9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren

With rumours of an Apple buyout for McLaren quickly denied by the latter company, here are a few 'innovations' that we're hoping we'll be spared from...
9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren

This week, it was rumoured that Apple was in talks with McLaren about a possible takeover. The reports were soon quashed by McLaren itself, and while that doesn’t rule out the possibility entirely, it’s probably best it doesn’t happen. After all, who knows what sort of ‘innovations’ Apple might bring to the McLaren stable given the chance.

These are the sort of things we’d have to look forward to…

Sat navs pre-loaded with Bono's voice

9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren

Yep, even if you didn’t ask for it.

Wheels that aren't even connected

9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren

Just like earphones, wheels have always been attached to the car. Which makes sense. But if Apple got involved…

Hilariously fragile windscreens

9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren

McLaren service centres replaced with Genius Bars

9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren

McLaren 650S Plus - 20% larger for no apparent reason

9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren

Apple Maps loaded as standard

9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren

Expect to get lost. A lot. While Bono shouts at you.

Fuel filler cap moved underneath the car

9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren

Because having it in an easy-to-reach area is just too mainstream. Also, you’d only be allowed to use official Apple fuel pumps. And they’ll change the nozzle every couple of years, so you’ll have to buy an adapter.

Chronic overheating

9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren

New line of 'Beats By Ron Dennis' headphones launched

9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren

Actually, maybe this one wouldn’t be so bad…

What other ‘innovations’ do you think a McLaren/Apple tie-up could produce? Hit the comments!

Comments

Anonymous

New Mclaren 775, 775 Plus, 775 S and introducing Mclaren 875 without exhaust pipes.
Bluetooth exhaust accessory available from $50k

09/23/2016 - 13:09 |
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Anonymous

It won’t have windows

09/23/2016 - 13:14 |
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Anonymous

If they made an fully electric apple mclaren it would switch off at 60% #becauseapple

09/23/2016 - 13:16 |
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Roadster / Tail Red

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Im currently typing this with a iPhone at 50%

09/23/2016 - 14:30 |
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Anonymous

And then they suddenly change the fuel filler pipe shape e. g. to a smaller square section, making it impossibile to use normal pump handles with cylindrical nozzles, because innovation!!

09/23/2016 - 13:30 |
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For the love of the car

Apple would probably remove the steering wheel ‘cause its been the same since the car was invented. Then they will sell you an adapter to connect the wheel for for just $2500000.

09/23/2016 - 13:40 |
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And Lamborghini fanboys would complain about it not having carburetors anymore

09/24/2016 - 22:49 |
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ShadowHuayra (HemiPower)

M(a)c(intosh)Laren

09/23/2016 - 13:41 |
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Anonymous

for some reason I think beats by ron will have a better sound quality than beats by dre!

09/23/2016 - 13:41 |
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Tomislav Celić

If Apple buys McLaren will Microsoft buy Ferrari

09/23/2016 - 13:42 |
2 | 0

BREAKING NEWS: Volkswagen Group acquired by Google Inc.

09/23/2016 - 14:39 |
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Anonymous

Main reason: Apple is SH!T

09/23/2016 - 13:49 |
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Anonymous

Youl always be promoted with “please update ecu to continue driving” and ever so often the car will get slower to make you buy the next gen

09/23/2016 - 13:52 |
4 | 0

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