You might have noticed that a lot of older cars have rubber strips all over the lower half of the bodywork, and notably on ...

A quiet, comfortable ride free from dust, drafts, and wind noise is something drivers expect from their cars. Manufacturers spend big money to ensure acceptable levels of noise, vibration, and ...

Rubber and metal are usually thought to sit at opposite ends of the stiffness spectrum, but a new composite material developed at Iowa State University could switch from the flexibility of the former ...

The best part about owning a car is that you can install many third-party accessories that you think will be handy while riding in your vehicle. Phone mounts, air purifiers, and tire inflators are ...

The biggest challenge for any automaker is to ensure that their vehicle serves the purpose for which it's built. If they're building an SUV, they try to provide maximum trunk space. If they are ...

Q–Do you know where I can purchase thick rubber blocks or very thick rubber strips for the front and back of my car? This would prevent injury or damage when hit from front or behind. My 1981 Toyota ...

Metal rubber materials, derived from the entanglement of metallic wires, represent a class of engineered porous composites that combine high elasticity with exceptional damping and load-bearing ...