Get ready, the collaboration you’ve been waiting for is in the works. As an industry-leader in tech innovation, it’s no surprise that reports are coming out about a possible collaboration between Apple and Volkswagen. The goal? To take Apple’s self-driving car project to the next level by turning existing T6 Transporter vans into self-driving shuttles for Apple employees.
The Beginning Works
The New York Times report explains that the entire Apple car team is fully committed to getting the shuttle service up and running, though can’t confirm plans of what will come after. Though here at Elgin Volkswagen, we suspect that the powerhouse mash-up will lead to many more modern projects in the future. And while we’ve known that Apple’s vision for self-driving cars began last year with a few other partnerships in mind, it was no doubt Volkswagen’s similar dedication to pushing the boundaries that led to the partnership.
What We Know So Far
Start getting excited! As the partnership continues, so will the details on what the service will look like. What we know so far is that the shuttle service project, proposed to be developed in the not-so-distant future, is known as PAIL (Palo Alto to Infinite Loop, the name of the street the company’s previous main campus was situated on), and VW will be the company providing Apple with those said vehicles.
Can’t wait?
If you happen to be in the Palo Alto area, you may be able to spot the Apple prototypes cruising around the area. In the meantime, stop by Volkswagen Dealer Elgin to take your pick of some of VW’s very best. It’s an exciting time to be a VW buyer, the future is looking bright with refreshing tech and innovative plans in the works.
Stop on in at 2630 Auto Mall Dr. in Elgin, IL 60124 to see our selection of new Volkswagen and pre-owned vehicles nearby! We are happy to help you find your future Volkswagen model and look forward to serving you!