Apple-Kia partnership not dead yet, report claims

Though Hyundai and Kia in February confirmed they were no longer in talks to create an 'Apple Car' for Apple, a report on Friday suggests there might still be hope for a partnership between the companies.Citing sources familiar with the matter, Korean outlet Chosun Biz, via Reuters, reports Apple last year inked a memorandum of understanding with Kia to cooperate on projects spanning eight different sectors.Hyundai in January said it was discussing a deal that would see Kia manufacture a so-called 'Apple Car,' but quickly walked back the statement after it caused a media firestorm. Electric vehicles, one of the categories covered in the MOU, was thought to be out of the picture after the automaker confirmed it was no longer in talks with Apple. Read more...