Apple has basically confirmed that they’re entering the automobile industry. The project has apparently been in the works for a year, and though it hasn’t been 100% confirmed, we may see the Apple Car in the market by 2019.
Apple Has More Secrets than the CIA
The company is notorious for keeping things secret, and for patenting nearly everything. Apple is allegedly moving for the car making industry in the next few years, and there is strong belief that they may be working on an electric car.
The company has been hiring engineers that specialize in autonomous driving, battery technology and the auto industry. These employees number in the hundreds. Sources have declared that the first Apple Car will be launching in 2019, as per Steve Jobs’ vision. Analysts have even attached a price tag to the project, starting at around $55,000 and going up to $100,000.
The Company Even Met with the California DMV
Apple was even reported to have met with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to discuss regulations for testing self-driving cars. The DMV has granted permission for self-driving car testing to about twelve companies. Just last week, the DMV declared that all self-driving cars must have a licensed human driver behind the wheel during tests.
Apple Car Will Thwart Competition
This move is obviously to tease the competition. Many car makers are getting into the smart car business. Volvo, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and others are making moves to develop autonomous cars or cars with autonomous features. Nissan and other Asian car makers are good contenders to make cars efficient and affordable, but a self-driving car out of Apple will bring excitement to many. It’s possible it may even outdo the hype that Tesla usually brings with their cars.
Apple CEO Admits to Keeping Money Abroad
Tim Cook revealed in an interview that Apple kept more than $100 billion outside the United States. After all, more than half of Apple’s revenue comes from abroad, so it would make very little sense to bring it over to the US and have to pay taxes.
It’s only to be expected from Apple since they handle a significant amount of capital all over the world. The company will surely continue to expand as they dabble on all the most relevant industries of the time. Apple will likely bring a very elegant car to the market, different from all others. It’s likely to be closer to a luxury car than other models out of Google. The technology has possibly been in development since Steve Jobs was CEO, so it’s no surprise that they’ve announced such a close release date.
New Apple Offices Will Be Built Within the Next Few Years
The new Apple HQ will cost $5 billion to build. The structure has the look of a UFO, and will transform the Cupertino space into a wealth of green and high-tech architecture to show the true face of Apple.
The Cats Will Slowly Get Out of the Bag
More information about the new headquarters and the new Apple Car will continue to roll out as time goes by. Truly enough, Apple probably keeps the best secrets in all of Silicon Valley, maybe even in all of the US. They will only unveil choice details every now and then. Nevertheless, the public is more than excited to see what Apple will bring to the table. Most likely, they’ll be developing a car that will be sold in masses. Their intention seems to be very different from Google’s approach, which is more along the lines of providing public transportation. Knowing Apple, they’ll develop a private car roster that will take clients wherever they need to go. This will probably cost a pretty penny, too.
Only time will tell what the next step for Apple will be. They have a lot on their hands, and it will all likely succeed. Tim Cook and Apple Inc will not rest until our phones, watches, laptops, tablets and even cars have the Apple branding.
