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Stellantis partners with Pony.ai to develop self-driving vehicles in Europe

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Stellantis and Pony.ai announced on Friday a new partnership to jointly develop and test autonomous electric vehicles across Europe. The collaboration aims to bring SAE Level 4 self-driving capabilities—meaning hands-off and eyes-off driving—to Stellantis’ next-generation electric vans.

The project will integrate Pony.ai’s advanced autonomous driving software with Stellantis’ battery-electric medium-sized van platform, beginning with the Peugeot e-Traveller model. Initial testing will take place in Luxembourg before expanding to multiple European cities starting in 2026.

Founded in 2016, Pony.ai operates fully driverless robotaxi services in several major Chinese cities and will manage the European initiative through its Luxembourg-based division.

The partnership will initially focus on light commercial vehicles (LCVs)—a segment where Stellantis’ Pro One division already holds a dominant market position in Europe. Both companies said the collaboration will prioritize safety, performance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the technology meets Europe’s evolving standards for autonomous mobility.

The move underscores Stellantis’ ambition to lead the electrification and automation of commercial transport, blending software innovation from Asia with European engineering expertise.

Von der Leyen Calls for Europe-Wide Push on AI-Powered Cars to Revive Auto Industry

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the European Union to embrace an “AI first” strategy for the automotive sector, calling for a coordinated effort to develop self-driving cars made in Europe. Speaking at Italian Tech Week in Turin, the continent’s automotive capital, she argued that artificial intelligence could rejuvenate Europe’s car industry while enhancing road safety and sustainability.

“Self-driving cars are already a reality in the United States and China. The same should be true here in Europe,” von der Leyen said, emphasizing that “AI first” must also mean “safety first.” Her comments reflect growing concern in Brussels about the competitiveness gap between European automakers and tech-led rivals abroad, particularly in the U.S. and China, where AI-driven mobility is advancing rapidly.

Von der Leyen proposed creating a network of European cities to serve as autonomous vehicle pilot zones, noting that 60 Italian mayors have already expressed interest in joining the initiative. She pledged EU support for vehicles “made in Europe, and made for European streets,” positioning AI innovation as a cornerstone of industrial revival and regional independence.

The announcement comes amid intense pressure on Europe’s automotive sector, which employs millions of workers and faces simultaneous demands to decarbonize and digitize. Von der Leyen argued that AI-driven transport could reduce congestion, connect rural communities, and preserve jobs by enabling a new ecosystem of European-designed mobility technologies.

Also speaking at the event were Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Ferrari and Stellantis Chairman John Elkann, and other global technology leaders—highlighting the deepening link between Silicon Valley innovation and Europe’s manufacturing transformation.

“The future of cars—and the cars of the future—must be made in Europe,” von der Leyen concluded, framing AI not as a threat but as the engine of Europe’s next industrial renaissance.

Stellantis and Mistral AI Deepen Partnership to Accelerate AI Integration

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Carmaker Stellantis (STLAM.MI) and French artificial intelligence firm Mistral AI announced an expansion of their partnership to accelerate AI adoption across Stellantis’ global operations. The announcement was made during the Italian Tech Week in Turin on Wednesday, highlighting the companies’ shared vision of integrating AI into every aspect of automotive production and business management.

The two firms have already been collaborating for the past 18 months on pilot projects exploring the use of AI in vehicle manufacturing, logistics, and customer experience. The new agreement introduces two dedicated platforms — Innovation Lab and Transformation Academy — aimed at scaling these initiatives across Stellantis’ global business.

Two New Platforms to Drive AI Adoption

  • Innovation Lab: Will focus on deploying AI solutions in sales, marketing, and aftersales operations, with the goal of personalizing customer interactions, improving dealership efficiency, and optimizing service networks.

  • Transformation Academy: Will develop AI-driven tools for core production and operational processes, including quality control, supply chain optimization, and predictive maintenance.

According to the joint statement, the collaboration will allow Stellantis to “improve customer service, increase productivity, and enhance data-driven decision-making.” The companies also emphasized that their partnership reflects the strategic importance of AI in transforming the automotive industry, from vehicle design and production to customer engagement.

Stellantis — parent company of brands such as Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep, and Citroën — has made digital transformation a key pillar of its Dare Forward 2030 strategy, which seeks to turn the automaker into a more agile and technology-driven organization.