Hyundai and Kia deny talks with Apple on self-driving cars

Shares drop sharply as investor hopes evaporate

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Shares of South Korean automaker Hyundai and its affiliate Kia were down sharply in Monday after the two said they are not talking with Apple about making autonomous vehicles. (Source phots by AP)

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Hyundai Motor said on Monday that it is not in talks with Apple to develop self-driving cars, denying early reports that the South Korean automaker was close to completing a joint production deal with the U.S. tech company.

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