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Can this Apple concept car change the way we travel in future?

Last updated on: April 29, 2013 12:47 IST

A car by Apple was one of Steve Jobs' biggest dreams that remained unfulfilled. "Jobs really wanted to design a car," said Mickey Drexler, Apple's long time board member, in a conference.

He believes that if Jobs did have the time to design the car, it would have probably garnered 50 per cent of the auto market.

Inspired by Apple products, 22-year old Liviu Tudoran has designed iMove - an Apple Macintosh concept car.

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Can this Apple concept car change the way we travel in future?

Last updated on: April 29, 2013 12:47 IST

His idea was to create a car inspired by Apple products that will break the general idea of conventional vehicle for the year 2020, keeping in mind the main characteristics, design language and culture of the brand.

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Can this Apple concept car change the way we travel in future?

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He feels that Apple Machintiosh is an exclusive brand with personality that has specific range of target buyers - these are people already using the Apple products and are eager to drive more than just a vehicle.

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Can this Apple concept car change the way we travel in future?

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The top part of the car, inspired by the Apple's Macintosh mouse, can open during the driving to give a cabriolet feeling.

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Can this Apple concept car change the way we travel in future?

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The interior of the car will also be with a difference. Tudoran has worked out various configuration to seat three passengers. The entire dashboard will be a touchscreen.

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Can this Apple concept car change the way we travel in future?

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The car will be customisable. The photocromic material used for the exterior transparent area of the car can allow the users to change the vehicle's appearance using different available presets.

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Can this Apple concept car change the way we travel in future?

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The roof of this concept will be covered with pyramidal shaped glass receptors that are able to change the vehicles electronic dashboard.

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Can this Apple concept car change the way we travel in future?

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iMove will have elastic textile material at the back. The material will hold tight any type of object under its pressure.

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Can this Apple concept car change the way we travel in future?

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A look at how the car will open to let the passenger inside.

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Can this Apple concept car change the way we travel in future?

Last updated on: April 29, 2013 12:47 IST

A look at the sitting arrangement and dashboard.