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!

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Comments

Anonymous

Only compatible with Apple roads… Oh, wait…

09/23/2016 - 14:04 |
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Anonymous

These posts are just stupid, it would be a great business move

09/23/2016 - 14:35 |
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Anonymous

Expecting a 300hp car at 1 million dollars with optional everything. XD

09/23/2016 - 14:38 |
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Anonymous

Well mclarens DEFINITELY won’t have an aux in port 😄

09/23/2016 - 14:54 |
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Anonymous

It won’t allow phonecalls while driving

Me: Siri, call Jim.
Siri: Sorry, no can do. You’re driving. Talking to a person is hazardous.
Me: Siri, Google Now is better than you
Siri: What did you say, mate?!

Ends up in a crash…

09/23/2016 - 14:57 |
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Matthew Benson

The filler cap may go away with next year’s model…

09/23/2016 - 14:57 |
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Anonymous

Mandatory software updates, can’t drive the car until you update. Then after update occurs, the car shuts down with no sign of life and you have to buy another. Just as your lawsuit about the update that killed your car is about to to go to court, it is magically “fixed” but now you have bought two cars.

09/23/2016 - 15:00 |
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Black Fury

Update that crash your car

09/23/2016 - 15:02 |
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Zachary Korte

Oh god i would never veiw mclaren in the same way

09/23/2016 - 15:08 |
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Anonymous

Probably would sell the car for the bargain of £2 billion

09/23/2016 - 15:11 |
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