Across autonomous driving, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, Israeli companies have captured the attention of the global auto industry. Their collective importance was on display at CES.

The companies said they have been working together in recent months to integrate remote-driving technology on Visteon's Drive Core platform.

From the tech-friendly city envisioned by Toyota to specific near-term products that support better driver-assist systems, ambition was the buzzword at the annual gadget showcase-turned-auto show.

The Las Vegas trade expo, now synonymous with self-driving developments, began a new chapter five years ago as an innovation showcase with the arrival of an Audi prototype named "Jack".

Automakers retreated from future-minded mobility projects, trimming unprofitable divisions amid an uncertain global economy and the more pressing need for investments in electrification and autonomy.

The company is emphasizing testing of autonomous vehicles in simulated environments, rather than building up miles driven on the roads.

Yandex has developed two separate lidar sensors, which enable cars to perceive objects at up to 200 meters. Beyond lidar, the Russian company, which will offer rides around the Motor City during the revamped Detroit auto show in June, is making its own cameras for a growing fleet of self-driving vehicles.

While not diminishing the safety driver's role in the accident, the agency's report suggests automation can stir complacency in humans assigned to monitor its performance.

The former Opel CEO also has invested in Cartica AI, which uses a proprietary methodology for training systems that run both advanced driver-assist features and self-driving systems.

The self-driving delivery startup will launch a pilot project during the first quarter of 2020 with retail giant Walmart.

While some mobility startups have struggled this year, self-driving shuttle provider May Mobility continues to attract capital, with $83.6 million raised since its 2017 founding.

This will be the second search for a CEO at the organization in less than a year. Michael Noblett was hired in February following a protracted hunt for an executive who could elevate ACM's profile.

There has always been an inherent tension between the National Transportation Safety Board and NHTSA, but the friction increased last week at a hearing on the fatal Uber AV crash.

An influx of millions of electric vehicles on the nation's roads will bring with it new safety challenges.