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

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

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

Apple Self-Driving SUV Involved in Accident in Silicon Valley

Despite being one of the world’s most valuable tech companies, Apple’s self-driving cars are still a work in progress. The company reported that one of their self-driving development vehicles was involved in a collision near the company’s headquarters in Silicon Valley.

FutureCar Staff 2018-10-07 18:24 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