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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 Domain
Rumors 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 News
We 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: Report
Apple 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 Tesla
Apple 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 facility
While 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 Auto
In 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 Fly
The 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 Watch
That 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 App
The 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 Engineers
A 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: Video
The system formerly known as iOS in the Car finally debuts in Geneva.
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Tesla Steals Apple Product Exec To Lead Vehicle Development
Tesla 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: Video
Anki 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 Radio
Apple'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 Car
Apple 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...
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The center of your dashboard doesn't have anything to do with lap times or lateral g loads, but it is one of the most important parts of a new car--sports, luxury, or otherwise. Why? Because that's how you interact with most new vehicles. Now Apple wants to get in on the game. Directly. Last year, Apple filed a patent for an in-car smartphone remote control device. Now, Apple [NSDQ:AAPL] has filed a patent filed for a tactile-feedback touchscreen infotainment interface. As noted by Apple Insider, this system is intended to help drivers keep their eyes on the road by giving the normally...
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Apple iOS In The Car: Siri, iMessage, And Maps Set For iOS 7
It was a mere year ago that Apple introduced its Eyes Free hands-free system. At the time we were told over the next 12 months automakers would begin to integrate this new system into new vehicle's infotainment systems. We're still waiting on that to unfold, but today Apple has another angle for...
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Ferrari And Apple Expand Their Relationship
When Apple senior vice president Eddy Cue joined Ferrari’s board of directors last year, it seemed that a collaboration between the two companies on infotainment systems was inevitable. Ferrari’s expertise is in making cars go faster, so partnering with a brand already proficient with...
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Apple's Siri Eyes Free Coming To Acura And Honda Vehicles
If you own a newer Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 6, you probably already know how helpful Siri can be. Though far from flawless, Siri is like a virtual assistant standing by to answer (almost) any question. Apple has been developing a Siri feature called Eyes Free that takes the...
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Hyundai Partners With Apple And Google For Next-Gen Car Tech
Hyundai is heading to the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show next week to showcase the next generation of its Blue Link telematics and infotainment system. The new system is designed to incorporate the best of Apple and Google technology along with features from several other industry giants...
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Chevy Announces Next-Gen MyLink Infotainment System: Video
Coinciding with the launch of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala next spring, Chevy will introduce its next-generation MyLink infotainment system, which the automaker says has been made easier to use, more customizable and now able to link up to 10 different mobile devices. MyLink is Chevy’s vehicle...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran