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Deal of the Day: A big hunk of DS 7 premium SUV for just £240 a month![DS 7 - side tracking](jpg/ds%207%20facelift%20uk%20021_pmlxef.jpg)
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Deal of the Day: A big hunk of DS 7 premium SUV for just £240 a month
The DS 7 is a lot of car for £240 a month and that’s enough to earn it Deal of the Day status for November 28
28 Nov 2023
DS adds ChatGPT across the range: quizzes, games, directions, the AI co-pilot will do it all![DS ChatGPT](jpg/ds-chatgpt_smxgse.jpg)
![DS ChatGPT](jpg/ds-chatgpt_smxgse.jpg)
DS adds ChatGPT across the range: quizzes, games, directions, the AI co-pilot will do it all
A new ChatGPT feature will supposedly allow drivers to access information about nearby places to visit or even create quizzes to play on a long journe…
19 Oct 2023
Top 10 best plug-in hybrids to buy![Best plug-in hybrids - header image](jpg/best%20phevs%20-%20header.jpg)
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Top 10 best plug-in hybrids to buy
The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites
15 Aug 2023
DS 4 E-Tense 225: long-term test review![Auto Express pictures editor Dawn Grant standing with the DS 4 E-Tense](jpg/ds%204%20e-tense%20225%20long%20term%20test-3.jpg)
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DS 4 E-Tense 225: long-term test review
Final report: we’re going to miss our PHEV’s comfort and practicality
9 Aug 2023
DS 4 review![DS 4 E-Tense - front tracking](jpg/ds%204%20e-tense%20010_ztlbea.jpg)
![DS 4 E-Tense - front tracking](jpg/ds%204%20e-tense%20010_ztlbea.jpg)
DS 4 review
Delivering supreme comfort, good practicality and a premium feel, the DS 4 hatchback is an interesting alternative to class-leading rivals
6 Jul 2023
Mercedes A-Class vs DS 4: 2023 twin test review![Mercedes A-Class vs DS 4 - header](jpg/a-class%20ds%203_hbkioz.jpg)
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Mercedes A-Class vs DS 4: 2023 twin test review
The Mercedes A-Class is the definition of a premium hatchback – can the DS 4 deliver a fresh alternative?
24 Jun 2023
DS 7 review![DS 7 - front tracking](jpg/ds%207%20facelift%20uk%20023_gpa18b.jpg)
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DS 7 review
The DS 7 SUV offers a touch of French luxury to take on its established German rivals
23 Jun 2023
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DS M.i. 21 concept previews future DS interior designs![DS M.i. 21 concept - interior side view](jpg/ds%20m.i.%2021%20concept.jpg)
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DS M.i. 21 concept previews future DS interior designs
Premium French brand DS shows what the inside of its cars could look like in the near future
8 Jun 2023
DS 3 review![DS 3 PureTech 130 - front tracking](jpg/ds%203%20puretech%20130%20uk%20017_c5ehp4.jpg)
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DS 3 review
The DS 3 is a left-field choice in the small premium SUV segment, and one that’s been developed with comfort in mind
23 May 2023
New DS 3 PureTech 130 2023 review![DS 3 PureTech 130 - front](jpg/ds%203%20puretech%20130%202023%20uk-9.jpg)
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New DS 3 PureTech 130 2023 review
A UK drive of the DS 3 PureTech further reinforces our view that it makes much more sense than the pricey E-Tense EV
22 May 2023
2023 DS 9 gets new trim levels and extra power![DS 9 - front static](jpg/2023%20ds%209%20updates.jpg)
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2023 DS 9 gets new trim levels and extra power
Fresh interior options come to flagship DS in latest revisions
19 May 2023
New DS 3 E-Tense 2023 review![DS 3 E-Tense - front](jpg/ds%203%20e-tense.jpg)
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New DS 3 E-Tense 2023 review
The electric DS 3 E-Tense SUV gets a useful increase in range, but is still very pricey
4 Apr 2023
New DS 7 E-Tense 360 4x4 2023 review![DS 7 E-Tense 4x4 360 - front](jpg/ds%207%20e-tense%204x4%20360%202023%20uk-2.jpg)
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New DS 7 E-Tense 360 4x4 2023 review
The DS 7 has lost the Crossback, but have updates made it any better? We find out...
28 Mar 2023
Plush new DS 4 and DS 7 Esprit de Voyage special editions revealed![DS 4 and DS 7 Esprit de Voyage](jpg/ds%204%20and%20ds%207%20esprit%20de%20voyage%20special%20edition.jpg)
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Plush new DS 4 and DS 7 Esprit de Voyage special editions revealed
Special edition DS Automobiles SUV and crossover to feature bespoke high-end finishes and unique styling treatments
9 Mar 2023
Best new cars for under £400 per month![Best cars for £400 a month - header](jpg/best%20cars%20for%20under%20%c2%a3400%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best new cars for under £400 per month
Got some cash to splash? These are the best new cars for under £400 per month
8 Feb 2023
Best new cars for under £350 per month![Best cars for £350 a month - header image](jpg/best%20cars%20under%20%c2%a3350%20-%20header.jpg)
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Best new cars for under £350 per month
After a fresh set of wheels? Check out the best new cars for under £350 per month
8 Feb 2023
New 2023 DS 3 facelift on sale from £25,900![DS 3 - front tracking](jpg/ds%203%20facelift.jpg)
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New 2023 DS 3 facelift on sale from £25,900
DS ditches the ‘Crossback’ name for the DS 3 small SUV as part of a 2023 update
16 Jan 2023
New 2022 DS 7 facelift: prices, powertrains and trim levels![DS 7 Crossback - front](jpg/ds%207%20crossback%202022-2.jpg)
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New 2022 DS 7 facelift: prices, powertrains and trim levels
The DS 7 has been given a refresh with new styling, plug-in hybrid power and revised technology
4 Oct 2022
New DS 7 225 Performance Line+ 2022 review![DS 7 225 - front tracking](jpg/ds%207%20225.jpg)
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New DS 7 225 Performance Line+ 2022 review
DS has done a good job of improving its mid-size SUV in multiple areas, but old complaints remain
19 Sep 2022
New DS 9 E-Tense 250 2022 review![DS 9 E-Tense 250 - front](jpg/ds%209%20e-tense%20250%20uk%202022-15.jpg)
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New DS 9 E-Tense 250 2022 review
Tech tweaks bring more efficiency to the upmarket DS 9 E-Tense PHEV
2 Sep 2022
DS 4 vs Audi A3: 2022 twin test review![DS 4 and Audi A3: Both cars front tracking](jpg/ds%204%20vs%20audi%20a3.jpg)
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DS 4 vs Audi A3: 2022 twin test review
Audi’s A3 may be the benchmark in the premium hatchback class, but DS wants to challenge that status with its new 4
13 Aug 2022
DS E-Tense Performance coupe could make production as track-only special![DS E-Tense Performance Prototype - front](jpg/ds%20e-tense%20performance%20prototype-5.jpg)
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DS E-Tense Performance coupe could make production as track-only special
DS CEO won’t rule out making 804bhp Formula E powered coupe with the same powertrain as its Formula E cars, but a road-going version would be difficul…
1 Aug 2022
DS 7 Crossback E-Tense: long term test review![DS 7 E-Tense - Steve Walker with DS 7 in front of a log pile](jpg/ds%207%20lt%20final.jpg)
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DS 7 Crossback E-Tense: long term test review
Final report: We bid adieu to aspiring upmarket PHEV
29 Jul 2022
Used DS 7 Crossback (Mk1, 2017-date) review![Used DS 7 Crossback - front static](jpg/used%20ds%207%20crossback%20-6.jpg)
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Used DS 7 Crossback (Mk1, 2017-date) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the DS 7 Crossback covering the Mk1 model that’s been on sale since 2017
27 Jul 2022
DS to stick with small DS 3 size cars![DS 3 Crossback - front](jpg/01_40.jpg)
![DS 3 Crossback - front](jpg/01_40.jpg)
DS to stick with small DS 3 size cars
Other premium brands are shifting to larger vehicles but DS won’t be deserting small car customers according to brand director, Beatrice Foucher
28 Jun 2022
New DS 4 E-Tense 2022 review![DS 4 E-Tense - front cornering](jpg/ds%204%20e-tense%202022-7.jpg)
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New DS 4 E-Tense 2022 review
Is the new DS 4 the best car yet from the French brand? We hit the road in the new plug-in hybrid E-Tense model to find out…
7 Jun 2022
New DS 9 E-Tense 4x4 2022 review![DS 9 4x4 - front](jpg/ds%209%204x4%202022%20review-2.jpg)
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New DS 9 E-Tense 4x4 2022 review
With a potent 355bhp available, is the new E-Tense 4x4 360 the best version of the DS 9 hybrid?
24 Feb 2022
New DS 3 Crossback Louvre special edition unveiled![New DS 3 Crossback Louvre special edition unveiled - front](jpg/ds%203%20crossback%20louvre%20edition-2.jpg)
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New DS 3 Crossback Louvre special edition unveiled
Special edition DS 3 Crossback Louvre gets pure-electric or petrol power with unique art-inspired design touches
1 Feb 2022
New DS 9 2022 review![DS 9 PHEV - front](jpg/ds%209%202022%20review-26.jpg)
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New DS 9 2022 review
Can the new plug-in hybrid DS 9 offer some competition to the German norm?
14 Jan 2022
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense gains an extra 13 miles of range for 2022![DS 3 Crossback E-Tense](jpg/3-ds-3-crossback-e-tense.jpg)
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DS 3 Crossback E-Tense gains an extra 13 miles of range for 2022
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense now has more efficient ancillaries, which have boosted the EV’s range by almost seven per cent
29 Nov 2021
New 2021 DS 4 hatchback on sale now from £25,350![DS 4 - front action](jpg/ds%204%202021%20-2.jpg)
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New 2021 DS 4 hatchback on sale now from £25,350
The new DS 4 premium hatchback VW Golf rival features pseudo-SUV styling and the option of a 223bhp 1.6-litre plug-in hybrid powertrain
12 Oct 2021
New DS 4 2021 review![DS 4 - front](jpg/ds%204%202021%20.jpg)
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New DS 4 2021 review
The upmarket French brand is aiming to ruffle a few feathers in the premium hatch class with its new DS 4
12 Oct 2021
DS to launch only electric cars from 2024 onwards![DS 9 - front](jpg/ds%209.jpg)
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DS to launch only electric cars from 2024 onwards
DS will stop building new internal combustion engined cars and only launch EVs
5 Aug 2021
'DS is some way off BMW, Audi and Mercedes - but it has some clever plans'![DS opinion](jpg/ds%20opinion.jpg)
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'DS is some way off BMW, Audi and Mercedes - but it has some clever plans'
Steve Fowler says the whole brand experience is key to forging a premium car company
2 Jun 2021