<h1>Global two- and three-wheeler maker acquires Italian design firm, launches Global Centre of Excellence to accelerate premium and electric mobility</h1> A global two- and three-wheeler manufacturer has acquired 100% of an Italian automotive design and engineering firm and established a Global Centre of Excellence for Design and Engineering in Italy. The transaction integrates the target's prototyping and high-performance motorcycle expertise with the acquirer's R&D to accelerate concept-to-product development, reduce product-development cycles, and expand premium and electric mobility offerings. The CoE will support an affiliated British motorcycle marque's high-performance pipeline. Legal implications include cross-border M&A compliance (Italian/EU competition and foreign investment review), consolidation of intellectual property and personnel, regulatory approvals for operations in multiple jurisdictions, and integration of supplier and talent contracts.