Stellantis and Wayve will offer rides in Fiat 500e and Maserati Grecale development vehicles running hands-free, door-to-door supervised automated driving (Level 2++) at Wave by Vento 2026 in Turin, October 7–9, 2026. The demonstrations build on the strategic partnership the companies announced in May, which targets a first product launch in North America in 2028. According to Stellantis, the Fiat and Maserati integrations extend the same AI driving foundation first shown on a Jeep Grand Cherokee development vehicle.
Highlights
- Demo rides: Fiat 500e and Maserati Grecale development vehicles with STLA AutoDrive powered by Wayve will run throughout the October 7–9 event.
- Three platforms, one foundation: The Fiat and Maserati integrations join the Jeep Grand Cherokee shown at Stellantis’ Investor Day in May, spanning three distinct vehicles, platforms and configurations.
- CEO session: Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa and Wayve CEO Alex Kendall will speak on October 9 at 11:20 a.m. on the Fucine Main Stage.
- Launch target: The first product from the partnership is targeted for 2028 in North America.
What Will Visitors Experience in the Demo Vehicles?
The development vehicles integrate the Wayve AI Driver with the STLA AutoDrive technology platform. Stellantis says the combination delivers hands-free, door-to-door supervised automated driving (Level 2++) in real-world conditions.
The company describes the practical goal as reducing the mental effort of everyday driving.
How Does STLA AutoDrive Scale Across Stellantis Platforms?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee development vehicle, showcased at Stellantis’ Investor Day in May, was the first public example of the integration. The Fiat 500e and Maserati Grecale now carry the same core AI driving foundation.
According to Stellantis, the approach lets the technology adapt across its platforms without developing the driving intelligence independently for each model. The company positions this as a foundation for bringing advanced driver-assistance technologies to more brands, architectures and customer profiles over time.
Stellantis frames its strategy as building advanced technology on a common foundation, scaling it across the portfolio and applying it in ways that preserve each brand’s character.
Filosa and Kendall to Discuss AI-Powered Mobility
The centerpiece of Stellantis’ participation is “Technology Made for Humans,” a conversation between Filosa and Kendall, who is also Wayve’s co-founder. The two executives will discuss the future of AI-powered mobility and how strategic partnerships can accelerate technology designed for deployment at scale.
Adam Jonas, global embodied AI and robotics strategist at Morgan Stanley, will moderate the session.
Partnership Targets 2028 North American Launch
The collaboration pairs Wayve’s end-to-end AI driving intelligence with Stellantis’ automotive engineering and scalable vehicle platforms. Its initial focus is hands-free, door-to-door supervised automated driving in highway and urban environments.
The first product launch is targeted for 2028 in North America. Stellantis says the collaboration aims to accelerate advanced driver assistance while keeping safety, trust and customer experience central to the program.
