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Elon Musk revealed on Thursday that Grok, the AI chatbot developed by his company xAI, will be integrated into Tesla vehicles starting next week. “Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles very soon. Next week at the latest,” Musk posted on X. The update follows xAI’s recent launch of Grok 4, the newest iteration of its conversational AI model. The deployment marks the first official integration of the chatbot into Tesla’s electric vehicles—a step Elon Musk had previously alluded to but hadn’t detailed until now. Elon Musk unveiled Grok 4 on Wednesday, accompanied by engineers from xAI. The latest model boasts…

Zeekr, Geely Auto’s high-end electric vehicle brand, has embraced hybrid technology in a strategic move to broaden its reach and attract a wider consumer base as competition in the auto market intensifies. Based in Hangzhou, the company has joined the growing list of Chinese EV manufacturers rolling out plug-in hybrid models, making Nio, headquartered in Shanghai, the sole automaker still committed exclusively to pure electric vehicles, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. On Wednesday, Zeekr stated that its hybrid technology is setting a new benchmark for long-range plug-in hybrids, delivering top-tier charging efficiency, rapid acceleration, and…

Nissan is cutting back its production targets for the upcoming LEAF EV ahead of its planned launch later this year. The decision comes amid the company’s broader efforts to stabilize operations and navigate ongoing restructuring. While intended as a strategic adjustment, the move may pose additional challenges to its recovery plan. The upcoming LEAF model is projected to play a key role in Nissan’s recovery strategy. As part of its sweeping restructuring efforts declared in May, the company revealed plans to cut its global workforce by approximately 15% and shut down seven production facilities. Most recently, the company has initiated…

Ford stated on Tuesday that its forthcoming EV battery facility in Michigan is eligible for production credits under the Trump administration’s newly passed legislation. Ford Motors declared it will move forward with the construction of its $3 billion battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, following the passage of President Donald Trump’s $3.4 trillion budget legislation, which preserved crucial production tax credits that had been at risk under an earlier congressional proposal. In May, Ford executives raised concerns that the $3 billion BlueOval Battery Park project would be jeopardized if the House of Representatives’ version of the bill became law, as it…

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) declared on Monday that Bentley, the iconic British luxury car brand, has officially joined its group. Since July 1, SAVWIPL has been exclusively managing the import, distribution, and servicing of Bentley vehicles across India, reinforcing the group’s foothold in the country’s expanding premium automobile sector. Bentley’s inclusion marks its entry as the sixth brand in the Volkswagen Group’s India portfolio, alongside Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini. A new entity called Bentley India has been established under the SAVWIPL group to exclusively manage the operations of the brand. Prior to this transition, the…

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a new inquiry into 1,187,232 Ram pickup trucks due to suspected issues with the transmission system that persist after earlier recalls. The latest investigation, led by NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), is not officially a recall at this stage, but it builds upon concerns raised in two previous recall campaigns involving these vehicles. According to the ODI, the current issue centers around a previous fix that may not have resolved the brake transmission shift interlock issue on select Ram pickup models manufactured between 2013 and 2018. These trucks had…

Nissan is reportedly in discussions with Taiwan’s electronics giant Foxconn to manufacture electric vehicles at its underutilized Oppama facility in Japan, amid the company’s sweeping global restructuring efforts, according to Nikkei. The proposed collaboration could help to preserve local jobs at the plant as Nissan undergoes a global restructuring, with the Oppama plant under consideration for closure. The move would also support Foxconn’s ambitions to expand its presence in the electric vehicle sector. In May, Nissan declared plans to shut down seven vehicle plants across Japan and overseas by 2027. Among the facilities under review are the Oppama plant in…

Shaun Westcott, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Australia, affirmed that the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) penalties introduced by the Australian Government on July 1 won’t necessarily push consumers toward electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the local unveiling of the refreshed Mitsubishi Outlander, he argued that broader efforts are needed to reduce vehicle emissions while acknowledging the intent behind NVES regulations. Shaun Westcott told CarExpert that the brand remains open to expanding its electric vehicle lineup in Australia and reaffirmed Mitsubishi’s intention to launch a new EV in late 2026, which is being jointly developed with Taiwanese partner Foxtron.…

Honda Cars India has reduced the price of its City e:HEV, the hybrid variant of its best-selling sedan. The fully equipped ZX trim now comes at ₹19.90 lakh (ex-showroom), marking a reduction of nearly ₹1 lakh from its previous price. The revision brings the City e:HEV’s cost nearly back to its 2022 launch price of ₹19.5 lakh, reinforcing its value as the only strong hybrid sedan in its segment. The notable reduction in price has improved the City Hybrid’s affordability and, combined with the government’s renewed emphasis on hybrid vehicles, could drive a strong surge in sales. The Honda City…

Hyundai Motor Company is gearing up to debut the high-performance IONIQ 6 N electric sports sedan on July 10 at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed. The IONIQ 6 N will deliver a bold fusion of innovation and performance, flaunting Hyundai’s most advanced electric vehicle technology. Hyundai states that the IONIQ 6 N expands on the achievements of the IONIQ 5 N by incorporating its innovative ‘N e-shift technology,’ now integrated across all driving modes for enhanced performance and driver engagement. The IONIQ 6 N boasts a completely reworked suspension setup optimized for its sleek, low-slung profile. With a reduced…