The rumors around project car made in Apple are more beautiful. This Wednesday, the Financial Times referred to the negotiations for the takeover of the legendary automaker McLaren, known for its cars of Formula 1 and for its “supercars” very high-end.
Very quickly, the latter has denied having discussions with Apple. “We can confirm that McLaren is not in discussion with Apple regarding any potential investment,” said AFP a spokesman for the manufacturer.
today, it is the New York Times which brings its stone to the edifice by revealing discussions with the american Bed Motors, which designs and manufactures electric vehicles with two wheels. Based on three different sources, the daily claims that Apple has already hired several engineers from Bed Motors.
again, such an acquisition would allow Apple to speed up the movement in the field of electric vehicles autonomous. It will be recalled, however, that the apple has never been neither discussed nor confirmed its projects in the field. And according to the latest noises were reported by "people close to the matter", the california firm would have even pulled the hand brake and given a serious blow of steering wheel to give a different orientation to its program.
according To the New York Times, in the absence of significant progress, large swathes of the "project Titan" would have been put to sleep and dozens of people thanked.
Now, it would be a matter of focusing on the technology behind an autonomous car and not on the design of a complete vehicle. A reorientation driven by Bob Mansfield, a veteran of Apple, which has made its come back this summer to take over the project Titan.
According to observers, the firm at the apple might choose to license its technology to manufacturers of automobiles. Where do these rumors multiple acquisitions.
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