http://www.techradar.com/news/apple-added-more-self-driving-cars-to-its-fleet-but-its-still-in-the-slow-lane

If the glacially slow pace for the release of the Apple HomePod smart speaker serves as any indication, Apple is taking its sweet time developing its variations on the hot topics of modern tech. In the meantime, competitors are achieving leads that would seemingly make it difficult for Apple to catch up.

Consider Apple's approach to automated cars. Previously, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company had just three Lexus RX450h SUVs in its fleet, but over the last few months it has expanded that humble number to 27, reports Bloomberg.