Stellantis Moves to Android after ending Amazon Partnership

Three years ago, Stellantis revealed plans to team up with Amazon to develop in-car software aimed at delivering a range of connected services by 2024, aligning with the automaker’s goal of generating $22.5 billion a year from software.

However, those plans fell through. According to Reuters, the partnership is now “winding down,” with some Amazon employees who worked on the project either reassigned or having left the company, per unnamed sources.

Stellantis confirmed the details in the Reuters report and told TechCrunch it is shifting to an Android-based system.

Stellantis Maintains Broader Collaboration with Amazon

“Amazon remains an important partner,” the company said, noting that they continue to collaborate on various projects. Stellantis will still use Amazon Web Services as its primary cloud provider for vehicle platforms, and Alexa will remain available in its vehicles.

Back in December 2021, Stellantis unveiled an ambitious vision to have 34 million connected vehicles on the road by 2030, aiming to generate new revenue streams beyond car manufacturing.

To achieve this, Stellantis formed partnerships with BMW, Foxconn, Waymo, and Amazon.

The strategy for monetizing in-car software through products and subscriptions involved three main elements.

Inside Stellantis’ Three-Tier Software Strategy

Stellantis’ plan began with a foundational electrical and software architecture called STLA Brain. Built on top of that was the “STLA SmartCockpit,” designed to deliver apps to drivers, including navigation, voice assistants, e-commerce features, payment systems, and personalized in-car experiences for both drivers and passengers. The third component was “AutoDrive,” an automated driving platform developed in collaboration with BMW.

Amazon was brought on board to support the SmartCockpit, focusing on technology that could learn from user behavior and preferences to offer tailored services.

Stellantis told TechCrunch it remains committed to the SmartCockpit platform. Now, it appears Google’s Android-based system—already widely used by other automakers—will power this next phase of the software.

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