A new car dealership is opening in Southampton and will create up to 12 new jobs.

Swedish electric car brand Polestar has partnered with Snows Motor Group to open the new dealer, located on Second Avenue in Millbrook.

The site is near other Snows car sales outlets.

This move has led to the creation of up to 12 jobs.

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The Southampton space is equipped with advanced technology and specialised product experts to assist customers.

Mark Austin, Jazz Bray, Mike Hutchins, William Bailey-Hobbs and Stuart Wyatt inside Millbrook's new Polestar dealershipMark Austin, Jazz Bray, Mike Hutchins, William Bailey-Hobbs and Stuart Wyatt inside Millbrook's new Polestar dealership (Image: Jon Reay)

Mark Austin, known for managing Snows' two Volvo outlets in Southampton and Winchester, heads the operation.

Mr Austin said: "We’re very excited to have opened the doors to our new Polestar dealership in Southampton. Polestar is a very progressive brand, and it brings some fabulous models to market, including the new Polestar 3 and 4.

"The cars look amazing in their new space, and we’ve already experienced a huge amount of positive interest in the vehicles currently available."