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Apple hires Lamborghini exec to help lead design of its self-driving EV — Fortune

The company hired Luigi Taraborrelli, a 20-year veteran of the Italian carmaker, to help lead the design of Apple’s future vehicle, writes Mark Gurman.

Here is the link: https://fortune.com/2022/07/28/apple-hires-lamborghini-exec-luigi-taraborrelli-help-lead-design-self-driving-ev/ 

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