Regarding “The next EV challenge: How to create character, personality,” autonews.com, Nov. 21: Modern designs are already bland, and the lack of engine “noise” adds to the problem. I put noise in ...

Engine knocking, or detonation, occurs when fuel in the cylinders ignites unevenly, causing metallic pinging sounds, reduced power, and potential engine damage. Key causes include low-octane fuel, ...

Our cars can make some pretty strange sounds. If you drive them for long enough, you'll most likely experience some fairly unsettling noises at some point or another. While any unusual sound coming ...