The Latest Breaking News from Polaris

Polaris Just Built An RZR With 6 Wheels and Grenade System

Polaris Defense's new MRZR Alpha shows what the brand can do when the call comes in to make the already adept MRZR platform more capable, adding six wheels and a grenade launcher.

RideApart · 19h ago

Does fandom for the rock duo ‘Angine de Poitrine’ signal a prog rock renaissance?

“Math rock” band Angine de Poitrine seems to be everywhere now: the Saguenay, Québec duo won two prestigious Polaris prizes on Sept. 22, and recently appeared on the United States-based Tonight Show and other international venues.

The Conversation · Sep 24

Polaris Is Shuttering Its Vietnam Plant After Indian's Sale

The Vietnamese-based production plant operated by Polaris for its former motorcycle brand Indian, is closing this year.

RideApart · Sep 22

Polaris and Minnesota's 4H Want Youth Riders To Be Safe WithUpdated Safety Program

Youth safety in the powersports space has become a necessary conversation, as ATVs, dirt bikes, and UTVs have all seen dramatic rises in ridership among children in recent years. And Polaris is teaming up with the 4H club to help push further safety.

RideApart · Aug 25

Germany’s COBRA drone completes first flight, designed to carry IRIS-T missile

Germany’s COBRA unmanned aircraft has completed its maiden flight as POLARIS Raumflugzeuge and Diehl Defence develop a reusable carrier for the IRIS-T missile. The 600-kg-plus platform is intended to extend the reach of fighters and ground-based air defences under the AirLAS concept. Diehl says the system could eventually support multi-domain…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Here's Why Polaris Is Working on Autonomous Side-By-Side Systems

A recent patent filing revealed that Polaris is working on autonomous systems likely designed for its MRZR military side-by-side. Now it's been revealed that the U.S. Army has switched its autonomy program from GM's ISV to the MRZR platform.

RideApart · Aug 14

Polaris Wants Autonomous Vehicles. Likely For Its Army Contracts

A host of military industrial companies produce autonomous systems that utilize Polaris side-by-side vehicles. Now, according to a recently uncovered patent, Polaris wants to produce it in-house.

RideApart · Aug 14

Indian Motorcycle Has No Idea What It's Doing, And Its New Bike Proves It

Indian Motorcycle is at a crossroads with new owners and a direction that includes doubling down on the past, and branded merch. But the past doesn't sell motorcycles anymore. At least, not cruisers.

RideApart · Aug 11

This Polaris Is Trusted By 50 Militaries, And Belgium Just Bought $10 Million Worth of Them

Belgium has ordered $10.6 million worth of Polaris MRZR D4 tactical vehicles, adding another NATO customer to the military off-roader's growing resume.

RideApart · Aug 5

Polaris' New UTV Has More Horsepower Than Subaru's WRX. Rally Nerds, Rejoice

The 2027 Polaris RZR Pro R Boost might have a silly name, but it represents the most powerful production UTV ever built, with a turbocharged engine producing a staggering 275 horsepower sent to all four wheels.

RideApart · Aug 4