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DS Automobiles history under Stellantis Group. Origin: France. Status: Active. DS Automobiles began as a premium sub-brand of Citroën in 2009, evolving into a standalone luxury marque within Stellantis known for avant-garde design and advanced suspension technology.
Chronological Storyline (18 Milestones)
Feb 27, 2009 CE
Genesis at Geneva Motor Show
Citroën launches the DS Inside concept at the Geneva Motor Show, announcing the premium DS line that revives the spirit of the iconic 1955 Citroën DS. #France #Stellantis #Independent #ConceptCar Source — Wikipedia:
The DS3 enters production, replacing the Citroën C3 Pluriel and offering a premium, customizable supermini alternative to the Mini Cooper. #France #Stellantis #Independent #Hatchback Source — Wikipedia:
Aug 24, 2011 CE
DS4 hits the market
Citroën launches the DS4, a compact executive car blending coupe styling with hatchback practicality, based on the second-generation Citroën C4 platform. #France #Stellantis #Independent #Hatchback Source — Wikipedia:
Citroën DS4 SoChic By M 93 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31637912
Nov 29, 2012 CE
DS5 introduces diesel hybrid
The DS5 launches as a compact executive crossover, notable for being the first production vehicle to feature Citroën's Hybrid4 diesel-electric hybrid powertrain. #France #Stellantis #Independent #Hybrid Source — Wikipedia:
Citroën DS5 HDi 165 SoChic By M 93 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18573987
Jun 1, 2013 CE
DS3 WRC debuts in rallying
The Citroën DS3 WRC enters the World Rally Championship, continuing Citroën's dominant rallying legacy and securing multiple race wins. #France #Stellantis #Turbocharged #WRC Source — Wikipedia:
Kris Meeke podczas Rajdu Wielkiej Brytanii 2016 By Phil Thompson - https://www.flickr.com/photos/154665659@N03/34476808392/in/album-72157680705367713/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77169665
Jun 1, 2014 CE
Separation from Citroën
PSA Peugeot Citroën officially announces DS will become a standalone premium brand, dropping the Citroën badge from future models to compete with German luxury marques. #France #Stellantis #Independent #LuxuryBrand Source — Wikipedia:
Sep 30, 2014 CE
DS 6WR launched in China
DS introduces the 6WR, its first SUV, exclusively for the Chinese market, marking a significant step in the brand's international expansion strategy. #France #Stellantis #Independent #SUV Source — Wikipedia:
DS 6 photographed in Shanghai, China. By Navigator84 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50099063
Feb 24, 2015 CE
Formula E partnership begins
DS partners with Virgin Racing to enter the FIA Formula E Championship, marking the brand's commitment to electric performance and motorsport. #France #Stellantis #ElectricVehicle #FormulaE Source — Wikipedia:
Logo DS Penske By Juan2910 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=126794790
Mar 3, 2015 CE
Divine DS concept revealed
At the Geneva Motor Show, DS reveals the Divine DS concept, showcasing the brand's future design language without any Citroën styling cues. #France #Stellantis #Independent #ConceptCar Source — Wikipedia:
Mar 1, 2016 CE
DS E-Tense concept unveiled
DS unveils the E-Tense electric concept car at the Geneva Motor Show, signaling the brand's future direction toward electrification and high-performance GT styling. #France #Stellantis #ElectricVehicle #ConceptCar Source — Wikipedia:
DS E-Tense au Festival automobile international 2017 By Ahrgrr - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=55972503
Feb 28, 2018 CE
DS 7 Crossback premieres
The DS 7 Crossback launches as the brand's first global SUV, featuring advanced technologies like the Active Scan Suspension and Night Vision. #France #Stellantis #Independent #SUV Source — Wikipedia:
2018 DS 7 Crossback Ultra Prestige PTC 1.6 Front Taken in Warwick By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73573036
Nov 13, 2018 CE
DS3 Crossback introduces PHEV
The DS 3 Crossback is revealed, offering a pure electric option alongside combustion engines, based on the new eCMP platform. #France #Stellantis #ElectricVehicle #SUV Source — Wikipedia:
Nov 19, 2019 CE
DS X E-Tense concept vision
DS reveals the radical X E-Tense concept, an asymmetric electric vehicle showcasing futuristic autonomous driving and active suspension technologies. #France #Stellantis #ElectricVehicle #ConceptCar Source — Wikipedia:
Aug 25, 2020 CE
Formula E Teams' Champion
DS Techeetah wins the Formula E Teams' Championship, cementing DS as a formidable competitor in electric street racing. #France #Stellantis #ElectricVehicle #FormulaE Source — Wikipedia:
Logo de l'écurie Techeetah de Formule E By https://www.fiaformulae.com/fr/championship/teams-and-drivers - https://assets-prd.formulae.cloud/-/media/images/championship/teams/ds-techeetah-formula-e-team/teamdstfe-horizontal-colours-black.png?modified=00010101000000, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75519127
Jan 16, 2021 CE
Stellantis merger completed
PSA Group merges with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to form Stellantis, making DS Automobiles a premium brand within the world's fourth-largest automaker. #France #Stellantis #Independent #LuxuryBrand Source — Wikipedia:
Sep 13, 2022 CE
DS 4 returns as premium compact
The all-new DS 4 launches on the Stellantis EMP2 platform, offering advanced plug-in hybrid options and a bold, modern design for the compact segment. #France #Stellantis #Hybrid #Hatchback Source — Wikipedia:
Apr 16, 2024 CE
DS N°8 flagship revealed
DS Automobiles unveils the N°8, a flagship fastback that solidifies the brand's shift toward an electric-first future while retaining its luxury ICE and PHEV offerings. #France #Stellantis #ElectricVehicle #Fastback Source — Wikipedia:
DS completes the transition of its entire European lineup to electrified powertrains, offering only plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles. #France #Stellantis #ElectricVehicle #Hybrid Source — Wikipedia: