Many questions hang over Apple Inc.’s car project, but one thing is increasingly clear: The project won’t fail for lack of credible production partners. This was in response to a question about his willingness to partner with Apple at a press conference to discuss the Japanese car maker’s quarterly results. Speculation about the established automotive industry’s role in an Apple car project has spread since Hyundai dropped the big news that it was in talks with the iPhone maker last month. Not so long ago, car makers were reluctant to work with the tech sector, let alone become contract manufacturers for tech brands. To varying degrees in Asia and Detroit alike, car makers are getting more comfortable with sharing the road.

Source: Mint February 09, 2021 16:18 UTC