Monthly Archives: May 2016
VW bring interior cabin noise reduction in new Tiguan
The new Volkswagen Tiguan, which went on sale in early April, delivers interior cabin noise reduction for improved passenger and driver comfort. A range of different measures in the Tiguan family help to ensure the comfort of occupants, including thermally insulating window glass to prevent excess heat from building up inside the car on sunny […]
Nissan focuses on quiet acceleration in low-emissions bid
Nissan has been working to develop electric cars as part of its next-generation line-up of vehicles, to deliver low-to-no emissions combined with the quiet acceleration of an electric engine. The brand has three distinct channels of innovation: Intelligent Driving: The development of features like lane departure warnings as a precursor to fully autonomous vehicles, which […]
Automotive insulations help make rural roads safer
As many motorists head out into the countryside on rural roads this summer, automotive insulations can help to reduce the risk of an accident or breakdown. Figures from GEM Motoring Assist show that nearly 60% of all road traffic fatalities occur on rural roads, even though traffic levels overall are much lighter away from urban […]
VW targets low noise in new Amarok
The new edition of the Volkswagen Amarok continues the model’s commitment to noise reduction which has been a hallmark of the line since at least the start of the decade. Back in September 2011 we reported how an innovative transmission system was being incorporated into the Amarok, optimising vibration levels to deliver effective noise reduction. […]
Indica Automotive expand to new premises
Indica Automotive (IA) has relocated from the Autins Group headquarters in Rugby to a new site in Northampton. The move will enable the company to take on more staff and increase production as part of a strategy for expansion. Set up in 2014 as a joint venture between Indian based business Indica Industries and the […]