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 ...

— -- When it comes to creating quieter cars, automakers are giving a whole new meaning to the sounds of silence. More of them are using technology to mask bad sounds and enhance good ones.

You have no doubt heard of OnStar, the feature in many General Motors cars that can offer emergency assistance, human-assisted navigation, vehicle diagnostics and ...

What does a city sound like? Asked that question, do you think of the dull roar of traffic, the staccato yelp of a horn, the wobbling screech of an alarm? In other words, do you think of cars?

From the January/February 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Sound is critical to the automotive experience. Sometimes we need lots of it, such as when we want to hear the sweet song produced by a V-12 ...