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Apple will reportedly tap Hyundai to build a self-driving electric vehicle, a beta version of which could be revealed as early as 2022.
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Elon Musk said he tried to get Apple to buy Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that he tried to sell his company to Apple at a fraction of its current value when Tesla was ramping up Model 3 production.
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Apple to reportedly build car with game-changing battery by 2024
Apple [NASDAQ: AAPL] plans to start production of an electric car by 2024, potentially leveraging breakthrough battery technology from the tech giant, Reuters reported Monday. After apparently sidelining the development program sometimes referred to as "Project Titan," Apple now plans to build a...
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Apple CarKey to replace car keys, CarPlay gets an upgrade
This fall, Apple iPhones will be able to act as car keys starting with the 2021 BMW 5-Series.
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Record the police on an iPhone with "Hey Siri, I'm getting pulled over"
A Siri shortcut will discreetly record interactions with police simply by telling your phone, "Hey Siri, I'm getting pulled over."
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Apple-liveried Porsche 935 replica for sale for $499,000
A Porsche 935 replica with the rare 1980 Apple livery is for sale through the DuPont Registry.
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With the latest update to the iPhone's operating system, CarPlay's handy dashboard feature now supports third-party maps.
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Apple CarKey for iOS 13.4 may turn iPhone, Apple Watch into digital key
New CarKey feature found in Apple iOS 13.4 could turn an iPhone or Apple Watch into a car key
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2020 Toyota Supra owners get four-year Apple CarPlay trial, future undecided
The 2020 Toyota Supra will come with a four-year Apple CarPlay trial, but after that it's unknown how much the feature will cost.
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Apple patents steer-by-wire steering and suspension
A new patent granted by the USPTO for a steer-by-wire steering and suspension looks like a component for autonomous cars.
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Apple acquires self-driving tech firm Drive.ai
Apple has joined the likes of General Motors, Ford and Aptiv in buying a self-driving technology startup.
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Apple files more car-related patents for door assemblies, battery floor
Apple's still patenting designs for an electric car.
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Changes to Apple CarPlay with the release of iOS 13 this fall will include a simplified dashboard view with more information, additional information within the music and calendar apps, and expanded Siri functionality.
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Apple reportedly made a bid for Tesla in 2013, might still be interested
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 the auto and tech industries continuing to accelerate, could there be a case for the two companies to be merged? It seems...
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Apple patents system to help self-driving cars correct slipping tires
Apple remains quiet about any plans for self-driving cars, but it continues to file patents that clue us into what the technology company is interested in. A new patent revolves around detecting speed and behavior at a self-driving car's tires. Essentially, it's a new process that could give a...
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Apple hires away Tesla's powertrain chief
Apple has poached yet another Tesla executive. The technology company has brought on Tesla's head of powertrains, Michael Schwekutsch. Schwekutsch was previously in vice president of engineering at Tesla where he oversaw electric motors, transmissions, and axles. According to his LinkedIn profile...
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Second Apple engineer accused of stealing self-driving car tech secrets for China
Following an accusation last July against an ex-Apple engineer, the FBI has arrested a second Apple employee after he allegedly tried to steal self-driving car technology secrets and leave the country. The employee is Jizhong Chen, and according to a CNBC report on Wednesday, the FBI arrested him...
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Apple drops 200 staff from Project Titan self-driving car skunkworks
Apple has let more than 200 employees go from its secretive Project Titan self-driving car operation. CNBC first reported on the move Thursday and an Apple spokesperson acknowledged the cuts in a statement to the news organization. The spokesperson said Apple will refocus on other projects and...
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Volkswagen has successfully hired former Apple executive Alexander Hitzinger to help lead self-driving technology development. His larger role is direct responsibility for technical development for commercial vehicles, and he will also lead the company's Mobility as a Service initiative, which imagines a future in which people will simply ride in cars rather than own them. Reuters reported on Hitzinger's hiring on Wednesday and noted the former Apple executive was part of the company's Project Titan team. Project Titan was Apple's self-driving electric-car project and was disbanded years ago...
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Apple hires senior designer from Tesla
Apple has once again sparked rumors it may be developing more than just self-driving car software. The California-based technology giant has hired Andrew Kim, a former senior designer at Tesla. The Verge reported on Kim's hiring on Monday and said Kim's first day at Apple was last week. Kim's...
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VW owners can now unlock their car with Apple's Siri
Volkswagen owners can now tell Apple's Siri to execute a host of commands controlling their cars, including unlock and lock them. The brand announced Monday its Car-Net smartphone integration app has been updated to include Siri functions for Apple users. Users must run iOS 12 to use the handy new...
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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...
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Ex-Apple engineers create next-gen lidar for self-driving cars
Lidar is an essential component of self-driving cars, and a company by the name of Aeva believes it has something breakthrough. The company's lidar system fits in a small box and creates more vivid mapping to help a self-driving car see like never before. The Verge reported Monday that Aeva is the...
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Apple developing headlights that highlight road hazards
Apple has filed to patent another automotive system. This one involves headlights and provides drivers with more information to help keep them safe. Called the "System and Method for Light and Image Projection," the system imagines a few ways to give drivers a better idea of the road ahead by...
Sean Szymkowski