ali Dragons v Abu Dhabi Harlequins

UAE Division 1

Dubai Sharks v Dubai Hurricanes II

Al Ain Amblers v Dubai Knights Eagles II

Dubai Tigers II v Abu Dhabi Saracens

Jebel Ali Dragons II v Abu Dhabi Harlequins II

Sharjah Wanderers v Dubai Exiles II

 

LAST SEASON

West Asia Premiership

Winners – Bahrain

Runners-up – Dubai Exiles

UAE Premiership

Winners – Abu Dhabi Harlequins

Runners-up – Jebel Ali Dragons

Dubai Rugby Sevens

Winners – Dubai Hurricanes

Runners-up – Abu Dhabi Harlequins

UAE Conference

Winners – Dubai Tigers

Runners-up – Al Ain Amblers

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Syria v Australia
2018 World Cup qualifying: Asia fourth round play-off first leg
Venue: Hang Jebat Stadium, Malayisa
Kick-off: Thursday, 4.30pm (UAE)
Watch: beIN Sports HD

* Second leg in Australia on October 10

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The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

The years Ramadan fell in May

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Rating: 3/5

Updated: October 13, 2022, 8:55 AM`
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