Stellantis, Amazon wind down SmartCockpit in-car software project
Published: 12:35 28 May 2025 EDT
Jeep-maker Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA, EPA:STLA) and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) are winding down their SmartCockpit joint venture, a high-profile in-car software initiative aimed at transforming the driving experience through advanced personalization and home connectivity, according to Reuters.
The project, first announced in 2022, was envisioned as a collaboration that would blend Stellantis' automotive expertise with Amazon’s software capabilities. It aimed to create vehicles that could automatically adjust settings like thermostats and navigation based on the driver’s preferences and even control home functions such as lighting from inside the car.
However, after a Reuters inquiry, both companies acknowledged that the effort is being scaled back, marking another setback in the automotive industry’s attempts to integrate next-generation technology through partnerships with Silicon Valley firms.
The SmartCockpit wind-down comes during a challenging year for Stellantis, which on Wednesday appointed Antonio Filosa as its new CEO to lead a broader turnaround. The termination of the software initiative underscores the broader difficulty traditional carmakers face as they navigate the complexities of vehicle software development.
The deal was once celebrated by Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and Amazon CEO Andy Jassy as a leap forward in vehicle connectivity and driver personalization. But as the automotive and tech industries face mounting pressure to deliver viable, scalable innovations, SmartCockpit now joins a growing list of ambitious partnerships that have failed to deliver.
