In February 2016, the facelifted DS 3 was announced by DS Automobiles, as part of their separation from Citroen to become a standalone brand.
The "'DS 3 "'is a DS5, and re-launched without Citro雗 badges as part of DS Automobiles'separation from Citroen.
In 2009, Groupe PSA created a new brand-"'DS Automobiles, "'intended as high quality, high specification variations on existing models, with differing mechanics and bodywork.
It operates joint ventures with Ford ( Changan Ford ), Groupe PSA ( Changan PSA ), Mazda ( Changan Mazda ) and Suzuki ( Changan Suzuki ) which respectively produce Ford, DS Automobiles, Mazda and Suzuki branded passenger cars for the Chinese market.
"' Groupe PSA "'( informally "'PSA "'; known as "'PSA Peugeot Citro雗 "'from 1991 to 2016 ) is a French manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles sold under the Peugeot, Citro雗 and DS Automobiles brands.