​ Google Built-in apps When it goes on sale in January, the 2023 Honda Accord will become the newest vehicle to offer embedded Google applications. “Built-in” takes many Android Auto functions, including Google Assistant, Maps, and even the Play Store and allows drivers to access them without needing a connected smartphone. 2023 Honda Accord Is Your Car Spying...

Mercedes-Benzhas issued a recall alert for nearly 324,000 vehicles because their engines can stall suddenly at speed. The problem has an odd cause — water accumulating in the spare tire well. We’ll explain. The recall covers many M-Class and GLE SUVs: 2012-2014 ML 550 2012-2015 ML 350 2012-2015 AMG ML 63 2015 ML 250 2015 ML 400 2016 GLE 450 2016 GLE...

Additive manufacturing (AM) is joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, instead of subtractive manufacturing. It gives engineers far more freedom to produce components with complex shapes, more than what is possible using subtractive methods. Its attributes give it the potential to impact more significantly on technology, manufacturing,...

Paint automation is a way to improve the overall quality of a product, while cutting costs. It can significantly reduce the amount of paint used, since a robot doesn’t get tired or distracted. This can be particularly helpful in manufacturing plants where labor is scarce. In addition to increasing throughput, automation can help reduce...

GM sports car racing program manager Laura Wontrop Klauser participated in a media conference hosted by IMSA with the three other manufacturer LMDh project leads. After nearly two years of preparation, including five months of on-track development encompassing more than 20,000 kilometers, three Cadillac V-LMDh race cars will debut on Jan. 28-29 in the...