Stellantis expands AI partnership with Mistral AI

Stellantis and French startup Mistral AI have announced an expansion of their collaboration on artificial intelligence, moving from pilot projects to company-wide deployment of generative AI across the automaker’s global operations.

The announcement, made at Italian Tech Week, marks a new phase in the companies’ 18-month partnership. Until now, joint work had centred on developing prototypes such as in-car assistants and AI-enabled business and engineering workflows. Under the expanded arrangement, the two firms plan to embed Mistral’s models more deeply into Stellantis’ core processes, with an emphasis on efficiency, customer experience, and scalability.

Stellantis Chief Engineering & Technology Officer Ned Curic said the partnership was helping the automaker “move faster and smarter,” adding that Mistral’s close collaboration had delivered “meaningful results.”

Mistral AI’s CEO Arthur Mensch described Stellantis as a “unique partner” given its scale and commitment to applying AI across multiple functions.

To accelerate adoption, the companies will launch two new platforms: an Innovation Lab to co-develop customised AI solutions for complex use cases, particularly in sales and aftersales, and a Transformation Academy to support scaling, workforce training, and integration of AI into daily operations.

The initial focus will be on using AI to support sales and aftersales teams, enabling more personalised customer interactions and smarter decision-making. The companies also intend to use AI to improve efficiency across Stellantis by analysing customer feedback, enhancing product development, and streamlining operations in engineering and other areas.

The move reflects a broader push in the automotive sector to integrate artificial intelligence into both products and internal processes. Stellantis, formed through the 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, has previously emphasized digitalisation and software-driven strategies as central to its long-term competitiveness.