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Don't expect the Apple Car any time soon, says Ming-Chi Kuo

A second remark from Ming-Chi Kuo on Wednesday suggests that he has lost visibility on the Apple Car, and isn't clear when the vehicle might go into production.

Rumor Score

🤔 Possible

Mike Wuerthele | 2 months ago

Apple is inventing a revolutionary car audio system for Apple Car

Most of Apple's work on the Apple Car has been concerned with construction and design, but the company is inventing a whole new stereo system for the vehicle.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

Apple Car is a matter of 'when, not if' claims analyst

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives asserts that an Apple Car is coming, and predicts that it will be by 2026.

Rumor Score

🤔 Possible

William Gallagher | 5 months ago

Apple is working to reinvent the seatbelt for the Apple Car

The typical big red button to release a seatbelt is too old-fashioned for the Apple Car, which instead wants seatbelt buckles to light up, and even display information.

William Gallagher | 5 months ago

Third ex-Apple engineer charged over Apple Car technology theft

The Department of Justice has charged a third ex-engineer over the alleged theft of self-driving car tech in 2018, after the engineer tried to hand Apple's trade secrets over to a Chinese autonomous driving tech company.

Malcolm Owen | 6 months ago

The Apple Car is highly rated by possible buyers before it exists

A survey of new car buyers reports that a quarter would "definitely consider" an Apple Car, including more than 50% of the Tesla owners asked.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple hires veteran Lamborghini executive to work on 'Apple Car' team

Apple has hired a former Lamborghini executive to help lead the design of its rumored "Apple Car," signaling that the company is still moving ahead with the project.

Mike Peterson | 1 year ago

Volkswagen CEO isn't sure that Apple wants to build cars

The CEO of Volkswagen says he's certain Apple intends to expand CarPlay, but doesn't think it's likely to produce its own Apple Car.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple Car project loses another executive six months after hire

An automotive engineer who worked on the Apple Car team has left the Cupertino tech giant just days over six months after the company hired him.

Mike Peterson | 1 year ago

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Apple Car rumored to run new custom OS to control all aspects of driving

A new industry report claims that Apple is planning to have its own centrally integrated OS for the long-rumored Apple Car, similar to how Tesla has one system operating driving controls and entertainment.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

'Apple Car' team dissolved & 2025 launch may be in doubt says Ming-Chi Kuo

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the project team behind pre-production of the Apple Car has been dissolved, and without rapid reworking, the car will not make its expected 2025 launch.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple Car autopilot system rumored to be connected to new Korean supplier

A new report claims that Apple has been working with an unspecified South Korean partner to develop an autopilot processor for the rumored "Apple Car."

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

'Apple Car' needs Machine Learning to make driving decisions fast enough

Apple is planning to use Machine Learning in the "Apple Car," specifically because current processors are not fast enough to autonomously make key driving decisions without the technology.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

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 | 1 year 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 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 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.