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Apple Inc. is in the process of hiring automotive technology experts, set to work out of the company’s secret facility in Cupertino, Calif. to potentially develop a car, according to a report from The Financial Times.

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Industry experts have been speculating Apple has been exploring the medical and automotive industry as a growth area for the company for some time now, as revenue from iPad products continues to dip. Mercedes-Benz’s head of research and development is reportedly the most recent addition to Apple’s new automotive-focused team.

Adrian Percia, Apple’s head of mergers and acquisitions, reportedly met with Tesla Motors Inc. last year, which sparked speculation that the company may have considered acquiring the Model S electric car manufacturer, founded by billionaire Elon Musk. The Wall Street Journal is reporting Apple’s rumoured car project is called “Project Titan,” and that its current version “resembles a minivan.”