07-26-2015, 10:21 AM | #1 |
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BMW and Apple were in talks over the i3
BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW and Apple were in talks over the i3 MacRumors is reporting that Project Titan was/is infact a real project aimed at creating the so called Apple Car and that Apple was in talks to create and alliance with BMW. This alliance would use the i3 as the basis of the Apple Car. This is all purportedly in the past tense now as many rumors have pointed to talks being called off in the last year. Nevertheless it is an interesting idea, namely packing one of BMWs more advanced architecture/drivetrain setups with the latest Apple OS and connectivity solutions. This would probably be the ultimate riding machine for those who simply see a car as a conveyance or a place to be while communting to work. Why did the deal not go forward at this time? No one knows and everything is speculation. But you can guess that Apples need for complete control over the product would easily clash with BMWs plans to expand the BMW i range and further develop the i3 in their own mold/ideas. |
07-26-2015, 10:36 AM | #2 |
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So much click bait over this. Car companies are "in talks" all the time, nbd.
It makes sense that Apple would want to start their investigations with the car that has the most technically advanced mass production process in the world. I'd be more surprised if they didn't sniff around the i3! |
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07-26-2015, 10:37 AM | #3 |
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Just adding the Apple name would bring an additional exorbitant markup! Glad they scrapped the idea. Don't want to see a giant apple rolling around town.
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07-26-2015, 11:03 AM | #6 |
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So funny to read this, as I have always thought that the i3 in white could simply be an Apple iCar if it had a different badge and grille. The styling is VERY Apple.
It would mean a much higher price no doubt, as Apple love massive mark ups. But would also sell 10x more cars...of the same car Glad they didn't do it, for both those reasons. |
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07-26-2015, 11:29 AM | #8 |
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I actually think the i3 is too polarizing a design for Apple to go with it. Some people like the futuristic style, but most people I know think it's ugly. The Tesla Model S or perhaps the upcoming Model III would likely fall more in line with Apple's current design aesthetic of sleek, thin, and mass appeal.
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Anyway, if they had stuck an Apple badge on it, all the Apple fans would have said it is the best car design in history Look at the (ugly and pointless) Apple Watch for evidence |
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07-26-2015, 12:35 PM | #13 |
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Googli3 might be a better direction for talks to be going.......googly 3 fits the car since it is kinda ugly anyway, lol
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07-26-2015, 01:11 PM | #15 |
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I was given an i3 as a loaner last time I was in for service. I had the car for several days. The range could be improved, but overall I think BMW did a fantastic job. It's a great commuter car and even though I've never been impressed by its looks, most people I came across really liked it.
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Please wait, your i3 requires an updated using 95% of your cars remaining memory. It will now run like dog until you buy the next version. Enjoy.
I use apple products by the way but am delighted how the i3 and i8 worked out on their own with BMW.
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Yes, but the reason for that is because Apple has been one of the most biggest innovators - think about how they revolutionized listening to music with the ipod and then revolutionized the smartphone with the iphone. Prior to the iphone, Blackberry dominated the smartphone market and Nokia dominated the remaining phone market. Apple's iphone drove both into the ground. Apple's easy to use user interfaces have set the standard for every device and have been copied by just about everyone.
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Just curious, but how do you know what falls more in line with Apple's current design aesthetic? I would think that Apple values better build quality with even small things like buttons, switches, and material application which clearly the Tesla Model S is lacking. Also, BMWi seems to have not made even the back seat an afterthought unlike Tesla with plenty of headroom and comfort. Even with good old regular BMW, the 7 Series of 20 years ago has a better designed and well thought out back seat versus the Tesla Model S. Could have sworn Apple values thinking everything through and not making something an afterthought, but maybe that's just me. I haven't seen anyone on any forum point out the fact that BMWi is a separate division of BMW. Can't understand why people think that BMW and BMWi are one in the same. Heck, in all BMW's marketing material, they are clearly stating that they "borrowed" technology and items like CFRP processes and design architecture from BMWi.
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