Peugeot manufacturer PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) confirmed on Thursday the two companies will merge.
"Discussions have opened a path to the creation of a new group with global scale and resources owned 50% by Groupe PSA shareholders and 50% by FCA shareholders," the companies said in a statement.
"In a rapidly changing environment, with new challenges in connected, electrified, shared and autonomous mobility, the combined entity would leverage its strong global R&D footprint and ecosystem to foster innovation and meet these challenges with speed and capital efficiency," they added.
The newly-formed company will enjoy a combined revenue of nearly €170 billion.