ChatGPT has become popular across different platforms and in 2024, car makers will be bringing it inside the cabin.

German Brand to Integrate ChatGPT into Cars by 2024

Febin MathewJanuary 11, 24ChatGPT, OpenAI, Volkswagen

ChatGPT is already on your smartphones, and in 2024, you’ll see the popular AI chatbot move to other bases like your car. That’s right, Germany’s Volkswagen has confirmed that ChatGPT will be fitted to its four-wheelers in the second quarter of 2024. The automaker plans to bring the feature to its customers in Europe for now, but the US market is likely to be part of the list in the near future. ChatGPT basically helps Volkswagen (VW) car owners with basic tasks like turning on the air conditioner or helping…

The ID.GTI Concept shows how the company will electrify its enthusiast lineup.

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Volkswagen to Create Electric Version of GTI Hot Hatchback

Jim HendlerSeptember 4, 23Volkswagen

Volkswagen has a comprehensive lineup of ID vehicles, including the compact ID.2 and the crossover ID.4. However, the company has now addressed the absence of enthusiast vehicles by introducing the ID.GTI concept, an electric hot hatch that will eventually be produced. Much like the original GTI that inspired it (the “I” no longer stands for injection, but for “intelligence”), it’s a sporty, compact hatch that looks fast in its place. In terms of size, it’s shorter but taller than the current Golf GTI, with slightly more interior space. The ID.GTI…

Robotaxi service could launch in Austin by 2026.

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VW to Launch Autonomous Vehicle Trials in the US This Month

Jim HendlerJuly 8, 23Automobiles, Cars, Volkswagen

Volkswagen, known for its self-driving car trials, is now expanding its experiments to the United States. This month, the automaker will introduce its initial fleet of autonomous test vehicles in Austin. Consisting of 10 modified ID.Buzz electric vans, these vehicles will utilize Mobileye’s Level 4 self-driving system, which offers complete autonomy in certain situations. The primary purpose of this initiative is to gather driving data that will help enhance and authenticate the technology. To ensure safety, these early models will have human drivers onboard. The German brand plans to both…

That’s nearly twice as far as the plug-in Prius.

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Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV to Offer 62 Miles of Electric-Only Mode

Jim HendlerJune 16, 23Automobiles, Cars, Tiguan, Volkswagen

Volkswagen has revealed details about its upcoming Tiguan SUV, which includes a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model that could be a great option for those who want to minimize their use of gasoline. The PHEV version is expected to offer an impressive all-electric range of up to 62 miles, which is twice as much as the current Tiguan eHybrid and surpasses the 37.5-mile range of Toyota’s Prius Prime. This means that drivers may only need to use the combustion engine for longer journeys. The jump to the new MQB evo platform…

The three-row Microbus revival has a larger battery and more power.

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VW Unveils ID.Buzz Electric Van for North American Markets

Adriana MaraisJune 2, 23Automobiles, EV, Volkswagen

The version of the ID.Buzz electric van that will be available in North America has been revealed by Volkswagen, and it has more to offer than just a three-row design with two extra seats. This van is not simply a stretched version of the modern Microbus, as it features a larger 91kWh battery (compared to 82kWh for the two-row), a more powerful 282HP rear-wheel drive motor (compared to 201HP), and a higher top speed of 99MPH (compared to 90MPH). Although there is no information on its range yet, an optional…