Stellantis N.V. and Mistral AI are deepening their strategic collaboration to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across multiple areas, from vehicle engineering to in-car experiences.
This partnership leverages Mistral AI’s expertise in large language models (LLMs) and AI-driven automation to enhance Stellantis’s systems and applications, improving data analysis, streamlining development, and enhancing customer interaction.
The latest initiative under this partnership is the development of an advanced AI-powered in-car assistant. This assistant is designed to provide real-time, conversational support for drivers, allowing them to interact with their vehicles using natural language. Acting as a voice-enabled user manual, customers will be able to ask questions about vehicle features, troubleshooting, or warning indicators and receive immediate guidance through a natural, conversational interaction. Continuously updated and adaptable to Stellantis brands and models, this assistant promises a seamless and intuitive user experience.
Beyond the in-car assistant, Stellantis and Mistral AI are exploring several AI-driven initiatives:
- Bill of Materials (BOM) data intelligence: An AI-powered tool that streamlines the analysis of complex component databases, helping engineers optimise part selections for global reuse and efficiency.
- Vehicles feedback data analysis: AI automation processes data from development fleets and surveys, quickly identifying trends and corrective actions to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
- “Club Stellantis” virtual assistant: A chatbot that assists Stellantis employees in France with purchasing company vehicles, optimised for handling queries in multiple languages with plans for expansion across Europe.
- AI-driven anomaly detection: Stellantis is assessing Mistral AI’s edge computing models to detect manufacturing errors in real-time, allowing for timely corrective actions and improved quality control.
Ned Curic, Stellantis Chief Engineering & Technology Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “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, added, “This partnership is an important step in our commitment to making GenAI more accessible and valuable. 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.”
