Apple Delays its Long Rumored Electric ‘Apple Car’ Until 2026, According to Sources

​The much-anticipated electric "Apple Car" from technology giant Apple Inc. won’t be here until at least 2026, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday citing sources familiar with the company's plans. It also appears that Apple is abandoning the Apple Car’s SAE Level-5 autonomous driving technology for a more simplified self-driving system for highways.

FutureCar Staff 2022-12-06 15:30 PT

Honda Motor Co Plans to Partner with Electronics Giant Sony on a New Electric Vehicle Joint Venture

​Japan’s Honda Motor Co and electronics company Sony have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a new joint venture company to develop and sell electric vehicles and provide mobility services. The agreement would see a legacy automaker developing high tech electric vehicles with a company outside of the auto industry. iPhone maker Apple Inc is seeking a similar partnership for its rumored "Apple Car" project.

Eric Walz2022-04-10 11:00 PT

Apple Hires Tesla’s Autopilot Software Director for its Secretive 'Apple Car' Project

The latest high-profile hire for the Apple Car project dubbed “Project Titan'' comes from Tesla, Bloomberg has reported. Apple has hired Christopher “CJ” Moore to work on the software for its self-driving car project, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Moore was in the spotlight earlier this year after remarks he made about the capabilities of Tesla’s Autopilot autonomous driving feature.

Eric Walz2021-12-12 14:25 PT

The Apple Car Project Has Reportedly Stalled Due to Unreasonable Demands Put on Chinese Battery Suppliers CATL & BYD

Apple Inc’s secretive Apple Car project has hit another roadblock after talks with Chinese battery suppliers Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and BYD have stalled, Reuters reported on Friday. The computer giant was in talks with both battery suppliers to supply the batteries for Apple’s electric car project, but the California company’s unreasonable demands on the two companies have caused negotiations to break down.

FutureCar Staff 2021-11-28 13:35 PT

Apple is Talks with Toyota to Build its Electric Car, Reports Say

A new report from Digitimes has put the spotlight back on Apple Inc.’s secretive Apple Car project dubbed “Project Titan” and it looks as though the iPhone maker is moving forward with its plans. Apple recently met with Japanese and Asian suppliers, and now the computer giant is said to be meeting with executives at Toyota to mass produce its Apple Car.

Eric Walz2021-10-10 10:15 PT

LG Electronics & Magna International Finalize Agreement for New ePowertrain Joint Venture That’s Linked to the Secretive ‘Apple Car’ Project

South Korean manufacturer LG Electronics has finalized its new joint venture agreement with automotive supplier Magna International Inc. that will develop e-powertrains and other components for electric vehicles. The new company is named “LG Magna e-Powertrain" and it was linked to Apple Inc's secretive "Apple Car" project in April.

Eric Walz2021-09-03 12:45 PT

Apple in Talks to Build an EV Battery Factory in the U.S. with Chinese Battery Makers, Reports Say

Reuters reports that computer giant Apple Inc is in early-stage talks with Chinese EV battery manufacturers Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) and BYD to build a battery factory in the U.S. that could supply batteries for the secretive Apple Car project dubbed “Project Titan.”

Eric Walz2021-07-15 15:45 PT

Apple is ‘Very Near’ to Signing Contract With Magna International & LG Electronics to build its Electric Car, Sources Say

Reports of computer giant Apple Inc building an electric car have been circulating in Silicon Valley for the past 5 years. While Apple has never officially confirmed its plans, CEO Tim Cook has hinted at the project in the past, which is code named “Project Titan.” Now the Korean Times reports that the iPhone maker is very near to inking a deal with contract manufacturer Magna International to build its futuristic Apple Car.

Eric Walz2021-05-20 11:15 PT

Apple in Talks With Multiple Lidar Suppliers to Buy Sensors for its Self-driving Car

Apple Inc. is reportedly in talks with multiple lidar developers to supply the perception sensors for its secretive "Apple Car" project, Bloomberg reports. Rather than develop complex hardware in-house, Apple is looking to outside vendors to supply components for its planned autonomous and electric vehicle, the people said.

Eric Walz2021-03-28 12:50 PT

Automaker Kia is Said to Be Reviewing Plans to Build EVs with Multiple Firms, Hinting at Ongoing Talks with Tech Giant Apple

South Korean automaker Kia Motors Corp. is reportedly reviewing plans from multiple foreign firms to work together on building self-driving electric cars, Reuters reported on Wednesday. In addition, Kia’s parent, Hyundai Motor Group, has decided that its Kia brand would be in charge of any proposed cooperation with Apple on electric cars, the sources said.

FutureCar Staff 2021-02-26 16:00 PT

Computer Giant Apple Plans to Launch an Electric Car in 2024 with 'Next-Level' Battery Technology, Sources Say

As one of the biggest tech companies, Apple Inc. makes some of the world’s most popular consumer electronics products, including laptops, iPhones, iPads, smartwatches and headphones. Now it looks as though Apple is planning to add an EV to its portfolio. The iPhone maker is targeting 2024 to build a passenger car that might include its own advanced EV battery technology, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

Eric Walz2021-01-27 15:50 PT

Apple Cuts 200 Employees From its Secret Self-Driving Car Project

Tech giant Apple has dismissed about 200 employees from its secretive autonomous car project known as “Project Titan”.

Eric Walz2019-03-02 11:45 PT

Tesla Senior VP of Engineering Leaves to Join Apple’s 'Project Titan'

​Doug Field, who stepped down as the senior vice president of engineering at Tesla last month, is returning to Apple, the company said on Thursday. Most recently, Field oversaw Model 3 engineering at Tesla.

Eric Walz2018-09-16 12:31 PT

Apple CEO Finally Admits to Project Titan, ‘The Mother of all AI Projects’

On Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that the company is working on a self-driving car program. Cook called the effort “The mother of all A.I. projects.”

Eric Walz2017-07-20 17:07 PT

Apple Granted a Permit in California to Test Autonomous Vehicles

Apple revealed on Friday, April 14th (PDT) that it had been granted a permit to test autonomous vehicles on public roads in California.

Eric Walz2017-05-21 18:32 PT