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Hyundai, Kia confirm cessation of “Apple Car” negotiations

It’s official. The Apple/Hyundai talks are off for the time being. South Korean carmaker Hyundai and affiliate Kia have declared they are no longer in negotiations with Apple to manufacture the rumored Apple Car. Hyundai has publicly stated that it’s no longer in discussions with Apple regarding the project. In a regulatory filing, Hyundai and […]

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Rumor: Apple pauses talks with Hyundai, may opt for other manufacturer for Apple Car project

Per several rumors over the course of last week, Apple and Hyundai, which owns Kia, may have paused talks to create an Apple Car. Apple has apparently also been discussing its automative plans with other manufacturers, and while there have been rumors as to Apple considering a deal with Hyundai/Kia, Apple could sign an agreement […]

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Rumor: Apple could invest roughly $3.6 billion in Kia to produce 100,000 “Apple Car” units per year

The Apple/Kia auto project rumors continue. A new report from South Korean news outlet Dong-A has indicated that Apple and Kia are close to reaching a deal that would see Apple invest about 4 trillion won (roughly $3.6 billion) on a collaborative “Apple Car” project with the company. The report, which doesn’t cite sources, says […]

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Apple to sign electric car partnership deal with Hyundai by March, could begin working “beta version” of Apple Car next year

Something pretty cool may be happening with the Apple Car project. Per Reuters, Apple and Hyundai will sign a deal to partner on autonomous vehicles by March. Full production is set to begin in 2024. This period could also allow for a “beta version” of the Apple Car as early as next year. The unit […]

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CarPlay, Android Auto functionality included in all 2017 vehicles with SYNC 3

You’ll be able to use CarPlay as well as Android auto in Ford’s entire line of 2017 cars, SUVs, light trucks and electric vehicles. On Monday, the company announced that it will bring CarPlay to already-released 2017 models such as the Fusion, Mustang, and Explorer, while other models like the 2017 F-150, Focus, Edge, and […]