Lee Procida

Before writing for Shop Press, Lee was a staff writer for The Press of Atlantic City daily newspaper. Now he writes about the stories behind auto parts, and the issues affecting the people who work on cars and trucks. His favorite automotive-themed songs are “Daddy’s Cup” by Drive-By Truckers and “Gear Jammer” by George Thorogood. He thinks if the world were fair then Mazda would have Lincoln’s marketing budget. 

Lee Procida
AVAS speaker, as seen through the grille of a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. On an EV there obviously wouldn’t be a grille, so the speakers are often mounted behind body paneling or beneath the vehicle.
Diagnostics, Calibration & Programming

A 'sound design': How hidden external speakers improve pedestrian safety

Jan. 9, 2023
'Quiet Car' standard requires all cars sold after Feb. 2021 to emit sound when going forward or backward over 20 mph.