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 3 years ago 5

'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 26

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 25

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 14

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 0

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 16

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 23

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 15

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 22

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 8

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 84

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 4 years ago 18

Apple in talks with Chinese firms for 'Apple Car' batteries

Apple is reportedly negotiating with two separate Chinese technology firms over sourcing batteries for its forthcoming "Apple Car."

William Gallagher 4 years ago 3

Apple loses third manager from 'Apple Car' in six months

Robotics team leader Dave Scott has left the "Apple Car" project, marking the third major departure from the project since the start of 2021.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 13

'Apple Car' may use AR for windshield heads-up display

The windshield of "Apple Car" may present the driver with an augmented reality view for lane control, hazard avoidance, and otherwise obscured details of the environment.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

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