Stellantis N.V. and Mistral AI are expanding their strategic collaboration to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into various aspects of vehicle engineering and in-car experiences. This partnership harnesses Mistral AI’s expertise in large language models (LLMs) and AI-powered automation to enhance data analysis, streamline development, and improve customer interactions across Stellantis’ operations.
The latest initiative from this collaboration is the creation of an advanced in-car assistant, designed to offer real-time, conversational support for drivers. This follows over a year of joint AI projects aimed at boosting customer satisfaction, refining product development, and improving manufacturing efficiency.
Enhancing the In-Car Experience with AI
Stellantis and Mistral AI are working together to develop an AI-powered in-car assistant that allows drivers to interact with their vehicles through natural language. Serving as a real-time, voice-enabled user manual, the assistant will provide immediate responses to questions about vehicle features, troubleshooting, and warning indicators through a conversational interface. It will continuously update and adapt to Stellantis’ various brands and models, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience.
AI-Powered Innovation Across Stellantis
In addition to the in-car assistant, Stellantis and Mistral AI are pursuing several other AI-driven initiatives:
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Data Intelligence: A Stellantis-specific AI tool that streamlines the analysis of complex component databases. The chatbot powered by Mistral AI helps engineers identify, compare, and optimize part selections, maximizing global reuse and efficiency.
- Vehicles Feedback Data Analysis: AI automates the processing of data from development fleets and customer surveys, identifying trends and suggesting corrective actions to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
- “Club Stellantis” Virtual Assistant: A chatbot that assists Stellantis employees in France with vehicle purchases. Optimized to handle queries in multiple languages, the service is set to expand across other European countries.
- AI-Driven Anomaly Detection: Stellantis is exploring Mistral AI’s edge computing models for detecting manufacturing errors in real-time, enabling operators to make corrections before components are released, enhancing quality control and operational efficiency.
“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,” said Ned Curic, Stellantis Chief Engineering & Technology Officer. “Together, we are exploring AI’s potential across several domains to enhance our product development, customer experience and deliver real benefits.”
“This partnership is an important step in our commitment to making GenAI more accessible and valuable,” added Arthur Mensch, Mistral AI CEO and Co-Founder. “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
