Stellantis pivots to Google’s Android as in-car partnership with Amazon ends

Three years ago, Stellantis announced it was pairing up with Amazon to create in-car software that would bring a slew of connected products and services to vehicles by 2024 as part of the automaker’s broader plan to generate $22.5 billion annually from software. That never happened. And now, the partnership is “winding down,” Reuters reported. The article also reported that Amazon staff working on the project had been reassigned or left the company, according to unnamed sources. Stellantis confirmed the Reuters report and told TechCrunch it would be pivoting to an Android-based system. “Amazon remains a valuable partner for Stellantis, and the companies continue to work together on a range of initiatives,” the automaker said in a statement. For instance, Stellantis will continue to use Amazon Web Services as its preferred cloud provider for vehicle platforms. Amazon’s Alexa will also continue to be available in Stellantis vehicles. Stellantis laid out an ambitious plan in December ... Read full article.