Apple buying McLaren would make perfect sense

According to two newspaper reports, Apple is interested in buying McLaren. McLaren flatly denied that any talks were underway, but it’s worth a look at why Apple could be interested in the small British carmaker.

An acquisition would give Apple a small but significant carmaker that has enormous amounts of technological expertise in building drivetrains, vehicle control systems, and navigating complicated supplier-OEM relationships. McLaren also has significant experience working with advanced materials like carbon composites, aluminum, and carbon fiber.

It’s a small but important firm, best known for its sports cars — it sold 1,654 road cars in 2015 — and its Formula One team. But the company is much more than just a car manufacturer....

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