Volvo's electric Polestar brand to launch in Australia this year

Polestar – Volvo’s electric-car performance division – has announced it will launch in Australia this year. The model line-up is yet to be confirmed, however the first cars are due in local showrooms during the second half of this year. The Volvo subsidiary – which is co-owned by Chinese automotive conglomerate Geely – currently produces the Polestar 2 high-riding electric sedan (below). MORE: Volvo's Cyan Racing shows off reimagined P1800 classic