Stellantis and Mistral AI Expand Partnership to Develop AI-Powered In-Car Assistant

Stellantis and Mistral AI to Develop AI-Powered in-Car Assistant | PYMNTS.com

An AI-powered in-car assistant for drivers is the latest of several initiatives being explored in an expanded partnership between automaker Stellantis and Mistral AI. The companies are developing the in-car assistant after working together on other artificial intelligence (AI)-driven projects for over a year, they said in a Friday (Feb. 7) press release. "Together, we are exploring AI's potential across several domains to enhance our product development, customer experience and deliver real benefits," Ned Curic, chief engineering and technology officer at Stellantis, said in the release. In the case of the AI-powered in-car assistant, Stellantis and Mistral AI aim to create a "real-time, voice-enabled user manual" that drivers can interact with using natural language and receive answers to their questions about vehicle features, troubleshooting or warning indicators, according to the report. Over the past year, the two companies have been exploring using AI interacting with company product data to help engineers identify, compare and optimize part selections; process data from development fleets and surveys to identify trends and corrective actions that can improve product quality and customer satisfaction; help employees in France and later other European countries purchase company vehicles; and detect manufacturing errors in real time to allow operators to make corrections before components are released, the report said. "This partnership is an important step in our commitment to making GenAI more accessible and valuable," Mistral AI CEO and Co-founder Arthur Mensch said in the release. AI is poised to redefine automakers' customer interactions and revolutionize the driving experience, PYMNTS reported in January. Partnerships between automakers and tech giants are reshaping vehicles into interconnected, software-driven products. In addition to reshaping how carmakers interact with consumers, generative AI is also revolutionizing how they approach R&D and pushing the boundaries of vehicle design and manufacturing, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, "How Generative AI Is Boosting Innovation for Carmakers and Drivers." The report found that 93% of automotive stakeholders said generative AI will significantly impact the industry and that 75% plan to integrate it into their operations within the year. Another PYMNTS Intelligence report, "Preparing For a Voice Commerce Future," found in 2023 that 15% of consumers in the United States had used voice capabilities built into their cars in the 12 months prior to the survey.

Carmaker Stellantis and Mistral AI expand their AI strategic partnership

PARIS (Reuters) - Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest carmaker, and French technology and artificial intelligence (AI) firm Mistral have decided to expand their strategic partnership in a move which Stellantis said will speed up its industry-data analysis. Many carmakers are increasingly using AI to analyse customer feedback, manufacturing quality and to speed up the time needed to develop new products. "Will this technology continue to help us? Of course", Ned Curic, Stellantis chief engineering and technology officer, said to Reuters. "Instead of waiting for analysis for weeks, we can do that in minutes and make a decision in the afternoon," he added. Earlier this month, Stellantis announced management changes as part of a broader shake-up after the shock exit of CEO Carlos Tavares in December. (Reporting by Gilles Guillaume; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Jeep Maker Stellantis Expands AI Push With Mistral AI Partnership: Details - Stellantis (NYSE:STLA)

AI-driven assistant enables natural language interactions for improved customer experience. Jeep Maker Stellantis N.V. STLA shares are trading higher after the company boosted strategic partnerships with Mistral AI to expand the use of artificial intelligence across various functions, including vehicle engineering and in-car technology. By leveraging Mistral AI's expertise in large language models and AI automation, the collaboration aims to enhance data analysis, optimize development processes, and improve customer engagement across Stellantis' operations. Stellantis and Mistral AI are collaborating to develop an AI-driven in-car assistant that enables drivers to communicate with their vehicles using natural language. This intelligent assistant acts as an interactive, voice-enabled user guide, allowing customers to ask about vehicle functions, troubleshoot issues, or understand warning indicators while receiving instant, conversational responses. This initiative builds on more than a year of joint AI-driven projects focused on enhancing customer experience, product innovation, and manufacturing efficiency. Read: Jeep Maker Stellantis Unveils Organizational Overhaul; Stock Dips Ned Curic, Stellantis Chief Engineering & Technology Officer, said, "There are many players in the AI space, and we're particularly happy to partner with Mistral AI for its strong ability to adapt quickly and drive meaningful results in a highly collaborative way." "Together, we are exploring AI's potential across several domains to enhance our product development, customer experience and deliver real benefits." Arthur Mensch, Mistral AI CEO and Co-Founder, stated, "Stellantis' bold approach to technology, and its ability to integrate advanced AI into real-world driving experiences make it an ideal partner to showcase how Mistral AI's versatile solutions can reinvent mobility and empower engineers in their work." Last month, Stellantis said it expects global total shipments to decline 9% year-over-year to around 1.395 million units for the fourth quarter of 2024. Also, the company makes plans to make major structural changes to improve decision-making and execution across the company. Stellantis will release its 2024 results on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Price Action: STLA shares are up 1.39% at $13.12 premarket at the last check Friday. Read Next: Trump's Tariffs Hit Markets, Natural Gas Spikes, Mexican Peso Hits 2-Year Lows, Bitcoin Freefalls: 'The Outlook Is Unclear,' Analysts Warn Photo by Jonathan Weiss on Shutterstock. STLAStellantis NV$13.131.47%WatchlistOverview This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs