On August 28, the UK Government added 6 new cars to its Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme, i.e., Ford Puma Gen-E, Ford E-Tourneo Courier, Peugeot E-308, Peugeot E-408, DS 3, and DS Nº4, which are now qualify for the full GBP 3,750 discount. In total, 28 EVs are eligible for either GBP 3,750 or GBP 1,500 off.
The scheme

On August 19, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Melfi plant will restart production on August 25, 2025, but output will stay low.
The old Jeep Compass is now fully discontinued, while the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X will continue for a few more months. The Renegade will be built only as a mild hybrid until Oc

On July 2, Stellantis MEA announced that DS Automobiles will launch its new fully electric flagship, the DS N°8, in Turkey by late 2025. It features an SUV coupe design and will be available in two trims—PALLAS and ÉTOILE. 
The ÉTOILE trim comes with an adaptive suspension system that uses a camera to scan the road a

On July 1, ABB announced that Stellantis’ plant in Melfi, Italy, will use its PixelPaint technology with mono coat paint from Nippon Paint to create the duo-tone paintwork of DS Automobiles’ new DS N°8 flagship. The technology will ramp up production during the second half of 2025 in a fully automated and highly sust

On July 1, Delfingen announced that it is supplying several of its cable-protection solutions for DS Automobiles’ N°8 coupe-SUV.
The company is supplying Nu-Crush SC V1 textile sleeve for crash protection and Nu-Guard SC2-P knitted sleeve for secure, efficient cable management
These components will help ensure the d

On June 3, DS Automobiles Argentina expanded its electrified lineup with the introduction of self-charging HYBRID versions for the DS 3 and DS 4.
This new powertrain delivers 145 hp by combining a 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine of 136 hp and 230 Nm with a 21-kW electric motor, integrated into a new six-spee

On June 2, DS Automobile opened orders for the DS N°4 in France.
The premium compact hatchback is built on the EMP2 platform. It introduces three powertrains: the BEV E-TENSE with 213 hp, 343 Nm of torque, and a 450 km WLTP range using a 58.3-kWh battery able to be recharged from 20% to 80% in 31 minutes; a PHEV offe

On May 14, DS Automobiles introduced the N°4, a premium compact hatchback.
The N°4, the facelifted model of DS 4 receiving the new name based on the  'N°' naming strategy, has a 4.4-m overall length, 1.87-m width, and 1.47-m height, with a 2.67-m wheelbase.
It offers three electrified powertrains: a 100% electric E-T

On February 5, Stellantis opened orders for the DS N°8, offering up to 750 km of combined range. The vehicle comes with three 100% electric drivetrains: 230 hp, 245 hp, and 350 hp, with the latter featuring two motors and four-wheel drive. The electric motors are produced by Emotors in Trémery, France.
All drivetrain

On January 17, Stellantis announced that it is expanding a special compensation program across 29 European countries for Peugeot, Citroën, DS, and Opel/ Vauxhall vehicles with Euro 6 diesel engines and SCR technology. This follows a pilot initiative in Italy and was agreed upon with the European Commission.
The progr

On December 20, the European Commission announced that Stellantis has agreed to expand compensation across the European Union and European Economic Area for owners of diesel vehicles affected by AdBlue tank software issues in models made between January 2014 and August 2020.
The issue caused costly repairs for driver

On December 17, Stellantis unveiled its new industrial plan for Italy during a roundtable at the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT), attended by government officials, Stellantis representatives, regional authorities, ANFIA, and trade unions.
Stellantis emphasized the country's importance to its operations

On December 2, Stellantis announced that DS Automobiles is introducing a new naming strategy that links current and future EV models, using the "N°" (number) format. The approach emphasizes the brand’s bold presence, with the badge prominent at the front and the full "DS Automobiles" name at the rear.
The "N°" naming

On November 21, Stellantis announced that DS Automobiles is testing over 50 camouflaged pre-production units of its upcoming electric SUV Coupé on French roads. The design redefines SUV styling with a lower bonnet, a recessed windscreen, longer wheelbase, and efficiency for a 100% electric vehicle.
The model claims a

On July 16, Stellantis Germany announced the addition of a new engine variant for the DS 4, with production of the DS 4 Hybrid started at the Rüsselsheim plant. The fully electric DS 4 E-Tense will soon enter production at the same plant.
DS 4 Hybrid features a 100 kW gasoline engine supported by a 21 kW electric mot

On July 9, Stellantis announced that it is rapidly responding to increased customer orders in Europe for hybrid models, especially those with the new eDCT hybrid technology.
The company will offer 30 hybrid models this year, with plans to introduce six more by 2026. These hybrids provide a great driving experience, r

On June 13, Stellantis announced its model launch plan during Investor Day 2024. The company plans to launch 16 new models from 2024 to 2026 in STLA Large and Medium platforms. This includes 3 new Fiat models for the European market and 1 new model for South America in 2024 and afterward (Wave 3).
Alfa Romeo will lau

On May 22, Stellantis announced that DS Automobiles prioritizes environmental sustainability, with the DS 4 made from 95% reusable and 85% recyclable materials, 30% of which are renewable or recycled. The dashboard includes 20% hemp in non-visible parts, while recycled polypropylene, polyester, and elastomer fibers a

On May 17, Stellantis announced that Citroën and DS Automobiles have issued an urgent recall for Citroën C3 and DS 3 models in France and Spain from 2009-2019 due to deteriorating Takata airbags installed. Owners are advised to stop driving these vehicles immediately and register online for free repairs.
The recall i

On April 18, Stellantis announced that Active Geofencing mode is available on DS 4 E-Tense, DS 7 E-Tense, and DS 9 E-Tense with DS IRIS SYSTEM, the service optimizes energy use to reduce environmental impact. Geofencing is becoming crucial with the rollout of low emission zones across Europe, aiming to limit the most