AI & Software Shift: ETAS chief Thomas Irawan says the move from software-defined to AI-defined vehicles is all about speed and tighter ecosystem collaboration, as AI tools accelerate development. EV/Auto Design Signals: Audi appears to be shelving the next A5 Cabriolet, citing shrinking demand for convertibles and shifting investment toward SUVs. Performance EV Tease: BMW is set to premiere an M3 EV concept at Le Mans on June 12, with “Neue Klasse” electric architecture and M motorsport cues. Hyundai Global Push: Hyundai teases the next-gen i20 with a full-width LED bar and connected rear lighting, aiming for a FIFA World Cup debut. India EV Policy Clash: Pakistan reviews its auto policy to boost EV adoption and local manufacturing, while India’s V2X rollout hits a telecom turf war over who controls the ecosystem. Industry & Supply Chain: GM faces a storm as American Axle strike threatens axles for key pickup production; BMW India announces up to 2% price hikes from July 1. Robotics for Mobility: Hyundai and FIFA Museum open “Legacies of Champions” at Rockefeller Center, featuring robotics-powered exhibits. Engineering AI Expansion: Neural Concept opens its first APAC office in Seoul to scale AI-driven physical product development for Korean OEMs. Auto Tech Governance: Right to Repair gains attention as lawmakers and automakers clash over access to software and repair data.