Stellantis partners with Wayve to accelerate and cheapen autonomous driving development
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said the tie-up with British AI startup Wayve will cut the time and cost of building Level-2++ driver-assistance systems.
During a presentation at Turin’s Wave technology forum, Stellantis chief Antonio Filosa outlined how the alliance with Wayve will streamline the creation of advanced driver-assistance technology, reducing the typical 24-month development period and associated costs. He stressed that the automaker’s global scale, covering brands from Jeep to Maserati, provides a competitive edge for affordable hands-free driving solutions.
Wayve’s chief Alex Kendall noted that the AI-driven system can be customized for each brand while using a common software core. Stellantis first disclosed the partnership in May, planning to integrate Wayve’s technology into its STLA AutoDrive platform and launch the initial product in North America by 2028. Demonstrations at the event featured a Fiat 500e and a Maserati Grecale prototype, building on earlier trials with a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward external tech partners as manufacturers seek to keep pace with rivals like Tesla, Nissan and Mercedes, which also work with Wayve.
Why it matters
The deal could make autonomous driving features cheaper and faster to roll out across many car brands.
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