While there's no Israeli automotive industry, the future of driving may be being developed in the city of Herzliya, where General Motors has an R&D center. Much of the technology used for GM's EN-V comes out of the center, in conjunction a similar facility in Silicon Valley.

General Motors car passengers will soon be able to wirelessly charge their cell phones, music players and other electronic devices on a car mat designed by Israeli start-up, Powermat.