A major automotive alliance is accelerating the race toward fully autonomous driving, with a focus on cutting costs and speeding up development. The collaboration between a global carmaker and an AI-driven mobility startup aims to bring hands-free driving technology to production vehicles within five years. Industry experts suggest this partnership could reshape the competitive landscape, as automakers seek to balance innovation with affordability in the push for self-driving cars. The move underscores growing reliance on artificial intelligence to overcome technical and financial hurdles in next-generation vehicle technology.


Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says working with AI startup Wayve could lower costs and shorten development for hands-free driving, with a North American launch targeted for 2028. The companies ...