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SpaceX Makes $2 Billion Investment in Elon Musk’s AI Startup xAI Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence ambitions have received a significant financial boost, this time from one of his own companies. Reports suggest that SpaceX has agreed to invest a whopping $2 billion USD into xAI, Musk’s AI startup known for developing the Grok chatbot. This investment represents nearly half of xAI’s recent $5 billion equity raise, which was announced by Morgan Stanley last month. Notably, this marks SpaceX’s first known investment in xAI and stands as one of its largest external investments to date. The news comes hot on the…
SpaceX, the private space company founded by Elon Musk, is making a significant financial commitment to his artificial intelligence startup, xAI. The company is investing $2 billion into xAI, marking one of the largest financial investments SpaceX has ever made in another firm. The news of this substantial investment was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, indicating the scale and significance of the partnership between SpaceX and xAI. This investment is part of a larger $5 billion equity raise for xAI, with Morgan Stanley leading the funding round. According to investors familiar with the matter, this is SpaceX’s first…
The latest Summer Update 2025.26 from Elon Musk’s xAI subsidiary is set to bring the artificial intelligence program, Grok, to certain Tesla vehicles. This new feature aims to provide accurate and insightful responses to various questions when used in the car. All new Tesla vehicles delivered on or after July 12 will come equipped with Grok, offering drivers a new level of interaction and functionality within their vehicles. Voice commands in cars have been around for some time, allowing drivers to perform specific tasks like navigation, climate control adjustments, and more. However, these commands have often been limited in their…
Tesla Continues to Thrive in the Used Electric Vehicle Market Tesla, despite facing some brand damage from CEO Elon Musk’s political controversies, remains a highly sought-after brand in the secondary market for electric vehicles. The recent dip in used Tesla prices earlier this year was just a minor setback, as new data suggests that Teslas are actually thriving in the used EV market. Battery health and research start-up Recurrent released a study indicating that used Tesla prices did not crash as expected. While there was a brief 2% dip in April due to an increase in Tesla inventory, overall, the…
The BMW Group has managed to defy expectations with its latest sales figures, showcasing a strong performance in the field of electrified vehicles. While other automakers may have struggled in the first half of the year, BMW’s electric and plug-in hybrid models have seen a significant increase in sales, helping to offset any decline in overall numbers. In the second quarter alone, the BMW Group saw a 10.2% year-over-year increase in electrified vehicle sales, reaching a total of 161,462 units. By the end of the first half of the year, the group’s total electrified vehicle sales had risen by 18.5%…
Tesla has just released its latest over-the-air software update, version 2025.26, and it brings some exciting new features to Tesla vehicles. One of the most anticipated additions is the integration of Grok 4, xAI’s next-generation conversational AI chatbot. This means that Tesla owners can now chat with Grok right from the driver’s seat, making their driving experience even more interactive. Elon Musk first teased the arrival of Grok back in January, and now it has finally made its way to Tesla cars. Grok 4 represents a significant improvement over its predecessor, with enhanced reasoning, speed, and conversational abilities. Powered by…
Kia America has come up with an innovative solution to protect newly assembled vehicles from hail damage. The company is installing a hail protection system at its factory in Georgia, which also integrates solar panels. This system not only shields the vehicles from potential hail damage but also generates solar power for the entire car plant. The massive hail protection canopy being constructed at Kia’s Georgia factory spans 3.2 million square feet and aims to prevent the kind of damage caused by hailstorms in 2023, when 13,000 cars were affected. Stuart Countess, CEO of Kia Georgia, highlighted the importance of…
Tesla continues to dominate the electric vehicle market in the U.S., with the first half of 2025 solidifying its lead by a wide margin. According to new sales data shared by Sawyer Merritt, the Tesla Model Y was the top-selling EV in the country from January through June, moving an impressive 155,000 units — more than all the other non-Tesla vehicles in the top 10 combined (124,077 units). Following closely behind was the Tesla Model 3, which sold 97,600 units during the same period. The Model 3 recently earned the title of the most “American-made” vehicle of 2025 by Cars.com,…
Both the Rivian R1S Quad and the Lucid Gravity Dream Edition showcase the incredible performance capabilities of electric powertrains. With over 1,000 horsepower and all-wheel drive, these two SUVs are able to rival supercars in terms of acceleration. In a quarter-mile drag race, the two vehicles are evenly matched, but the Lucid Gravity Dream Edition ultimately edges out the competition. In a recent drag race organized by Jason Cammisa for Hagerty, the Rivian R1S Quad and the Lucid Gravity Dream Edition were the stars of the show. The R1S Quad, equipped with four Gen 2 motors producing a combined 1,025…
The traditional car-buying experience has long been associated with long hours of negotiation, paperwork, and pressure. However, one new Tesla owner has shared a different story, detailing his seamless and efficient purchase process that left him thrilled and eager to share his experience. In a video shared by creator Dylan Tettemer (@dylantettemer), he excitedly declares, “I bought a freaking Tesla!” He goes on to explain how the entire process, from test drive to trade-in, took less than 30 minutes, leaving him amazed at the speed and elegance of the transaction. Completing the purchase from his phone, Dylan marveled at the…