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Stellantis taps Mobileye for hands-free driving assist
Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Peugeot and Citroën, has announced it will use Intel-owned Mobileye's technology to power Level 2 hands-free driving assistance across its vehicle brands from 2027. The move sees Stellantis join a broader industry push towards more advanced driver assist systems, which offer both safety benefits and convenience while also generating valuable subscription and software revenue, with the sector's earnings forecast to reach $90 billion over the next decade.
The deal will see Stellantis adopt Mobileye's EyeQ system-on-a-chip alongside its Road Experience Management (REM) programme, which crowdsources real-time data from equipped vehicles to build a global 3D map, enabling hands-free, eyes-on driving and lane-keeping on unmarked roads in certain conditions. Stellantis has not yet confirmed which of its brands will receive the technology, and already offers a more limited Hands-Free Active Driving Assist system in some Jeep and Ram models. Mobileye said the partnership brings it to five of the world's ten largest automakers, with REM now covering over 95% of public roads in the US and Europe using data from more than eight million vehicles that logged 34 billion miles last year; the company reported $558 million in first-quarter 2026 revenue, up 27% year-on-year.
In short
- Stellantis will fit Mobileye's hands-free driving tech from 2027
- Uses Mobileye's EyeQ chip and REM mapping data system
- Mobileye now supplies five of the world's ten biggest automakers
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The case for
Supporters argue that Level 2 automation represents genuine progress in road safety, with redundant systems and continuous learning from crowdsourced data that outmatch human performance in certain conditions. They contend that hands-free systems reduce fatigue-related accidents, that the widespread mapping data improves infrastructure understanding, and that automakers have strong incentives to ensure rigorous testing before deployment. Delaying such technology whilst human error remains the leading cause of accidents would be irresponsible.
The case against
Critics worry that Level 2 systems create dangerous false confidence, particularly with 'hands-free' terminology that obscures drivers' actual need to remain attentive at all times. They raise legitimate questions about liability when systems fail, whether testing on unmarked roads in varied conditions is adequate before mass rollout, and whether eight million vehicles can truly represent global driving complexity. Additionally, crowdsourced data collection raises privacy concerns, and pursuing revenue opportunities ahead of comprehensive regulatory frameworks and clear responsibility standards could expose consumers to unnecessary risks.
Explained simply
Stellantis is one of the world's largest car manufacturers, owning brands including Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Peugeot and Citroën. Hands-free driving assistance allows vehicles to steer, accelerate and brake automatically in certain conditions whilst the driver remains alert and ready to take control, offering both safety improvements and driver convenience features that are increasingly expected in modern cars.
Mobileye, owned by Intel, develops the technology that powers these driving assistance systems in millions of vehicles worldwide. The company provides both the computer chips that process camera and sensor data to enable automatic steering and braking, and mapping technology that uses crowdsourced information from its equipped vehicles to build constantly updated digital maps of road networks.
The automotive industry views advanced driving assistance as an increasingly important feature for safety and consumer appeal, and also as a source of revenue through software subscriptions and updates. Partnerships between car manufacturers and technology companies like Mobileye reflect the industry-wide shift towards these systems, with the market expected to become significantly valuable as hands-free driving features become standard across more vehicle brands and models.
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