The trouble started in 2011. That's when German brand Volkswagen officially introduced its Soundaktor technology in the Golf GTI and "R" models. Considering the model derivatives, you'd probably think ...
For some reason, automakers believe that pumping fake, synthesized gas engine sounds through the speakers somehow increases the appeal and driving engagement of their electric vehicles. Whether that’s ...
Dodge is out this week with a clip of the new Charger making some kind of noise, Hyundai was pretty widely praised for adding a selection of synthesized engine noises to the Ioniq 5 N's list of ...
Electric vehicles certainly seem to be the way of the future. More people are buying them, and while there are still questions about whether the United States is ready for an EV revolution, these ...
The Toyota GR Corolla is one of my favorite cars on sale right now. Widebody arches and a big, snarly grille give the car classic hot-hatch vibes, while a punchy turbocharged three-cylinder, an ...
Fake noise is a lock and under development for Lexus's future electric supercar, but fake shifts are still under consideration. Just because a car is powered by electricity doesn’t mean it can’t be ...
With the widespread electrification of the automotive industry well underway, it was only a matter of time before one of the world’s most famous brands would launch an EV. . Yes, the brand synonymous ...
There are dozens of ‘straight-piped’ videos on YouTube showing how crudely junking your car’s mufflers and emissions equipment in favor of simple sections of tube can make your engine sound more ...
Dodge unveiled the electric Charger Daytona at the beginning of March facing the backlash of the HEMI diehards. Now, the automaker is teasing the fake sound of the EV and almost got us fooled. But not ...
The Toyota GR Corolla is one of the most raucous, engaging cars on the market, with its punchy 300-hp turbo three, available six-speed manual, and rally-inspired all-wheel-drive system. But now Toyota ...
With the pivot to electric power, debates have raged for years around all kinds of aspects of electric vehicle ownership: how much range do you need? How long should it take to charge? How much should ...
The German automaker finally revealed its new super sedan, the AMG GT 4-door coupe, with technology borrowed from the ...