Stellantis, Foxconn to make ‘smart cockpit’ for cars

PARIS: Global auto group Stellantis and Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn unveiled a joint venture on Tuesday to make a “smart cockpit” for cars that will feature navigation, voice assistance and payment services.

The US-European automaker was formed in a merger between France’s Peugeot and the US-Italian company Fiat Chrysler earlier this year, with a stable that includes Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Maserati.

The joint venture with Foxconn, named Mobile Drive, and will make the smart cockpits available to other car makers.