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Apple's solution for energy-efficient electric cars may come from cycling

Apple produces some intriguing patents. Their latest is for a system they call "Peloton" that could platoon self-driving electric cars for better long-range efficiency and energy sharing. The technology company's filing Tuesday with United States Patent and Trademark Office explains a wild way to... read more

November 2, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski

Ex-Apple engineers create next-gen lidar for self-driving cars

Apple headlight system patent to detect hazards

Apple developing headlights that highlight road hazards

Apple patented haptic seats and sunroof

Apple's self-driving car program sees first traffic accident

Apple is developing self-driving technology using a fleet of nearly 60 Lexus RX 450h crossover SUVs fitted with various cameras and sensors used to guide the vehicles. One of... read more September 4, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Apple's self-driving car could notify others of its next move

In an effort to avoid confusion on future roadways, Apple's self-driving car could notify drivers and pedestrians of its next desired action. The Cupertino, California-based... read more August 21, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski

Apple self-driving car details revealed in case against ex-employee

Apple has been keen to keep details about its self-driving car project under tight wraps, but a criminal case against an ex-employee has outed some specifics. A criminal... read more July 12, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski

Apple completely rebuilding its Maps application

Apple knows its Maps application isn't up to snuff, and it's taking the matter seriously with a totally rebuilt app. When Maps first launched, the app used third-party data... read more July 3, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski

Apple poaches ex-Waymo senior engineer for self-driving car technology

Apple's Project Titan self-driving car program has stumbled over the past few years, but it may have just received a major boost. The Information reported on Friday that... read more June 19, 2018 by Sean Szymkowski

Apple's CarPlay to support 3rd party navigation apps, here comes Waze

Apple CarPlay is a fantastic piece of tech that allows a vehicle's infotainment screen to mimic the driver's iPhone's screen, except for one glaring issue: Users can't pull... read more June 4, 2018 by Joel Feder

Report: Apple to use VW vans for first self-driving service

Apple and the Volkswagen Group have reportedly forged a deal that will see VW's Transporter van, the modern version of the iconic Microbus, used by Apple for its first... read more May 24, 2018 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Apple patents navigation system for self-driving cars

Apple may have let go of building its own self-driving car, but it's deeply invested in autonomous technologies. On Thursday, CNBC reported the technology giant has patented... read more December 22, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski

Steve Jobs' former BMW Z8 heading to auction

As if the BMW Z8 wasn't enough of a modern-day collectible with its 4.9-liter 400-horsepower V-8 engine and head-turning design, this particular one has a very significant... read more October 30, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski

Apple’s self-driving system looks like it can attach to virtually any car

Apple in June finally confirmed it had abandoned plans to develop a self-driving car and would instead focus on the self-driving technology itself. We would learn in August... read more October 19, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

What happened to Apple's self-driving car?

Only a couple years ago, bombshell reports surfaced. Apple, the longtime computer, smartphone, and technology company, was ready to build its very own car. Not just a car... read more August 24, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski

Apple finally confirms its car plans

After years of secrecy, Apple has finally divulged some details on its much-hyped car project. In an interview with Bloomberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed the company is... read more June 13, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Apple unveils ways to squash distracted driving in iOS 11; new Maps

Apple developers worldwide directed their gazes toward WWDC on Monday to hear what would be next for iOS 11 and other Apple operating systems. For drivers, that could mean a... read more June 5, 2017 by Aaron Cole

Major bank lists Tesla as top takeover target for Apple

One could argue that Tesla is viewed as the Apple of the auto industry, even though the financial performance of each company is vastly different. But with the convergence of... read more May 9, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Samsung joins race to develop self-driving car tech just as Apple prototypes are spotted

Samsung has joined the long list of automakers and tech firms racing to develop self-driving cars and the software that controls them. The Korean conglomerate, along with... read more May 3, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran