Apple to use Lexus RX 450h for Autonomous Driving Test Program

[krew]

krew

Apple joins Google in using the Lexus crossover for their computer controlled driving tests.

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[Dan]

This will be great...for the future. But would be nice to have Apple CarPlay now, while we wait for the rest!

 

[meth.ix]

It's a 2015 model, not 2016

 

[DOC4Lex]

This great news for Apple inc but not so good for Lexus owners who still till this day can't access Apple CarPlay integration with the infotainment system.

 

[krew]

krew

The SUV was covered in sensors, just like you'd expect.

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[Tragic Bronson]

This will be great...for the future. But would be nice to have Apple CarPlay now, while we wait for the rest!

Maybe Apple is trying to find a way to put ACP into it lol

 

[Ray99]

It seems that Lexus RX hybrid and Toyota Prius are favourite models for Google and Apple to use for testing their technology.

 

[Trexus]

The RX 450h has good enough room compared to the NX 300h. Glad that Apple is using a Lexus.

I believe Uber uses Volvos for their autonomous vehicles. Definitely a race between Apple, Google, Uber/Lyft and Telsa...