Stellantis and Amazon have agreed to wind down their joint SmartCockpit project, a high-profile partnership first announced in 2022 to integrate Amazon’s in-car technology and software expertise into Stellantis vehicles, Reuters reported.
The decision to end the collaboration was mutual, the companies confirmed in a joint statement: “Stellantis remains a valuable partner for Amazon, and the companies continue to work together on a range of initiatives.”
The Stellantis SmartCockpit project aimed to revolutionize the in-vehicle experience with advanced software capable of recognizing drivers and personalizing settings such as climate control, navigation and infotainment. The system was seen as a key strategic move to help Stellantis compete with tech-forward automotive leaders like Tesla.
Reuters did not cite a specific reason for the discontinuation, though the report noted challenges Stellantis has faced in deploying unified software across its 14 global vehicle brands. Similar difficulties have been encountered by other legacy automakers transitioning toward more software-driven offerings.
The companies said ending the SmartCockpit project “will allow each team to focus on solutions that provide value to our shared customers and better align with our evolving strategies.”
At the time of the partnership’s announcement in January 2022, Amazon and Stellantis planned to collaborate on connected vehicle experiences, digital services and training software engineers.
Despite the dissolution of SmartCockpit, Stellantis remains active in automotive software development. In February, the automaker launched STLA Autodrive, a system that enables automated driving at speeds up to 37 mph. The technology activates under suitable traffic and environmental conditions, taking control of speed, braking and steering.
Stellantis also continues its work with Mistral AI. The two companies recently expanded their collaboration to include an AI-powered in-car assistant designed to function as a voice-enabled user manual capable of answering questions about features, diagnostics and dashboard indicators.
While the SmartCockpit initiative has concluded, both Stellantis and Amazon indicated they will pursue other technology-driven efforts aligned with their evolving goals.
