A secret industry source has confirmed that Apple’s will-they, won’t-they car project is back in full swing, after the company found a cohesive strategy and a Chinese partner to build the vehicle. After the announcement was made last October that Apple had scrapped the project to concentrate on autonomous software […]
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Apple gives clearest confirmation yet on auto technology development
After months of speculation, optimism and doubt, Apple has given us its first confirmation the brand is working on some form of autonomous vehicle technology, possibly for use in Apple-branded cars. Apple submitted a letter to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which has in turn been picked […]
Apple in talks with McLaren, potential acquisition coming?
Tech-giant Apple may be in talks with McLaren in a possible takeover or partial-acquisition deal, according to a report published overnight. According to the report published by the Financial Times, Apple “[who] has been working on a self-driving electric vehicle for more than two years, is considering a full takeover […]
Apple patents smart phone key technology, ready for Apple car?
While Apple is yet to officially confirm it is developing a car, a recent patent approval is yet another sign it intends to produce an automobile. The Palo Alto tech giant filed for a patent in February last year, receiving approval only days ago on May 24, 2016. The patent […]
Apple ‘iCar’ could be based on BMW i3 – rumour
Rumours that tech-juggernaut Apple may be developing a car almost broke the internet earlier this year, when Apple started hiring some former automotive industry heavyweights, and testing strange-looking Chrysler Voyagers around its headquarters. Insiders revealed this was part of ‘Project Titan’. German publication Manager Magazin is reporting Apple indeed wants […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook shrugs off Tesla partnership idea
Following the unveiling of Apple’s first all-new device in five years, Apple shareholders put the pressure on CEO Tim Cook during question time in regards to a potential partnership with Tesla Motors. “Quite frankly, I’d like to see you guys buy Tesla,” A shareholder told Mr Cook during the annual […]
Apple could be developing its own ‘icar’ – report
Apple may well be the next automaker to take the industry by storm with rumours circulating the technology giant is working on the production of a car. Bloomberg has reported a team is researching different types of robotics in a private location a few miles from Apple’s corporate headquarters in […]