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Ford says Apple and Google are 'welcome' to join automotive arena

4 years ago

Ford says Apple and Google are 'welcome' to join automotive arena

Ford is glad to see Apple and Google join the automotive world with their exploration of self-driving vehicles, an executive said in a newly-published video interview.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

US transport regulators may waive some safety rules to spur self-driving cars

4 years ago

US transport regulators may waive some safety rules to spur self-driving cars

The U.S. Transportation Department may waive some safety rules to make it easier for automakers to test self-driving vehicles, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced at a Thursday event in Detroit.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

Obama administration planning to speed up development of self-driving cars

4 years ago

Obama administration planning to speed up development of self-driving cars

The White House will reportedly announce efforts to speed up the development of self-driving cars on Thursday, something that may be of extreme interest to Apple as it readies its own such vehicle.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

Apple's electric car project an 'open secret,' says Elon Musk

4 years ago

Apple's electric car project an 'open secret,' says Elon Musk

In an interview on Monday, Tesla founder Elon Musk said it is obvious that Apple is working on an electric car to rival products from established automakers, though he doesn't foresee a Cupertino-designed vehicle threating growing Tesla sales.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple registers apple.car, apple.auto and apple.cars domain names

4 years ago

Apple registers apple.car, apple.auto and apple.cars domain names

Whether related to CarPlay or the heavily rumored Apple Car, Apple this week registered a trio of automotive-focused domain names, in a move that will surely fuel further speculation about "Project Titan."

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Automakers better positioned to build self-driving cars than Silicon Valley, study claims

4 years ago

Automakers better positioned to build self-driving cars than Silicon Valley, study claims

The existing giants of the auto industry are better equipped to produce self-driving cars, at least when considerng the amount of patents they control, a study said on Tuesday.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

GM sides with Lyft in ridesharing war with $500M investment, self-driving car partnership

4 years ago

GM sides with Lyft in ridesharing war with $500M investment, self-driving car partnership

Stalwart American automaker General Motors on Monday announced an expansive tie-up with ridesharing service Lyft that includes a $500 million cash infusion and technical support for mobile connectivity and autonomous vehicle technology.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Tesla ramps up hiring in face of automotive threats from Apple, others

4 years ago

Tesla ramps up hiring in face of automotive threats from Apple, others

Tesla Motors is reportedly planning to hire another 4,500 workers in California alone in the next four years, in the face of impending competition from companies like Apple and Google — particularly in the realm of self-driving cars.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

Google to reportedly partner with Ford on self-driving vehicle project

4 years ago

Google to reportedly partner with Ford on self-driving vehicle project

Google will soon be one step closer to bringing its autonomous car technology to the consumer market, as a report on Monday claims the company is teaming up with Ford on a project that could lead to automated ride sharing services.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

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Proposed California rules would require self-driving Apple car to have human backup during testing

4 years ago

Proposed California rules would require self-driving Apple car to have human backup during testing

Draft rules proposed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles would mandate that all self-driving vehicles — including Apple's — have a human driver at the helm at all times, among other stipulations.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

Google to spin off self driving cars as separate Alphabet business - report

4 years ago

Google to spin off self driving cars as separate Alphabet business - report

As the race to bring self driving cars to market heats up, Google apparently plans to spin off its own initiative as a separate company under the Alphabet banner next year, according to a new report.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Apple loses Mac engineering chief, former Mercedes R&D exec Johann Jungwirth to Volkswagen

4 years ago

Apple loses Mac engineering chief, former Mercedes R&D exec Johann Jungwirth to Volkswagen

Johann Jungwirth, who headed Mac Systems Engineering at Apple and was named in some reports as a player on the company's Project Titan electric car team, has left Cupertino for a new job at Volkswagen.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Shadowy group linked to Apple's 'Project Titan' spotted at auto industry conference

4 years ago

Shadowy group linked to Apple's 'Project Titan' spotted at auto industry conference

A mysterious California company believed to be used to mask the development of Apple's rumored electric car has been spotted at an automotive industry conference, strengthening the ties between the self-styled "market research" firm and vehicle manufacturing.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

This week on AppleInsider: Apple TV & 4K iMac reviews, iPhone 7 plans, Apple Car hires & more

4 years ago

This week on AppleInsider: Apple TV & 4K iMac reviews, iPhone 7 plans, Apple Car hires & more

AppleInsider this week took a crack at reviewing not one but two major new Apple products, while the rumor cycle again turned to the long-term with possible details of iOS and iPhone upgrades, the Apple Car, and live content plans.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

Rumor claims new electric car maker Faraday Future is front for Apple

4 years ago

Rumor claims new electric car maker Faraday Future is front for Apple

A mysterious electric car maker called Faraday Future — backed by large resources — could be a front for Apple, a report speculated on Friday.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

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Apple hire suggests work on advanced EV software, 'digital license plate'

4 years ago

Apple hire suggests work on advanced EV software, 'digital license plate'

Adding fuel to the Apple Car rumor bonfire, Apple this summer hired an automotive engineer with vast experience in the electric vehicle industry, and who most recently worked at a company called Reviver, self-proclaimed creators of the world's first "digital license plate."

By Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Steve Jobs considered an 'Apple Car' in 2008, iPod creator remembers

4 years ago

Steve Jobs considered an 'Apple Car' in 2008, iPod creator remembers

The idea of a so-called 'Apple Car' has been gestating within the company for some time, as former iPod chief and Nest CEO Tony Fadell revealed that Steve Jobs toyed with the idea back in 2008.

By Neil Hughes | 4 years ago

This week on AppleInsider: China woes, Apple TV launch date, OS updates & more

4 years ago

This week on AppleInsider: China woes, Apple TV launch date, OS updates & more

Apple released significant updates for iOS, OS X, and watchOS this week, but ran into serious issues in China, even as it tried to put a positive spin on its environmental efforts there.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

Apple hires away Nvidia's director of deep learning software, suggests work on autonomous vehicle

4 years ago

Apple hires away Nvidia's director of deep learning software, suggests work on autonomous vehicle

Rumors of an autonomous Apple car were rekindled on Friday after a report revealed the company recently hired Jonathan Cohen, now former director of Nvidia's CUDA Libraries and Software Solutions machine learning program.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Microsoft represents only serious competition for Apple hardware, Steve Ballmer says

4 years ago

Microsoft represents only serious competition for Apple hardware, Steve Ballmer says

Microsoft is the only company poised to give Apple serious competition in terms of hardware, former Chief Executive Steve Ballmer commented on a Bloomberg TV show Friday morning.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

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