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TURIN - Automaker Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA), a $27.16 billion market cap automotive giant with $172.1 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue, and artificial intelligence company Mistral AI announced Wednesday they are expanding their 18-month collaboration to accelerate AI integration across Stellantis’ operations. According to InvestingPro analysis, Stellantis is currently trading below its Fair Value, presenting a potential opportunity for investors interested in AI transformation stories in the automotive sector.
The companies will establish two new teams: an Innovation Lab focused on developing customized AI solutions for sales and aftersales, and a Transformation Academy aimed at scaling AI adoption throughout the organization. This strategic move comes as Stellantis seeks to improve its operational efficiency, with InvestingPro data showing the company faces challenges with weak gross profit margins of 8.19%.
"Our work with Mistral AI is helping us move faster and smarter," said Ned Curic, Stellantis Chief Engineering & Technology Officer, in a press release statement.
The expanded partnership will initially focus on empowering sales and aftersales teams with AI-driven insights to improve customer service and personalize interactions. The companies also plan to leverage customer feedback and data intelligence to increase efficiency across Stellantis’ operations.
Arthur Mensch, Mistral AI CEO and Co-Founder, described Stellantis as "a unique partner for Mistral AI because of its scale, engineering depth and determination to apply AI across every part of the enterprise."
The collaboration builds on previous work that has already integrated Mistral AI’s models into various applications, including a next-generation in-car assistant and AI-powered business workflows.
Stellantis, whose brand portfolio includes Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, and Peugeot, aims to embed AI capabilities across its value chain to enhance both customer experience and business performance.
The announcement was made during Italian Tech Week, marking what the companies described as "a new milestone" in their partnership. For investors seeking deeper insights into Stellantis’s AI transformation journey and financial outlook, InvestingPro offers comprehensive analysis through its Pro Research Report, available alongside 1,400+ other top stocks, providing actionable intelligence for smarter investment decisions.
In other recent news, Stellantis has appointed Joao Laranjo as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Doug Ostermann who resigned for personal reasons. Laranjo brings over two decades of experience in finance and auditing, particularly in the automotive sector. Meanwhile, Stellantis announced a significant investment of over $41 million to construct a new Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Forsyth, Georgia, which will support approximately 90 jobs and serve multiple brands across the Southeastern United States. In analyst updates, Berenberg has upgraded Stellantis from Hold to Buy, citing an improving outlook despite the company’s challenging first half of 2025. This comes as TD Cowen maintained its Hold rating on Stellantis, noting an improving 3-6 month risk/reward setup. The European Union’s proposal to eliminate tariffs on US industrial goods could also impact Stellantis, as auto tariffs are expected to be reduced. These developments come amid ongoing discussions on trade agreements that may affect the automotive industry.
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