On March 27, Stellantis Ukraine held its annual press conference in Kyiv on March 25, 2026. The company shared its plans for 2026 and discussed the performance and future strategy of its brands: Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel, and Jeep.
In 2026, Peugeot will expand its lineup in Ukraine i.e., a special Ukrain

On March 17, Stellantis unveiled the new DS N°7 SUV, replacing its popular DS 7. It comes in both electric and hybrid versions. The fully electric E-TENSE FWD Long Range model offers up to 740 km of range, while another version is Hybrid 145.
The size is 4.66 m x 1.90 m x 1.63 m (LxWxH) and the wheelbase is 2.79 m. T

On March 17, Flex-N-Gate announced that it is supplying tailgate, spoiler, aerofins, and lit grill for the recently launched DS N°7. The car is produced at the Stellantis plant in Melfi, Italy. This program marks Flex-N-Gate’s second collaboration with the Stellantis plant in Melfi and involves several European sites

On January 13, DS Automobiles started taking orders for the new DS N°4 BlueHDI. The premium C-segment sedan uses an efficient turbo diesel engine. The model range now offers four power options, which include the fully electric E-Tense, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and the new BlueHDI diesel.
The BlueHDI features a 1.5-lit

On October 24, FISMIC union reported that Stellantis management, trade unions, and plant representatives had a meeting at the Melfi plant to discuss the production ramp-up for upcoming models.
Starting next week, production of the new Jeep Compass will begin with BHEV and MHEV versions, followed by the PHEV version.

On October 21, DS Automobiles announced that its new DS N°8 demonstrated exceptional long-distance capability by completing a 750 km journey from Vélizy to Biscarrosse without recharging, while still retaining over 50 km of battery range.
This real-world test, conducted on national and departmental roads, confirmed t

On October 9, DS Automobile unveiled the DS N°4, marking the start of its official test drives on Portuguese roads ahead of its commercial debut.
The hatchback is available in three versions: a 145 hp self-charging hybrid, a 225 hp plug-in hybrid with up to 81 km of electric range, and a 213 hp fully electric E-TENSE

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