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Stellantis Puts Level 3 AutoDrive on Ice as Software Strategy Shifts

The company cites limited demand for a feature it touted as ready in February.

Overview

  • Three people familiar with the matter told Reuters the Level 3 AutoDrive program has been shelved and is not expected to be deployed.
  • Stellantis confirmed the software has not launched and said the technology is available to deploy but held back due to limited market demand.
  • AutoDrive was pitched to deliver hands‑off, eyes‑off driving up to about 37 mph under defined conditions with potential upgrades later.
  • The automaker is refocusing software efforts by leaning on aiMotive and other suppliers, ending its Amazon SmartCockpit collaboration and shifting to Android.
  • The pullback comes as Stellantis faces cost pressures, leadership changes under CEO Antonio Filosa, weaker sales and a share price down more than 40% over the past year.