- Intelligent headlights that automatically sense and respond to changing road conditions;

- Embedded sensors and cameras capable of alerting drivers to safety hazards, responding to signs or taking evasive action to avoid crashes;

- And integrated dashboard information and entertainment systems that deliver customized, region-specific data in real time.

"Advanced vehicle electronics and software have become crucial to automakers and their ability to differentiate their products in an increasingly competitive marketplace," Adalio Sanchez, general manager for IBM Technology Collaboration Solutions, said in the statement. "Pairing IBM's software expertise with Magna's automotive expertise enables a new level of highly reliable, embedded systems innovation."