DS Automobiles
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Manufacturer 15 Dec
Stellantis accused of trying to ‘force the market’ despite failure to deliver cars
Stellantis franchisees have accused the car manufacturer of trying to “force the market” with pre-registrations despite an inability to deliver on customers’ new vehicle orders.
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Manufacturer 25 Nov
Stellantis franchisees ‘over the moon’ at agency model roll-out delay
Franchisees from Stellantis’ UK dealership networks have told AM of their support of the car manufacturing giant’s plan to delay the roll-out of its agency model agreements by six months.
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Latest News 8 Jun
Electric drivers feel ‘less stressed’ behind the wheel, survey finds
Drivers of electric and hybrid cars feel less stressed behind the wheel than drivers of petrol or diesel cars, research by DS Automobiles has found.
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People News 11 May
Paul Willcox to lead Stellantis in UK after Alison Jones promotion
Vauxhall managing director Paull Willcox is set to assume overall responsibility for Stellantis UK’s car and commercial vehicle brands following the promotion of Alison Jones.
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Manufacturer 14 Apr
DS 4 gets max Euro NCAP stars but Dacia Jogger is "sub-standard" on safety
The DS 4 has achieved a five-star Euro NCAP rating in its latest round of testing, while Honda's HR-V performed well, too.
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Aftersales 7 Apr
Stellantis launches Digital Service Record system
Stellantis is rolling out a new app-based system that allows owners of Citroen, DS, Peugeot and Vauxhall vehicles to store their car’s service history digitally.
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Manufacturer 6 Apr
DS Automobiles' UK MD is targeting 2022 growth 'on the double'
New dealer appointments and an expanded model range are expected to underpin DS Automobiles’ 2022 drive to sell twice as many new cars as it did in 2021.
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Supplier News 18 Mar
Omnichannel sales, supplier insights and DS's MD interviewed - AM March Issue
The new March 2022 issue of AM magazine covers omnichannel motor retailing, DS Automobiles plans, automotive supplier insights, a Kia Sportage review and more...
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Manufacturer 3 Mar
Stellantis targets ‘industry champion’ status with EV-focused strategy
Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares has said that the 14-brand OEM giant is targeting ‘industry champion’ status with its new emissions-cutting Dare Forwards 2030 strategy.
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Manufacturer 23 Feb
Stellantis exceeds profitability goals despite 2021's 'intense headwinds'
Stellantis has revealed that it exceeded profitability targets in 2021 despite a 20% decline in new vehicle production triggered by the shortage of semiconductor microchips.
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Car galleries 9 Nov
Order books open for segment-spanning new DS 4 premium hatchback
Order books have opened for DS Automobiles’ new segment-spanning DS 4 premium hatchback, with prices starting from £25,350.
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Talent & People 19 Oct
8 Questions to… W R Davies Motor Group DS Automobiles concierge Dean Brown
In the latest of AM’s ‘8 Questions to…’ series, we chatted to W R Davies Motor Group’s DS Automobiles Stafford dealership concierge Dean Brown.
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Latest News 16 Sep
AM Awards winners, Nissan GB, LCV insight and more – the new AM Magazine
The packed October edition of AM Magazine has now landed, serving up news and pictures from the AM Awards 2021, an exclusive interview with Nissan GB’s MD, Top Tips for car retail profitability and lots more.
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Manufacturer 3 Aug
Stellantis reports ‘outstanding’ 11.4% operating margin in H1 2021
Stellantis has reported an “outstanding” 9.5ppt year-on-year improvement in operating income margin, to 11.4%, in the first half of 2021.
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Manufacturer 15 Jul
Stellantis' Alfa Romeo, DS and van franchises to adopt agency model from 2023
Stellantis has confirmed that retail franchisees of its Alfa Romeo and DS car brands and all light commercial vehicle (LCV) operations will be subject to agency model sales contracts from 2023.
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Manufacturer 15 Jul
Stellantis UK dealership closures 'inevitable' as OEM plans 2027 agency shift
Stellantis has “laid down the law” to its UK car retail franchisees as it revealed plans to restructure its dealer networks as part of a shift to agency-style retail agreements by 2027.
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Manufacturer 19 May
Stellantis car dealers issued termination notices amid future distribution plan
Stellantis will issue all of its UK and European franchised car retail partners with two-year termination notices as part of a reorganisation of its distribution networks ahead of the introduction of new Block Exemption rules.
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People News 29 Apr
DS Automobiles UK appoints Keely Davidson as marketing director
DS Automobiles UK has appointed Robins and Day’s head of marketing and connected customer, Keely Davidson, as its new marketing director.
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Manufacturer 7 Apr
DS Automobiles confirms new DS 9 flagship saloon is priced from £40,615
DS Automobiles has unveiled its DS 9 electrified saloon, proclaiming that the new flagship model was “conceived in France with DS genes and a global purpose”.
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Manufacturer 25 Mar
DS Automobiles launches on demand rental service
DS Automobiles has launched DS+, a new on-demand rental service that enables existing owners to access a second vehicle when required.