One of Apple 's 66 self - driving test cars was involved in a rear - end accident in California on 31 August , the company has said . The autonomous vehicle , a Lexus Hybrid , was travelling at less than 1 mph when it was in collision with a Nissan Leaf travelling at around 15 mph . Apple received permission to test autonomous vehicles on California public roads in 2017. Apple said there were no injuries but both vehicles were damaged .
One of Apple 's 66 self - driving test cars was involved in a rear - end accident in California on 31 August , the company has said . The autonomous vehicle , a Lexus Hybrid , was travelling at less than 1 mph when it was in collision with a Nissan Leaf travelling at around 15 mph . Apple said there were no injuries but both vehicles were damaged .