Apple Car

Apple surveying South Korean suppliers for Apple Car parts

The main manufacturer of the forthcoming "Apple Car" is expected to be chosen by the end of 2022, and firms in South Korea are vying to provide parts.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Apple Car schematics allegedly shown to Japanese supplier in 2020

Apple may have searched for partners for its Apple Car in 2020, a report suggests, with one Japanese part supplier allegedly shown schematics for an electric vehicle.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Three more 'Apple Car' engineers leave for aviation startups

Following the departure of a senior director of engineering, three more "Apple Car" engineers have left to pursue similar positions at air taxi-focused startups.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

Morgan Stanley hikes Apple stock target price to $200 on 'Apple Car' and AR

Investment bank Morgan Stanley has raised its Apple price target to $200, driven by what is expected from the company relatively soon, as well as short-term drivers like the App Store and iPhone supply.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple loses 'Apple Car' senior director of engineering to electric aviation startup

A former Tesla alum has left his position as senior director of engineering for the Special Projects Group at Apple to work for electric plane startup Archer Aviation.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

Apple Car, AR Headset may face long delays between launch and release

Consumers will have to wait quite a while after Apple announces its AR headset and the Apple Car, a report proposes, with the breakthrough products anticipated to ship many months later than Apple's expected announcements.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple stock closes at record high, Microsoft unseated for top valuation

Apple shares have hit a record high amid new "Apple Car" rumors, with Microsoft tumbling from its position as the world's most valuable company.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

'Apple Car' partnership in 2022 to set stage for 2025 launch, analyst says

Apple is likely to announce a strategic electric vehicle partnership in 2022 to lay the groundwork for an "Apple Car" release in 2025, according to investment bank Wedbush.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

'Apple Car' will disrupt auto industry, says Morgan Stanley

Investment bank Morgan Stanley has advised clients it expects the forthcoming "Apple Car" to be the "ultimate EV bear case," and affect stocks in rival automotive companies.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

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Apple software stability & the new Self-Service Repair program on the AppleInsider podcast

On the AppleInsider podcast this week, Apple announces a new self-repair service launching in 2022, Apple markets SharePlay compatible apps, Apple Car efforts ramp up, and we discuss whether Apple has slacked off in software stability.

Stephen Robles | 3 years ago

Apple ramps up work on fully autonomous 'Apple Car,' targets 2025 release

Apple is preparing to accelerate development of its electric self-driving "Apple Car" with a new focus on a vehicle that's fully autonomous and a potential launch date in 2025.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple expands driver pool for self-driving car tests by 23

Apple has increased the number of drivers for its fleet of autonomous vehicles, with the headcount of testers for its self-driving vehicle systems now at 137 people.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple hires former Tesla engineer to bolster its self-driving car project

Apple has hired a former Tesla engineer to work on software for its secretive "Apple Car" project, according to a new report.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple Car battery talks breaking down under weight of Apple's demands

Apple's attempt to have two battery manufacturers build plants exclusive to the Apple Car have failed, with only a glimmer of hope remaining that they will start up again.

Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

Apple seeks Radar test engineer to join Apple Car project

Apple is continuing to flesh out its team working on the Apple Car, with a new job posting seeking a Radar Test Engineer to join its Special Projects Group, one that seems to be directly connected to the Apple automotive effort.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Foxconn to acquire first US EV factory in deal with Lordstown Motors

Foxconn has inked a deal to acquire an electric vehicle manufacturing factory in North America as part of a broader collaboration with U.S. EV startup Lordstown Motors.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

'Apple Car' windscreen could block glaring lights from view

The "Apple Car" could prevent drivers and passengers from being blinded by the sun's glare or dazzled by headlights, using an automatic shading system to block bright, direct light from eyes.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple taps more drivers to test self-driving cars in California

Apple is continuing efforts to advance internal self-driving car technology, with the iPhone maker recently registering more drivers to pilot technology test beds on California roads.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Apple's Kevin Lynch tapped to take over leadership of 'Apple Car' project

Apple software executive Kevin Lynch has reportedly taken over the company's "Apple Car" project after its previous manager departed for Ford.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple now looking to tackle car manufacture by itself

A report suggests that Apple has restarted its internal Apple Car development after it failed to partner with third parties for parts manufacture and assembly.