The first report on sound design and requirements for sound systems in electric and hybrid cars is here, qualifying sounds that are specific to that of combustion engines as imperative for electric ...

Q I have a 2006 Honda Accord four-cylinder with 105,000 miles. It has developed a clicking engine noise on a cold start. After the car has warmed up, the sound goes away. I have seen references to a ...

Starting a car includes a series of noises, but a loud grinding shouldn’t be a part of it. Here’s why. A lot happens under the hood of a car when it starts up. The fuel pump sends fuel to the ...