Is Apple really developing a car?
- Yes, it’s been exploring the idea since 2014 The project, Titan, has morphed over the years Currently, Apple is focusing on an autonomous car
Will Apple’s car definitely be electric?
- Apple’s car has been rumoured to be an EV It will be compatible with the CCS standard Apple has a special interest in battery tech
What will Apple’s car look like?
- It might not have a steering wheel or pedals It could have a roomy interior like Canoo’s Thought to include an iPad-like touch screen
Is Apple building its own car?
- The company will likely rely on partnerships It might be built in the US Expect strong safeguards
When will Apple’s car be available?
- Could debut by 2025 The hope is for it to be fully autonomous Apple might introduce a car with lesser tech
What’s the latest news about Apple’s car?
19 November 2021 - Apple’s autonomous electric car could debut in 2025 with no steering wheel
11 November 2021 - Is this what the Apple Car will look like?
13 August 2021 - Apple executives are in Korea negotiating Apple Car production plans
14 April 2021 - Apple Car: Will Apple actually announce a fully-autonomous EV soon?
13 April 2021 - LG Magna e-Powertain could power the Apple car
26 February 2021 - Kia talks maybe not over?
22 February 2021 - Apple in talks with multiple suppliers regarding lidar sensors
8 February 2021 - Hyundai source says that Apple Car discussions have stopped
5 February 2021 - Apple said to be in talks with numerous Japanese automakers
4 February 2021 - Latest rumours say Apple EV will be fully autonomous and built by Kia in Georgia
29 January 2021 - Hyundai expresses reservations
23 January 2021 - Apple posts 300 job listings
8 January 2021 - Is Apple developing a self-driving electric car with Hyundai?
22 December 2020 - Reuters reports Apple will make a passenger car by 2024 with ’next-level’ battery tech
09 December 2020 - Reports of Apple establishing car supply chain surface
08 December 2020 - Car unit now lead by AI chief
21 May 2020 - Apple will look to control every aspect of its autonomous car tech
21 April 2020 - Apple files a patent for window-tinting tech
26 June 2019 - Apple is still working on self-driving tech
10 August 2018 - Former Tesla lead engineer now works on Project Titan
4 November 2015 - Fadell talks about Apple’s car approach
15 June 2018 - Apple hires Waymo engineer
Apple has hired a high-profile senior engineer of Google/Alphabet’s Waymo self-driving vehicle effort in a move that signals Apple’s development of autonomous efforts.
16 May 2018 - Apple has 62 self-driving vehicles in California
In May 2018 Apple had 62 vehicles and 87 drivers available to test autonomous vehicles, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said in response to questions from macReports. The move follows on from other reports earlier in the year.
15 November 2017 - Apple says self-driving car software improves obstacle detection
Apple researchers were able to achieve “highly encouraging results” spotting pedestrians and cyclists with LiDAR thanks to new software. See also New Apple SUVs with LIDAR spotted
