Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has paid $190.6 million in penalties in 2025 for failing to meet U.S. fuel economy standards, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the automaker. This brings the total amount of penalties paid by Stellantis since 2018 to $773.5 million. In addition to regulatory challenges, Stellantis is shifting its approach to autonomous driving technology by pausing the development of its in-house 'AutoDrive' self-driving software due to concerns over insufficient market demand. Instead, the company plans to rely on external suppliers for autonomous vehicle technology as part of cost-cutting measures amid declining sales. Furthermore, Stellantis's decision to terminate a contract with DP World Contract Logistics has led to job cuts in Warren, Michigan, effective October 5. These developments indicate setbacks for Stellantis in both regulatory compliance and critical technology advancement.