Apple Car

Ford poaches executive leading the 'Apple Car' project

Ford has confirmed that it is hiring Apple executive Doug Field, who was thought to be working on the "Apple Car," to serve as an advanced technology officer for the automaker.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Rumored Apple-linked firm buys Arizona vehicle testing site

Amid "Apple Car" rumors, an automotive testing site in Arizona reportedly used by Apple has been purchased by the mysterious firm who has leased the site for years.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple hires ex-Mercedes engineers for 'Apple Car' Special Projects Group

Presumed to be for the "Apple Car," two former Mercedes engineers have been hired by Apple officially to work in the Special Projects Group.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple looking to Korea and Japan for 'Apple Car,' plans 2024 launch

A new report backs up previous ones that Apple is looking to launch "Apple Car" in 2024, and is now visiting to both Korean and Japanese car manufacturers.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple's self-driving test vehicles involved in two minor collisions in August

Two cars in Apple's fleet of self-driving vehicles were involved in minor accidents in August while driving on California roads, though neither was the fault of autonomous systems being tested.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple will have a hand in every detail of the 'Apple Car,' analysts say

Apple's car strategy will likely focus on vertical integration, with the company having a hand in virtually every aspect of the "Apple Car," Morgan Stanley analysts said.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple Car may use exterior screens to signal other drivers

An Apple Car could provide detailed warnings of its actions to other drivers by using LED screens all over the vehicle to tell other drivers what the self-driving system is doing.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Tim Cook wants to debut one more big product category before he retires

While CEO Tim Cook has previously said that he'd not be at Apple in a decade, sources say that he wants to roll out at least one more major new product category before he goes.

Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

Apple predicted to announce 'Apple Car' tech in 2021

Lithium-ion battery pioneer and Nobel Prize winner Akira Yoshino believes that Apple could announce some type of electric vehicle initiative by the end of 2021.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

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Foxconn's electric vehicle ambitions date back to 2014

Apple partner Foxconn is making a push into the electric car space with a plethora of supply deals, development partnerships and plans to build new factories capable of producing whole vehicles.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

Foxconn will build electric vehicle manufacturing plants in US, Thailand

Starting in 2022, Apple's biggest iPhone assembler Foxconn will begin building electric vehicle plants to help offset the slowing smartphone industry.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Apple reportedly in talks with Korea EV component makers for 'Apple Car'

Apple has reportedly made contact with multiple Korea-based electric vehicle component manufacturers for its "Apple Car" project.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Foxconn buys new plant for producing electric vehicle processors

Major iPhone manufacturer Foxconn has bought another Apple supplier's processor facility as part of its moves into electric vehicle component production.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple expands California self-driving car fleet amid 'Apple Car' rumors

Apple continued to forward development of in-house self-driving car technology over the past two months, with the company adding one new vehicle to its fleet and 16 driver permits for use on California roads.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Apple Watch lead Kevin Lynch reportedly transferred to 'Apple Car' team

Apple Watch and health executive Kevin Lynch is reportedly being moved to the "Apple Car" team after years overseeing health initiatives.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Apple researching how to use compressed LiDAR data in AR & 'Apple Car'

New research shows Apple is not only working to add LiDAR to "Apple Car" and its augmented reality efforts, but also how to make devices utilize the image data faster.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple wants 'Apple Car' batteries made in US, claims report

Chinese firms are said to have baulked at Apple's insistence on making "Apple Car" batteries in US, meaning it's more probable that the vehicle will be made by Taiwanese manufacturers.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

WWDC 2021, Intel hints, and Apple Car — This Week in Apple

This week, all eyes were on WWDC as Apple revealed its updates to iOS, iPadOS, and other operating systems, while regulators provided details of unreleased products including the "iPhone 13" and "Beats Studio."

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple Car effort gains BMW electric car executive Ulrich Kranz

Apple has reportedly hired a former senior executive of BMW's electric car division to bolster its own development of a self-driving "Apple Car."

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Hands on with the new iOS 15 CarPlay features

It didn't get much stage time during WWDC, but CarPlay is still adding features in the fall as part of iOS 15. Here are some of the new features you can expect.