Stellantis in Auburn Hills and Microsoft in Washington state have announced a five‑year collaboration aimed at accelerating Stellantis’ digital transformation through the co‑development of advanced AI, cybersecurity, and engineering capabilities.
Building on a long-standing alliance, the collaboration brings together Stellantis’ automotive engineering expertise, multi-brand scale, and global operations with Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and security capabilities to accelerate stronger, more agile, and 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,” says Ned Curic, chief engineering and technology officer at Stellantis.
“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.”
Judson Althoff, CEO of Microsoft’s commercial business, says, “Our work with Stellantis reflects a shared ambition to drive AI transformation responsibly and securely across the automotive value chain.”
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.
By using AI‑driven insights from secure, encrypted data, Stellantis says it’s reaffirming its commitment to put customers at the center of everything it does.
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.
With this end‑to‑end approach, cybersecurity is expected to be further embedded into every digital vehicle experience, safeguarding interactions across mobile apps and in‑vehicle services.
To deliver faster and more reliable digital experiences worldwide, Stellantis is modernizing its infrastructure using Microsoft Azure, targeting a 60 percent reduction in data center footprint by 2029. This cloud modernization should power a more interconnected and scalable digital ecosystem, supporting seamless delivery of digital and connected services for customers, and strengthening operational resilience across global manufacturing and logistics.
Stellantis and Microsoft will continue to advance this collaboration over the coming years by working side‑by‑side and by engaging Microsoft‑certified partners where specialized expertise is required. This collaborative model ensures sustained focus on Stellantis’ priority technology programs, while enabling future AI‑driven enhancements 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. All employees currently have access to Copilot Chat, with an initial rollout of 20,000 licenses of Microsoft 365 Copilot supporting select roles. Deployment is supported by a Stellantis-dedicated training program, helping teams apply AI capabilities effectively in their daily work and deliver stronger outcomes for customers.
In Related News: Stellantis’ Chrysler and Jeep brands have unveiled special vehicles and ad campaigns to commemorate America’s 250th birthday.
Ordering is open for the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica America250 (A250) special edition, a limited-run series designed to honor America’s enduring spirit and freedom to explore. Customers can place orders for the Pacifica A250 through their local Chrysler dealer.
“For more than a century, Chrysler has been woven into the fabric of America’s automotive and cultural history,” says Matt McAlear, CEO of the Chrysler brand. “The new Pacifica America250 special edition honors that legacy by celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic version of our newly refreshed 2027 Pacifica, featuring commemorative design details together with the versatility, safety and confidence families expect from America’s best-selling and most awarded minivan.”
Available in Red Hot, Bright White, and Hydro Blue exterior colors, the Pacifica A250 showcases its commemorative theme through distinctive new exterior elements, including U.S. flag decals and America250 badges on the front doors and liftgate, accented by star decals on the front fascia and body sides. Fully painted, 20-inch, Foreshadow wheels and blacked-out accents across the upper and lower grilles, roof rack, daylight opening (DLO), badging and rear fascia applique add a sporty, modern edge.
The Jeep brand and Marvel comics have embarked on a marketing campaign that unites two American icons — the Jeep Wrangler and Captain America. Both born in 1941.
“As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary — and Jeep marks 25 consecutive years as America’s most patriotic brand — we wanted to do something more meaningful and distinctly Jeep than simply adding an American flag,” says Olivier François, global chief marketing officer, Stellantis. “The Jeep Wrangler has long been regarded as an enduring symbol of freedom around the world, and this moment called for an expression worthy of that legacy.
“We teamed up with Marvel to bring the Captain America shield — one of the most iconic symbols in pop culture — directly onto the vehicle as a tire cover of the Jeep Wrangler A250 edition. In doing so, we flipped the usual model: instead of product inspiring marketing, marketing inspired the product.”
The collaboration’s first phase debuted last month with the Twelve 4 Twelve product drop of the Jeep Wrangler America250 special edition, featuring patriotic red, white, and blue design cues and a limited-edition Captain America shield tire cover, placing one of pop culture’s most recognizable symbols directly onto the vehicle long regarded as the original SUV — and an enduring symbol of freedom around the world.
A 50-second “Origin Story” video, blending animation and a comic book aesthetic, supports the Wrangler A250 special edition across social media channels and launches today. The World War II-era Jeep Willys was air-dropped directly onto battlefields, delivering critical mobility that helped U.S. soldiers achieve victory on the ground.
