PhotoApple, which laid off dozens of employees from its secretive car project this month, is increasingly seeking help from outside companies with expertise in vehicles. Apple has already hired several former Lit Motors engineers. Apple declined to comment, as did Lit Motors. Yet internally, it has pursued a car project, called Project Titan, which has had ups and downs in leadership and direction. An acquisition of Lit Motors could also help Apple rethink its strategy with building an electric car.

Source: New York Times September 21, 2016 16:35 UTC