Apple car — much speculation — now some documentation

An Apple car has been the subject of speculation for some time. Recently, rumors have become more frequent. Electric propulsion & autonomous driving are common suggestions. Now, there seems to be some documentary evidence.

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/aug/14/apple-self-driving-car-project-titan-sooner-than-expected

It is likely to look different than other vehilces — partly because that is generally the Apple way — & because Apple designers Jony Ive & Marc Newson hate how modern cars look.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/14/9154871/apple-marc-newson-hates-modern-car-design

http://thenextweb.com/opinion/2015/02/16/jony-ives-car-snob-shouldnt-want-design-next-ride/

Perhaps a car based on the BMW i3 will look different enough.


Credit: AutoNet

http://9to5mac.com/2015/07/24/apple-bmw-negotiations/

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