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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:

DS 3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 So Chic
DS 3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 So Chic
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Mar 31, 2010 CE

DS3 production begins

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
Citroën DS4 SoChic
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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
Citroën DS5 HDi 165 SoChic
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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
Kris Meeke podczas Rajdu Wielkiej Brytanii 2016
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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.
DS 6 photographed in Shanghai, China.
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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
Logo DS Penske
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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
DS E-Tense au Festival automobile international 2017
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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
2018 DS 7 Crossback Ultra Prestige PTC 1.6 Front Taken in Warwick
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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
Logo de l'écurie Techeetah de Formule E
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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 Automobiles N°8 AWD Long Range Jules Verne
DS Automobiles N°8 AWD Long Range Jules Verne
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Jan 1, 2025 CE

Transition to electrified lineup

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: