Commerce Department Blocks Polestar While Approving Volvo, Signaling Data Control Test
The US Commerce Department blocked Polestar’s 2027 model-year sales under the Connected Vehicle Rule, forcing the Swedish-Chinese automaker to exit the American market. Volvo, which shares ownership and a factory with Polestar, received a waiver after demonstrating sufficient operational control over data security—suggesting the ban targets governance and data infrastructure, not just Chinese ownership.









