Israel can add another big name to the list of top global companies operating here: the automaker historically known as Daimler-Benz (today just Daimler), producer of the popular Mercedes vehicles. CEO and Chairman Dieter Zetsche visited Tel Aviv in November to inaugurate the company’s new research and development center.

Zetsche said at the press conference that the new center will be primarily engaged in developing autonomous driving systems. It is one of 11 such research facilities operated by Daimler worldwide. Initially, the new branch will have 25 employees. Daimler...

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