# Stellantis, the global car company that owns brands from Alfa Romeo to Vauxhall, has begun a five-year partnership with Microsoft.

*genai · news · 2026-04-16 · Ars Technica*

## Key points

- Stellantis and Microsoft have started a five-year partnership to accelerate AI adoption in vehicles.
- The partnership aims to cut Stellantis' datacenter footprint by 60% by 2029, improving efficiency.
- Stellantis will use AI for predictive maintenance, efficiency coaching, and enhanced cybersecurity across its brands.
- Microsoft's cloud and security platforms will support Stellantis' connected services, even in remote areas for brands like Jeep.

**Companies:** Microsoft, Stellantis
**Countries:** United States, Italy

[Read the full story on Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/04/microsoft-and-stellantis-want-to-use-ai-to-help-car-owners/)

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