ing with trade unions to discuss production plans and timelines. From 2025, the first electric DS8 will be in production in March, the all-new electric Compass will go into production in June. In 2026, in the first half, the production of the Compass mild hybrid will start together with the all-new DS7 in both electric and mild hybrid versions. In the second half of 2026 the all-new Lancia Gamma, also in the electric version and mild hybrid. The ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

elvio in 2025, Alfa Romeo Giulia in 2026, and a new flagship vehicle. Hybrid and electric versions of Stelvio and Giulia is under evaluation. Melfi (Basilicata): launching 7 new models, including electric DS N°8, Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS 7 from 2025. Three of these i.e., Jeep, Gamma, and DS7 will also be hybrids, significantly increasing production volumes. These models will be built on the STLA Medium platform. Atessa: will launch the...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/18

DS Automobiles introduces Geofencing to optimize energy use in Low Emission Zones across Europe 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 polluting vehicles. Approaching a l...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/19

DS Automobiles to standardize ChatGPT in DS Iris System equipped models On February 20, Stellantis announced that DS Automobiles would be the first manufacturer to standardize ChatGPT in models with DS Iris System. The move follows DS Automobiles' pilot phase, showcasing the power of generative artificial intelligence coupled with DS speech recognition. Due to the test's success where speech recognition usage increased by over 50%, the company wi...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/21

ight half-shift and day shifts, for reclassifying employees into permanent night positions. The Stellantis site in Mulhouse will reduce daily production from 1,030 to 830 vehicles, including Peugeot 408, 508, and 308 sedans and station wagon with combustion engines, plug-in hybrid and electric, and DS7 thermal and hybrid. According to the unions, this decrease in the group's activity is the result of the accumulation of several factors, which inc...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/29

DS Automobiles integrates ChatGPT voice recognition across European models On December 22, Stellantis announced that DS Automobiles is introducing ChatGPT voice recognition through the DS Iris System in Europe. The feature is available across DS 3, DS 4, DS 7, and DS 9 models. Users can activate it by saying "OK IRIS" or using a steering wheel button, ensuring safety while driving. ChatGPT supports voice interactions in France, Germany, UK, Spain...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/26

DS Automobile integrates ChatGPT across models in Europe On October 19, DS Automobile announced that it had integrated ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence model, into its DS Iris infotainment system across the entire DS 3, DS 4, DS 7, and DS 9 range. The integration of ChatGPT will enable DS Automobile users to enjoy a conversational experience onboard the vehicle, ensuring access to information and the ability to complete a multitude o...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/20

DS Automobiles uses expertise in electric motorsport to develop production models On May 24, Stellantis announced that DS Automobiles is taking advantage of the experience and titles acquired in 100% electric motorsport to accelerate the development of its production models. New DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 features energy recovery software directly derived from Formula E. It optimizes management by analyzing the intensity of the pressure exerted on the ...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/25

Marelli develops and produces headlamps for new DS 7 Marelli announced that it has developed and produced headlamps at its Venaria (Italy) that promise both lighting performance and optimum road illumination for the new DS 7 SUV. The headlights’s ECO version is equipped with three f-Lux reflectors, providing 670lm in the low beam and 1200lm in the high beam. The top version, named DS PIXEL LED VISION 3.0, features an 84-pixel module and two aux...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/20

Paris MS 2022: Stellantis announces major plan to boost EV production in France On October 17, Stellanits announced that 12 electric models will be produced in its assembly and component factories in France. With 12 factories located in the heart of 7 French regions, Stellantis will have a production capacity of 1 million vehicles and components by 2024. Three future Peugeot e-308 sedans, e-308 SW and e-408 electric models will be produced in th...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/18

Paris MS 2022: Stellantis presents electrified technologies and new vehicles On October 17, Stellantis presented its capabilities and a broad range of electrified offerings and future at the Paris Motor Show. Stellantis is also hosting a dedicated stand in the Electric and Hydrogen Professional Mobility Zone (Hall 3) where visitors can learn more about the industry’s first hydrogen fuel cell vans. The Company is offering 20-30-minute test driv...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/18

Paris MS 2022: DS Automobiles to present 100% electrified range On October 10, DS Automobiles announced that new DS 3 will make its first public appearance during the Paris Motor Show. DS Automobiles will also present DS 9 E-Tense Opera Premiere, DS 4, with a new very premium specification, and New DS 7. The DS E-Tense Performance high-performance, the high-tech laboratory is also featured at the show. The new DS 3 is the successor to DS 3 Crossb...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/11

DS Automobiles reveals more information about new DS 7 On September 12, DS Automobiles announced that new DS 7 range revolves around five levels of specification with separate lines: BASTILLE, RIVOLI, and OPÉRA on one side, PERFORMANCE LINE, and PERFORMANCE LINE + on the other. Four powertrains, with three E-TENSE plug-in hybrid versions, are being offered. The new DS 7 is built in Mulhouse (France) for all markets outside China and in Shenzen...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/13

DS Automobiles opens order for new DS 7 in France, Italy, and Belgium On July 12, DS Automobiles announced that it has opened orders for new DS 7 in France, Italy, and Belgium at a price starting at EUR 44,700 with deliveries scheduled for the end of 2022. The new DS 7 offering consists of a range of three plug-in hybrid powertrains with 225, 300, and 360 horsepower and a 130 horsepower Diesel, exempt from an environmental surcharge. Five specif...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/13

DS Automobiles announces new DS 7 On June 27, DS Automobiles announced that new DS 7 is made in Mulhouse (France) and will be available to order during August 2022, with the first models appearing in DS STORES from September 2022. It will offer the new DS 7 with a range of power units, including three plug-in hybrids with 225hp, 300hp, and 360hp. New DS 7 E-TENSE 225 has a PureTech 180 gasoline engine and a 110hp electric motor fitted to the eigh...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/28

Stellantis adjusts production at Mulhouse plant, France On February 11, Stellantis announced that it has stopped the production at its Mulhouse plant in France due to shortage of semiconductors. The production has been cancelled for afternoon shifts on February 11, 12, 14 and 15. The Stellantis group produces new Peugeot 308, the DS 7 Crossback and the Peugeot 508 at this plant. (Multiple Sources on February 11)...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/14

Stellantis expands workforce at Mulhouse plant in France On January 24, multiple sources in Europe reported that Stellantis will hire 850 employees at its plant in Mulhouse in France as it plans to set up a third production team at the plant in March 2022.Hiring will begin shortly. These hires are made necessary by the commercial launch of the Peugeot 308 in Europe.With these further hires announced, the Stellantis plant in Mulhouse thus exceeds ...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/25

Stellantis reaches 50% of planned production at Mulhouse Plant, France On December 17, it has been announced that Stellantis produced only 50% of the expected production volume at its Mulhouse Plant in France Due to semiconductors shortage.Total of 64,800 vehicles will roll off the production lines of the Stellantis Mulhouse Plant.Stellantis produces DS 7 Crossback, Peugeot 308 and Peugeot 508 at the plant. In 2022, Stellantis also plans to focus...

News  Updated at: 2021/12/20

DS Automobiles to become 100% electric brand from 2024 On August 30, DS Automobiles announced that it will become 100% electric brand from 2024.Since its launch, DS Automobiles has put electrification at the centre of its strategy with a 100% electrified range sold from 2019. With the 100% electric DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE, plug-in hybrid DS 4 E-TENSE, DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE and DS 9 E-TENSE with between 225 and 360 horsepower, every DS is offered ...

News  Updated at: 2021/08/31

ations C-V2X (cellular vehicle-to-everything) and sensorization IoT (Internet of Things) and edge computing of the 5G network are used. Stellantis provides the vision of the manufacturer in terms of technical specifications and integration in the vehicle on the 3 demonstrators used in the project (DS7, DS4 and Peugeot Traveler). The test results are analyzed by the Group's engineers in order to accumulate experience for the development of its f...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/28