Q: Do electric cars have a sound added to them? I heard one drive past me the other day and it sounded like something from Star Wars. A: In 1886 the Benz Patent Motor Car made its debut as the first ...

Over 80,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles from model years 2025-2026 are being recalled due to defective pedestrian alert ...

Just like you wouldn’t ignore a friend who’s trying to share a juicy secret, you shouldn’t ignore your car’s little cries for ...

There are two basic ways to change the sound of your car's horn. You can buy a replacement horn, or buy a sound board and ...

AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly 579,000 vehicles because a "boombox" function can play sounds over an external speaker and obscure audible warnings for pedestrians. The recall is ...

Cars make all kinds of noises, even when they're operating correctly. You turn the key and the engine fires up with a consistent and satisfying rumble. Horns beep, doors slam, and your car's interface ...

Picture this scenario: there is an obstruction on the road while you are driving, and then you press the horn to signal other motorists and pedestrians to realize that it sounds faint and weak. It can ...

Saturday saw the running of the ELE Rally in the Netherlands, with organizers inviting e-Rally competitors to join the event for the first time. Spectators were treated to the sight of electric rally ...

The same soundproofing that helps make cars quiet on the inside also obscures sounds from the outside that could help drivers spot potential hazards. To remedy that, Ford is testing a new system in ...

For car enthusiasts, buying a car and leaving it alone can sometimes seem like an impossible task. Whether it would be in the name of personalizing your ride so that its look matches your own personal ...

Cars are complex machines, and as a result, it's not always evident what's going on under the hood — especially if something is wrong. With all the various components of your car working in harmony, ...