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

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 Automobile introduces DS 9 MY 23 with DS Iris system On June 12, DS Automobiles announced its DS 9 is getting an upgrade with the introduction of DS Iris System for 2023 model year. The new multimedia system offers a fully customizable interface with responsive touch controls and advanced voice recognition.It also offers 12" high-resolution touchscreen display for easy access to various functions and 360° view through new digital cameras. The...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/13

enger vehicles (Genesis’ GV70, Beijing Benz’s EQE 350 4MATIC, Zhejiang Haoqing’s Panda mini, Changan Auto’s Lumin, etc.), 23 buses, 41 trucks and 157 specialty vehicles.The selected plug-in hybrid models consist of 33 passenger vehicles (FAW Toyota’s RAV4, Li Auto’s L7, Baoneng’s DS9, etc.), 1 bus, 3 trucks and 8 specialty vehicles.The selected fuel cell models consist of 14 buses, 6 trucks, and 13 specialty vehicles.From...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/22

Euro NCAP announces latest safety ratings for sixteen new cars  On November 16, Euro NCAP announced that it has tested sixteen cars, out of which fifteen cars achieved a maximum five-star rating. The DS 9, a large family car achieved four stars, due in part to a penalty in the frontal offset test for being an aggressive impact partner toward other vehicles. The cars tested this November include the two full electric, Tesla Model S and the new-t...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/21

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 enhances range of DS 9 E-TENSE plug-in hybrid On February 14, DS Automobiles announced that it has enhanced the efficiency and range for its flagship saloon DS 9 E-TENSE 4x4 360 and DS 9 E-TENSE 250. DS 9 E-TENSE 4x4 360 has 4-cylinder 200 hp engine and two electric motors, 110 hp (integrated with the gearbox at the front) and 113 hp (linked to the rear axle), are aided by intelligent four-wheel drive transmission. It has a 11.9 kW...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/15

DS Automobiles upgrades range and power for DS 9 E-TENSE 250 On December 1, DS Automobiles announced that its new DS 9 E-TENSE 250 offers more power and range with a two-wheel drive plug-in hybrid version. It is equipped with 4-cylinder, 200 hp PureTech engine accompanied by an 80 kW (110 hp) electric motor. A new 15.6 kWh battery provides a WLTP EV range of 70 kilometres. The 7.4 kW onboard charger permits charging from 0 to 100% in 2hr. DS 9 E...

News  Updated at: 2021/12/02

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

DS Automobiles introduces new DS 9 E-TENSE 4x4 360 On August 24, Stillantis Group’s DS Automobiles announced the new DS 9 E-TENSE 4x4 360, a high-performance plug-in hybrid sedan at EUR 66,500. The car is produced at its factory in China, and the final assembly of the mechanical part and the ground links of DS 9 E-TENSE 4x4 360 is carried out in the plant in Poissy, in France.It has got 4-cylinder engine of 200 hp and two electric machines of ...

News  Updated at: 2021/08/25

DS brand launches all-new DS 9 luxury sedan in China On March 23, 2021, the French automotive brand DS Automobiles (DS) under the PSA Group (now Stellantis) announced the global launch of its flagship DS 9 sedan in China. The vehicle is available in seven versions, including four gasoline versions and three E-TENSE plug-in hybrid versions, and retails for between CNY 249,900 and CNY 399,900. The vehicle has a 3D diamond-mesh grille and LED headli...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/30

DS Automobiles reveals preview of all-new DS 4’s Technology On December 2, DS Automobiles reveals the name of its new premium C segment design: DS 4. The choice of technology on DS 4 has been specially designed to stand out in four significant areas: E-TENSE electrification, connectivity for a sleek and digital interior, comfort and dynamic serenity, and the DS light signature.The first breakthrough is the development of a new version of EMP2 p...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/03

DS 9 reveals elegant and powerful line-up in Europe On November 25, DS Automobiles announced that DS 9 benefits from a new version of the already popular EMP2 (EMP2 V2.3) platform. The unique version of the platform features a record wheelbase for remarkable spaciousness, particularly for rear passengers. As of now, three power units are being offered with E-Tense 4x4 360 and E-Tense 225 plug-in hybrids as well a PureTech 225 Automatic petrol mo...

News  Updated at: 2020/11/26

DS brand unveils all-new DS 9 luxury sedan in China On August 6, the French car brand DS under the PSA Group released the all-new DS 9 luxury sedan and began its presales in China.DS 9 is the first production model out of the DS brand’s second-generation model lineup, which is based upon the PSA EMP2 (Efficient Modular Platform 2) front wheel drive platform.The vehicle is 4,933mm long, 1,855mm wide and 1,468mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,895mm....

News  Updated at: 2020/08/11

DS will continue development in China On July 27, the DS brand under the PSA Group announced that it will continue its development in the Chinese market in terms of brand building, product layout and service patterns. A new operation team of DS China in Shanghai will take full charge of the brand’s development in China. Apart from the currently available DS 7, DS will launch the all-new DS9 luxury sedan and DS 3, the first battery electric SU...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/28

DS moves toward e-mobility On July 14, DS Automobile announced that with less than 80g of CO2 emissions, it is the leading multi-energy brand in Europe and has compared the best registration process in the first six months to market and previous year. The brand is accordingly positive about the future. Since its foundation, DS Automobiles has stood for special design, innovation and comfort. The concept car DS Aero Sport Lounge embodies these v...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/20

DS Automobiles presents DS 9 for global market On February 24, DS Automobiles announced that the DS 9 is an all-new large saloon for the global market. It uses a new version of the EMP2 (Efficient Modular Platform 2) architecture with a longer wheelbase not used with a saloon car before, which greatly benefits the rear passenger space. Its design has a sleek silhouette with a steeply raked rear window, fastback style. At first, the DS 9 will be o...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/25