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Stellantis Freezes Level 3 AutoDrive Push, Turns to Suppliers

High costs, technical hurdles, limited demand prompted the pause.

The logo of Stellantis sits on the company's building in Poissy, near Paris, France, February 26, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
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Overview

  • Reuters reports the in‑house Level 3 driver‑assist program has been put on ice and is unlikely to be deployed, while Stellantis confirms the software was never launched but says the technology is ready to deploy.
  • In February, the company touted STLA AutoDrive 1.0 as ready for limited hands‑off, eyes‑off use up to 37 mph, including activities like watching videos or reading during traffic.
  • Stellantis says future versions will lean on aiMotive and additional suppliers rather than fully in‑house development, with no timeline disclosed or commitment to Level 3 capability.
  • AutoDrive sits within the STLA ABC platform alongside SmartCockpit and STLA Brain, and the company has ended its Amazon SmartCockpit partnership in favor of an Android system.
  • The retrenchment comes as Stellantis faces cost pressure after a rough sales year, leadership change to CEO Antonio Filosa, and a share price down more than 40% over 12 months.