Maybe they are waiting for air tags to be released so we can’t find our Applecar easier
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Sketchy Report Says Apple Car is Years Ahead of Schedule, Will Debut Next Year
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It comes with a 1-year warranty, can be extended 2-years, will slow down by the end of year 3, forced to upgrade in year 4 as it is now considered vintage. Apple will buy your car back for 5% of the original purchase price so nobody else can have it. I could be wrong but plausible.
Be curious about how the car app store will work though. The self-driving mode can most likely be purchased for a monthly fee but limited to the miles supported based on the amount paid. At least with the family share plan, you can spread the miles out to others if not used. That will be a bonus?
Be curious about how the car app store will work though. The self-driving mode can most likely be purchased for a monthly fee but limited to the miles supported based on the amount paid. At least with the family share plan, you can spread the miles out to others if not used. That will be a bonus?
Let’s be realistic, other car manufacturers who have almost certainly spent way more on developing an electric car and aren’t even close on matching Tesla range and certainly self driving, apple won’t be close. If anything, they’ll try to compete on the high end for lower volume vehicles, and they’ll still be behind the S/X, and knowing apple will charge 30-50% more...and not provide a charging cable.
I’m with you there. First comes the set top box, plugs in to any TV, add Apple speakers, eventually the widescreen TV. Start with the Apple chip carplay automation smarts with subscription updates, entertainment and connectivity, add the branded power train and cabin later.
“How much for the undercoating?”
“Not available as an add-on, but you can buy the version with undercoating for an additional $250k...”
“Not available as an add-on, but you can buy the version with undercoating for an additional $250k...”
Having had a ‘17 Civic Hatch with lane assist, and a 2019 Volvo XC-40 with pilot assist, I personally feel like autonomy is WAY off. I know that these cars were not meant to be self-driving. But between playing bowling ball bumper rails between the lanes, and being totally tripped out by temporary lane paint changes at construction sites, heavy turns, etc., it seems forever away from my perspective. I’ve seen a video of a Tesla making a complete trip, but still.
Yes. And base warranty is only 1 year / 12,000 miles. You need AppleCarCare+ to get it extended.
Remember the Motorola Rokr?
They may start this way, but they’ll pull as much in house as they can over time.
Given that automakers often announce all-new vehicles years in advance, one possibility is that the Apple Car will be previewed in late 2021, but not released.
Apple is not an automaker and nobody should expect them to behave as if they are.
Apple is not an automaker and nobody should expect them to behave as if they are.
some folks are going to be expecting a kind of return policy and are going to be disappointed that they cannot return a car.
highly doubt there will ever be an “Apple car”. Implausible. Apple car dealerships? Yeah no.
Will the name of the car end with pro, max or plus ?
If this was true, there would be so much more information leaking. My guess is they're partnering with an existing OEM to put some Apple tech into a vehicle if they're doing anything at all.
How would apple car dealerships be any different than Tesla car dealerships? Why wouldn’t you just buy the car using your iPad or with the help of an employee at any Apple store?
The big issue would be service, not dealerships.
Most likely at this point.
The sheer amount of costs, legalities, proven crash safety measures and testing - which NONE of occurred yet - which is necessary to launch a car ... Apple just is not ready for yet. So a partnership and rebrand with a few production panel changes alongside an existing, modular platform like an NMVE (cell provider tower rental service) works like.
Partners:
Tesla,
a few chinese partnerships in electrical car manufacturing is possible as well,
Fisker too.
Audi or Porsche.
I see Audi currently as THE top contender for a fast to production partner ... they have a facility where BOTH the Audi R8 V-10 is produced alongside the upcoming Audi E-Tron Sport GT right now. This is NOT 2 assembly lines side by side ... this is 1 assembly line 3 stories high (3 levels in production) which can switch and adapt on the fly - building both units at same time!
PS: I somehow see that ANY leader that is part of this car project “ took over leadership of the project” ends up gone from the company. Has anyone that’s been the lead remained at the company after being pulled off?
In Our Testing, the Porsche Taycan's Range Nearly Equaled That of the Tesla Model S
The vast difference in EPA figures didn't amount to much in the real world.
GM super cruise is rated better than Tesla auto pilot.
I doubt they will be releasing a car because there is too much mess with it. There is too much red tape with dealership agreements like what Tesla had to go thru.
