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Though Apple [NSDQ:AAPL] has never publicly acknowledged it is working on a car, comments from numerous insiders as well as the tech giant’s recent poaching of senior auto industry staff suggest otherwise. Sadly, the project, which has been doing the rounds under the code name Project Titan, may have just been nipped in the bud. Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, reports that Project Titan is now focused on the development of self-driving car technology instead of an actual car. This way, the people said, Apple has the flexibility to either partner with an established...
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Report: Apple in talks to buy McLaren, possible full takeoverApple [NSDQ:AAPL] has approached McLaren Technology Group over a potential sale of part or all of the company, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The deal could be worth as much as £1.5 billion (approximately $1.94 billion), people familiar with the matter told the British...
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Porsche Emojis in iOS 10 make your phone a better placeThere's the smiley face. A thumbs up. Heck, there's even ...well, the history of that Emoji is a long tale, but we all sure use it a lot. Now though, there's a set of Emoji ready for iOS 10 that is sure to please the automotive folks out there. It's the Automoji set for Porsche, and it's been...
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Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese Uber rivalApple is perhaps signaling its future intentions regarding the auto industry with the announcement it is investing $1 billion in a Chinese rival to ride-sharing businesses such as Lyft and Uber. The investment in Didi Chuxing Technology was announced yesterday and comes just a few months after...
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German lab established for Apple car project--reportApple in recent years has been poaching staff from the auto industry, including from firms such as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU], Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] and battery supplier A123 Systems. This has all led to speculation the tech giant is developing its own car. The latest out of the rumor...
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Apple's Car Program Loses Boss, Under Hiring FreezeAccording to a story from Apple Insider, Apple's Project Titan car development program is experiencing some issues. The story says that Steve Zadesky, the Apple engineer that was in charge of Project Titan, is leaving the company for "personal reasons." It isn't clear if a concurrent hiring freeze...
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Here, finally, is a bit of good news for those of you thinking about buying a 2016 Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] F12 tdf. The vehicle will come equipped with Apple CarPlay. Breathe easy car buyers! In all seriousness though, Apple just put out a webpage that will make your car buying options a bit smaller should you be on the hunt for a vehicle equipped with the tech firm's CarPlay smartphone integration system, which lets you access and control your phone's app using the car's controls and screen. ALSO SEE: Tesla Software Update Curbs Some Autopilot Functionality But Adds Remote Parking On the new...
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Is Apple Actually Building A Car? It Just Registered Apple.Car DomainRumors have been swirling for a couple years about Apple building a car. We've heard it's supposedly called Project Titan, and that it could hit the streets by 2019. Today we learn that Apple has registered three automotive domains. Why would it do that if it isn't building a car? MacRumors reports...
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Motor Authority's Now On Apple NewsWe know you need your Motor Authority fix at all times, which is why you likely already have our iOS or Android application. For those of you with iPhones running iOS 9 that are now using Apple News, we have great news: Motor Authority's now on Apple News. The Motor Authority channel in the new...
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Apple Car Could Roll As Early As 2019: ReportApple is yet to even mention the possibility of it developing a car but numerous reports and industry clues point in just that direction. It was at the start of this year that we heard about a car project at Apple under the code name Project Titan, and soon after we learned that the tech giant was...
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Apple Continues To Add Top Talent To Its Autonomous Team, This Time From TeslaApple continues to gobble up tech talent for its secretive autonomous automotive project. There have been new hirings inside Apple that range from technology-focused folks to those with expertise in the automotive industry. According to a recent Reuters reports, the latest bit of hiring shows that...
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Report: Apple meets with Californian autonomous car test facilityWhile Google has made little secret of its efforts to develop its own car, complete with fully autonomous capability, rival tech giant Apple is yet to make its own plans—or lack thereof—known. However, despite Apple’s penchant for secrecy, there are several clues that suggest the...
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Whether Apple is planning to make its own car has been a hot topic of speculation for years. And none of the technology giant's recent moves have done anything but stoke the fires of the rumor mill. According to Automotive News (subscription required), Apple executives—including CEO Tim Cook—visited BMW's headquarters sometime last year, and the team was treated to an extensive tour of the facilities used to build the electric i3 city car. While there was some talk of BMW licensing parts, the alleged takeaway was that Apple wasn't looking for a partner, but rather had embarked on...
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Toyota officially rejects Apple CarPlay and Android AutoIn a move that's puzzled industry insiders, Toyota has decided to shun Apple and Google in its next-generation navigation and in-car entertainment systems, opting instead to go with the interface from little-known company Telenav. Other major automakers, including General Motors Company [NYSE:GM]...
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Former Chrysler Quality Chief Heads To Apple As Rumors FlyThe Apple car rumors are officially in full swing right now. Well, they've been in full swing for a a little bit now, but that swing just got a nice big push. According to the Detroit Free Press, Apple has recently hired Doug Betts, who was formerly a quality chief at Chrysler. This is pretty big...
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Watch Out: Driver Fined For Changing Songs Via Apple WatchThat didn't take long. The Apple Watch isn't even available in stores yet—only early adopters who preordered have one—and a Canadian man has already been ticketed for using it while driving. Maybe he should have waited for CarPlay? Details come from Canada's CTV News, which reports that...
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Volkswagen Now Has An Apple Watch AppThe new Apple Watch is putting automakers on notice, and not just with a subtle vibration every five g-d seconds. A handful of OEMs, including Porsche and BMW, have already created apps for the Dick Tracy-like device. For some it's an extension of vehicle functionality, while for others it's a...
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Apple Rumored To Start Building Cars By 2020, Sued By A123 Systems For Poaching EngineersA lawsuit hints that Apple is working on a car.
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With stories of Tesla Motors’ [NSDQ:TSLA] pilfering of talent from Apple, and a flow of workers the other way also making the rounds, it’s perhaps no surprise that the electronics brand is being tied up with rumors of a scratch-designed car in the works. After all, a car planned from the ground up by the minds at Apple might be a game changer. DON'T MISS: RSI Racing’s Twin-Turbo Dodge Viper Produces 1,000+ HP At The Wheels: Video The rumor originates with The Mac Observer’s report on a BusinesInsider article, as noted (and discounted) by UI designer and writer John...
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Apple CarPlay iPhone Integration To Debut In Geneva: VideoThe system formerly known as iOS in the Car finally debuts in Geneva.
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Tesla Steals Apple Product Exec To Lead Vehicle DevelopmentTesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] is a company that is primed to do big things. It needs the appropriate leadership in place to accomplish that, of course, and so it's going out to get the personnel it requires. This means reaching out to areas of other industries to find new folks for the right positions...
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Anki Drive: Fighting, Smart Slot Cars Learn As You Race: VideoAnki Drive cars use artificial intelligence to make decisions on the fly and learn over time.
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Nissan Will Be First Car Partner For Apple iTunes RadioApple's internet radio service will debut in select 2014 Nissan models.
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Apple Could Be The Key To Getting Cozy In Your CarApple has become a major part of the everyday life of many a person across the entire planet. The iPhone, iPad, iPod, and a slew of other computing devices are found in pockets, backpacks, and across the tables of nearly every coffee shop you can find. From answering emails to crushing candy and...
Jeff Glucker