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Stellantis Expands Qualcomm Partnership for AI-Powered Vehicle Platforms

Daily briefingIngrid SørensenMay 22, 2026· 1,600 views

Stellantis and Qualcomm expand collaboration to integrate Snapdragon Digital Chassis and ADAS across STLA Brain, with aiMotive joining Qualcomm.

Stellantis and Qualcomm Technologies have expanded their multi-year collaboration to power next-generation vehicles with Snapdragon Digital Chassis system-on-chips (SoCs). The integration combines Snapdragon Digital Chassis with STLA Brain, Stellantis' electronic and software platform, enhancing cockpit, connectivity, and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) performance.

Key takeaways

  • Scalable platform aims to accelerate time to market and enable continuous feature upgrades across Stellantis brands.
  • Snapdragon Ride Pilot ADAS scales from active safety to Level 2+ hands-free autonomy, targeting millions of vehicles.
  • Non-binding letter of intent for aiMotive, Stellantis' automated driving and simulation company, to join Qualcomm.

The collaboration supports Stellantis' strategy for platform standardization and cost efficiency, leveraging high-performance compute and AI capabilities across its global portfolio. Executives highlight the potential for smarter, more intuitive vehicle experiences and a meaningful inflection point in automotive technology.

Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2026-05-22 · “Stellantis expands Qualcomm partnership for AI-powered vehicle platforms”