BMW M Concept Neue Klasse | JLR plans | Mobileye robotaxis| Software République intel | PwC on M&A

Volume 6, Issue 17

BMW’s electric M Concept Neue Klasse design premieres at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

The concept previews the new design language for high-performance BMW M models to go along with a new electrified interpretation of the performance sedan with M-specific aerodynamics, four-motor M eDrive, Heart of Joy control software, and M Dynamic Performance Control.

JLR charts path for more revenue, propulsion flexibility, and North America focus

At its Investor Day yesterday, the luxury automaker discussed offering greater propulsion flexibility; new product launches including Range Rover Electric and Jaguar Type 01; new additions to the Range Rover and Defender brands; and a growth agenda with increased focus on North America.

Mobileye to launch robotaxi business in the U.S.

The new initiative extends the company beyond being a self-driving system supplier and is additive to its existing customer programs, with plans to combine Mobileye Drive with its Moovit subsidiary’s offerings in an initial fleet of about 100 vehicles in a major metropolitan U.S. market beginning in 2027.

Software République unveils new approach to territorial intelligence serving public action

Five years after its creation, the collective and its members—Atos, Dassault Systèmes, JCDecaux, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics, and Thales—present the CleveR Insights solution to provide local authorities with a detailed understanding of their territory to improve residents’ quality of life.

\PwC reports automotive industry M&A deal value falls 60% in Q1 2026

A new report from the company reveals a cautious deal environment due to economic uncertainty and volatility, but private equity acquisitions gain ground, and OEMs and suppliers are shifting capital toward technologies that support software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems.