Israel’s Tactile Mobility has signed a deal to provide BMW with its road-sensing software that allows smart cars to “feel the road” and adjust like a human driver. Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche has already invested in the Israeli startup (reported here … Continue reading →

I reported previously (see here) on Israeli computer vision startup Cortica. Now, BMW and Toyota’s investment arms, together with Israel’s OurCrowd are partnering with Cortica to launch Cartica – a subsidiary that will develop Artificial Intelligence for autonomous vehicles. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3769653,00.html … Continue reading →

I reported previously (see here) on the links that German carmaker BMW has with Israel. Now, BMW is opening a Tel Aviv tech center to tap into the talent in Israel’s startup scene. It will also set up joint research … Continue reading →

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s Innoviz and its LiDAR (Light detection and ranging) sensors for autonomous vehicles. Now BMW is to employ Innoviz sensors in its upcoming autonomous vehicle production platforms. BMW aims to launch self-driving cars by … Continue reading →

Israel’s REE Automotive (see here previously) has signed a supply chain deal with India’s auto parts maker Samvardhana Motherson to increase production. Motherson, supplies major car manufacturers in 44 countries, including Mercedes Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, Porsche, and GM. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-ree-inks-supply-deal-with-indian-auto-parts-maker-secures-45m-in-funds/

Israel’s C2A Security is to supply its EVSec cybersecurity platform to Daimler Trucks.  C2A’s CEO said it was “one of the most significant product security deals that was done in the industry”. Also, in 2023 C2A sold its platform to … Continue reading →

The 11th annual EcoMotion conference welcomed more than 3,600 participants from more than 60 countries to Tel Aviv. Key topics were batteries, energy storage and cybersecurity. Top executives from Audi, BMW, Renault, and Toyota heard a “white” hacker identify security … Continue reading →

Australia’s Aristocrat has acquired Israeli-founded NeoGames for approximately $1.2 billion. IBM has acquired Israel’s Polar Security for $60 million.

The smart glass technology of Israel’s Gauzy (see here previously) has been integrated into the headlights of the new BMWi Vision Circular electric vehicle. Meanwhile, LG’s new OLED panel uses Gauzy’s tech for dynamic displays on public transportation vehicles. https://www.timesofisrael.com/bmw-lg-unveil-new-products-using-smart-glass-tech-by-israeli-company-gauzy/ … Continue reading →