We’ve all experienced it at some point. It always starts innocently enough. You’re in a car moving at a relatively fast clip, and then a single passenger rolls down their window. Suddenly, a highly ...
Luxury cars provide a smooth ride, incorporate the latest technology, and offer a quiet cabin. Automakers have begun using acoustic laminated glass in windshields and side windows to reduce unwanted ...
To be honest, I used to think that using the air conditioning consumed a lot of fuel, and I often preferred to crack the ...
It's a warm day, the sun’s out, and you’re out for a drive. Time to roll down those windows and sing at the top of your lungs! Nothing increases endorphins quite ...
Few things can ruin the enjoyment of a classic or modern ride faster than persistent wind noise or annoying window rattles. These issues, while common, often stem from worn or missing components that ...
In some cases, the sounds our vehicles make are welcome, such as the roar of a big V8 or the sound of a turbo spinning away under the hood. Not all car-related noises are as entertaining, however, and ...
Throughout most of history, large luxury vehicles had at least one big advantage over, say, sports cars or lesser models: they were quiet inside. That’s typically part of the premium experience.
'New-car manufacturers spend a lot of engineering resources minimizing what they term NVH, which stands for noise, vibration, and harshness. One component of the noise factor is the wind whistling ...