Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe has stepped up the charging-speed race by touting what it says is the fastest EV charging time in the U.S. market. The car can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in 11 minutes when using a 600-kW DC fast charger. The figure assumes ultra-high-output charging infrastructure, which remains limited for most U.S. consumers, raising attention to the gap with real-world use.

Tesla vehicles equipped with xAI’s Grok chatbot are drawing attention as a driving convenience feature, but a road test raised concerns about distraction and safety. CNBC reported that Grok’s immersive conversations and functional limits could affect driving. Experts warned that off-topic chatbot dialogue is a clear distraction, and a user said it changed his driving while remaining risky. Critics also cited risks when used with supervised Full Self-Driving, inconsistent responses and concerns over adult content and minors’ access.