Apple is interrupting talks with electric cars with Hyundai and Kia

Multiple rumors over the past week have suggested that Apple discussed the production of Apple cars with Hyundai and its affiliate Hyundai Kia, but those talks have recently been cut short. Bloomberg.

Apple has also discussed its Apple Car plans with other automakers, so despite rumors suggesting that Apple is considering an agreement with Hyundai / Kia, Apple could enter into an agreement with another company. Nikkei earlier today, he said Apple was talking to at least six Japanese automakers about supply partnerships and production contributions.

At begining of the week, CNBC said Apple was close to finalizing a deal with Kia. Apple’s talks with Hyundai have been known since the beginning of January, when Hyundai confirmed that it had talks with Apple.

“We understand that Apple is in talks with a variety of global automakers, including Hyundai Motor. As the discussion is in its infancy, nothing has been decided,” the company said. Just a few hours later, Hyundai returned the statement and removed the reference to Apple.

The Hyundai announcement and other detailed rumors about Apple’s negotiations with the car manufacturer upset Apple. Conformable Bloomberg, it is not clear if and when talks between Apple and Hyundai could resume, but there are a limited number of car manufacturers that could produce vehicles for Apple.

If talks continue, it is likely that Apple will reach a partnership with Kia to manufacture the “Apple Car” at the American factory Kia in Georgia.

Apple has some time to work out its production and production plans Bloomberg In a previous report, it was said that it would take five to seven years for “Apple Car” to be ready for launch.