Whether BMW is a partner or just a supplier, Apple would likely leverage the automaker’s knowledge of composite structures, and the result could be a BMW i3–like city car of its own design to appeal to the scarf wearers who form the core of Apple’s fan base. Trademark Apple cues could include textured metal surfaces and a completely fresh take on the driver interface, which will serve as a seamless gateway to the company’s online universe.

Powertrain: If Apple’s heavy recruitment of battery engineers is any indication, it will likely carry a battery-electric drivetrain. Automation will come when it’s ready.