Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is on the move today as investors react to rumors about the company’s car plans.
Let’s check out the latest Apple car rumors below!
- The begin with, Apple is reportedly developing an electric vehicle (EV).
- Rumors claim that it’s also working on a self-driving system for this car.
- Insiders told Bloomberg that the company was previously deciding on two different paths.
- The first would have been an EV with limited autonomous functions.
- That would have matched current self-driving offerings on the market.
- The second path is for the development of a fully autonomous vehicle.
- According to people close to the matter, Apple is going down this second route.
- Leading this effort is Kevin Lynch, the company’s Apple Watch software executive.
- The recent rumors claim that Apple wants the car ready for launch in four years.
- That’s a much shorter timeframe than the previous rumor of five to seven years.
- The rumors claim Apple recently reached a major milestone in its self-driving tech, which could be the reason for the faster launch estimate.
- It’s also worth noting that rumors state AAPL won’t even include pedals or a steering wheel in the EV.
- What it would likely have is an information center with relevant data for travelers.
- That could be similar in appearance to an iPad and located near the center of the vehicle.
- It’s also likely that Apple will have to seek help from automotive companies when making its car.
- However, it’s still unclear who the company will team up with.
AAPL stock is up 2.9% in pre-market trading on Friday.
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