Stellantis and Microsoft have announced a five‑year strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating Stellantis’ digital transformation through the co‑development of advanced AI, cybersecurity and engineering capabilities.

Building on a longstanding alliance, this collaboration will bring together Stellantis’ automotive engineering expertise, multi-brand scale and global operations with Microsoft’s cloud, AI and security capabilities to accelerate stronger, more agile, more connected digital processes across its ecosystem.

“At Stellantis, we have been inventing for more than 100 years with one goal in mind: creating products, services and experiences customers love,” said Ned Curic, Stellantis Chief Engineering & Technology Officer. “As AI rapidly advances, we have been early adopters across our business, from engineering and manufacturing to design and customer interaction, embedding AI directly into our vehicles, from the new digital cabin to the core vehicle Operating System. Through our collaboration with Microsoft, we are accelerating our AI momentum across the enterprise, giving our teams the tools to innovate faster and deliver the products, services and experiences customers expect from us.”

“Our work with Stellantis reflects a shared ambition to drive AI Transformation responsibly and securely across the automotive value chain,” said Judson Althoff, CEO of Microsoft's Commercial Business. “By combining Stellantis’ global scale and engineering expertise with Microsoft’s trusted cloud, AI and security platforms, we are delivering real value for millions of drivers worldwide.”

Faster, smarter innovation through AI & Data

As part of the collaboration, Stellantis and Microsoft are co‑developing more than 100 AI initiatives across customer care, product development and operations, including:  

* AI‑powered product development and validation

* Predictive maintenance and testing

* Faster deployment of new digital features and services

* Leveraging secure, AI-driven insights, the collaboration aims at enhancing everyday vehicle experiences with more intuitive, real-time support, such as energy-efficient driving recommendations for PEUGEOT drivers and proactive vehicle health updates designed to improve usability.

Stronger cybersecurity across vehicles and operations

Stellantis will deploy and operate an AI‑driven global cyber defense center spanning its IT systems, connected vehicles, manufacturing sites, and digital products. This unified approach enables Stellantis to:

* Anticipate and detect cyberthreats faster with AI‑driven analytics

* Ensure consistent protection of connected services and customer data

* Strengthen resilience and response capabilities across global operations.

This end-to-end approach also embeds cybersecurity across digital vehicle experiences, ensuring secure connectivity and protected data access for drivers, including Jeep® customers navigating even remote environments.

Cloud-driven reliability and global sale

Stellantis is modernising its infrastructure using Microsoft Azure, targeting a 60% reduction in datacenter footprint by 2029. This will support a more scalable and interconnected ecosystem, enabling seamless delivery of digital and connected services globally.

Joint resourcing to accelerate priority programs

Stellantis and Microsoft will continue to work in integrated teams, alongside Microsoft-certified partners where needed, to accelerate priority programs and enable ongoing AI-driven advancements across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain operations.

As part of the collaboration, Stellantis is equipping its global workforce with enterprise-grade AI tools to enhance productivity and collaboration. Employees currently have access to Copilot Chat, with an initial rollout of 20,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses supporting select roles, alongside dedicated training to support adoption. -TradeArabia News Service