on (England) are halted due to a strike at MA France, a vital supplier of essential parts. The strike has been ongoing since April 17, 2024, as demands assurances about job security and the future of the industrial site. MA France supplies bodywork and chassis parts for Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, DS3 Crossback SUVs, and Renault vehicles. The concern among employees is linked to potential production relocation to Poland, raising fears of bankruptcy ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/26

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 Crossback. The 100% electric version, new DS 3 E-Tense has a new 115 kW drivetrain and a new 54 kWh battery enabling it to reach a range of up to 402 ...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/11

DS Automobiles to introduce new DS 3 at Paris Fashion Week On September 26, DS Automobiles announced that it will present new DS 3, the successor to DS 3 Crossback, at Paris Fashion Week. DS Automobiles is offering new DS 3 with three different kinds of drivetrain: electric, gasoline, and diesel. New DS 3 E-Tense gets a completely new electric motor (assembled in Trémery-Metz), a reduction gear (produced in Valenciennes), and a new battery (asse...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/27

Continental develops tires for Stellantis’ SUVs On March 2, Continental AG (Continental) announced that it has developed a tire with a significantly improved rolling resistance for Peugeot, DS, and Opel vehicles with electric drive and combustion engines. All-electric SUVs Peugeot e-2008, the Opel MOKKA-E, and the all-electric DS 3 Crossback E-TENSE, as well as all combustion engine versions of these models, will be factory-equipped with the 1...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/02

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

on 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 6,000 employees. Stellantis produces Peugeot 308, Peugeot 508 and DS 7 Crossback at this plant. (Multiple sources on January 24)...

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

Stellantis offers extended WLTP range for three models On November 24, Stellantis announced that it will offers the extended WLTP range in three Group models: Peugeot e-208, Peugeot e-2008 and DS 3 Crossback E-Tense. The new PEUGEOT e-208 can offer up to 362 km of WLTP range, an increase of 22 km, new PEUGEOT e-2008 can offer up to 345 km of WLTP range, an increase of 25 km and DS 3 Crossback E-Tense can offer an extended range of 341 km accordi...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/24

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

pressure more evenly during braking and acceleration. Safety performance also remains optimal throughout the life of the tire. Several car makers have chosen to equip their vehicles with the MICHELIN e.PRIMACY tire. It will notably be available on the Citroën C4, the Citroën C5 Aircross, the DS4 Crossback and the Toyota Aygo. (From a press release on March 3, 2021)...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/03

d an EAT8 gearbox, for a combined 225 horsepower. The combination is fed by a more efficient battery with new more compact and larger capacity cells situated behind the deformable beam and giving a range of more than 50 kilometers in zero emissions mode (WLTP combined cycle).Already offered on DS 3 CROSSBACK, DS 7 CROSSBACK and DS 9, level 2 semi-autonomous driving – the highest level that’s allowed on the road at the moment – has had a maj...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/03

arlier that the second generation of its models would be available in an electrified version (hybrid or electric), its CEO, Yves Bonnefont, now revealed that starting in 2025, each new DS will be launched exclusively with electrified powertrains. It’s strategy is underway with the arrival of DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4x4, fitted with a hybrid gasoline drivetrain and boasting 300 bhp, and the presentation in a few weeks of the first 100% electric D...

News  Updated at: 2020/11/19

rodynamic efficiency. The length (five meters) and the sloping roof line of the DS Aero Sport Lounge also reduce the air resistance. The air is led past the grille via side air intakes on the 23-inch wheels. The electrified model range from DS Automobiles currently consists of the all-electric DS 3 Crossback E-Tense and the plug-in hybrid DS 7 Crossback E-Tense with all-wheel drive and 220 kW (300 hp). Another plug-in hybrid variant with front-wh...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/20

DS Automobiles electric range is complemented with new plug-in hybrid DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 225 model On June 15, DS Automobiles announced that it is continuing with its electrification strategy. Alongside the DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE (100% electric) and DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 4x4 (4-wheel drive, 300 horsepower plug-in hybrid), the range is being complemented with the new DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 225 model. The DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 225 has a 180 h...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/16

nstrators (GTD), based on Tesla Model 3 and Fiat Ducato LCV platforms, both use a compact G400 modular eDrive unit. This includes a GKN Automotive eMotor (126kW), inverter, offset gearbox with open differential, and software controls integrated into both vehicles' electrical architectures. The DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 4x4, which launched in Europe at the beginning of 2020, features GKN Automotive’s latest advanced eAxle technology. The technology...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/26

DS Automobiles to hold two world premieres at the Geneva International Motor Show On February 20, DS Automobiles announced that it will unveil two world firsts on its stand at the Geneva Motor Show. Fifty years after revealing the SM on March 10, 1970, the new premium French brand will present its third model and a new concept car. The E-TENSE range, already on sale with DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE, the first 100% electric premium model in its segmen...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/25

ll brands. It will also work with Groupe PSA’s leasing arm, Free2Move Lease, as its preferred fleet charging provider. The partnership coincides with the arrival of three new EV models to be released by the Group in early 2020 - the all-new Peugeot e-208, the new Vauxhall Corsa-e and the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense. All three vehicles come with a 50kWh battery capable of a range of around 200 miles on a single charge. The first 500 retail custo...

News  Updated at: 2019/12/13

o them. By 2025, every model sold by Groupe PSA, both car and LCV, will have an electrified version. In just two years, 15 new electrified vehicles will be launched across all brands in the Groupe PSA portfolio. These include a variety of passenger cars that are already available to order, new DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE, DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE, all-new Peugeot e-208, 3008 SUV HYBRID4, all-new 508 HYBRID, Vauxhall Corsa-e and Grandland X Hybrid4. Thes...

News  Updated at: 2019/10/14

in September 2020.At this point, it is not yet known how Argentine equipment or specifications may differ from the European model.The new 208 II will mark the debut in El Palomar of the new CMP platform, which is also used by other models of the PSA Group, including the new Peugeot 2008 II and DS 3 Crossback.Bonnardon could not yet comment on production of the Peugeot 2008 II.(multiple sources on October 8, 2019)...

News  Updated at: 2019/10/09

ion of eight years. Deal worth EUR three million on production of side trims for Citroen C3 has been sealed with the same customer. New deals on production of grab handles for several vehicles of PSA Group with a total value of EUR 20 million have been sealed (Peugeot 208, Peugeot 2008, Citroen DS3 Crossback and Opel Corsa). Opel Adam Crossback is another vehicle from this group, regarding which deal worth EUR 1.4 million has been sealed on produ...

News  Updated at: 2019/04/24