Apple Car just can’t get a break.
On Monday, Hyundai and Kia said they’re not in talks with Apple regarding development of an autonomous car, according to Reuters.
A Bloomberg report added that Apple paused discussions with the two Korean companies on building an electric car “weeks ago.” Apple has also talked with other manufacturers, the report claims.
It’s unclear whether a deal with Hyundai or the affiliated Kia is completely off the table, or whether it could be revisited at a later date. After confirming the talks with Apple in January, Hyundai quickly backpedaled, confirming only that it’s been talking to partners about building an autonomous electric car. Now, the chance of the deal ever happening definitely seems diminished. Read more…
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