Hyundai 'agonising' over potential tie-up with Apple 

Few details are known about the discussions but insiders say  options considered included Hyundai or Kia acting as a manufacturer for vehicles designed by Apple and sold under its brand

Tim Cooks's Apple has never acknowledged talks with the carmaker about building vehicles.

Executives at Hyundai are divided over a potential tie-up with Apple, with some raising concerns about becoming a contract manufacturer for the US tech giant, dimming the outlook for a deal.

Hyundai said earlier this month it was in preliminary talks with Apple, but gave no details. Local media said the firms were discussing an electric car and battery tie-up, while both companies declined to comment.