Stellantis said it is expanding its collaboration with French startup Mistral AI, moving toward a strategic alliance aimed at embedding artificial intelligence across its global operations to boost efficiency, agility, and customer value.
The two companies have worked together for the past 18 months to develop and deploy AI-driven solutions, including next-generation in-car assistants and AI-powered workflows for business and engineering. Under the new phase, they plan to establish two dedicated platforms: an “Innovation Lab” to co-develop customized AI solutions for complex use cases, and a “Transformation Academy” to accelerate adoption and scale deployment across Stellantis’ business functions.
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“Our work with Mistral AI is helping us move faster and smarter. What makes this partnership unique is Mistral AI’s ability to work closely with Stellantis to deliver meaningful results,” said Ned Curic, Stellantis Chief Engineering & Technology Officer. “Together, we are shaping intelligent, adaptable systems that bring real value to our customers and help Stellantis stay ahead.”
Mistral AI CEO and Co-Founder Arthur Mensch said Stellantis’ scale and engineering depth make it a “unique partner” for applying AI across every part of the enterprise. “Our highly customizable AI solutions and our applied engineering teams will be instrumental in delivering practical solutions to improve Stellantis’ customer experience and operations,” he said. “Together, we’re setting a new benchmark for how AI can transform the most complex industries.”
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The expanded collaboration will focus on empowering Stellantis’ sales and aftersales teams with AI-driven insights to enhance customer interactions, while also improving efficiency across operations by using data intelligence to accelerate development and strengthen quality. Stellantis said the initiative reflects its ambition to use AI not as isolated tools, but as integrated capabilities across its value chain.
