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The debate over whether synthetic engine sounds ruined performance

Engine sound has long been treated as a performance metric, a kind of acoustic dyno sheet that tells drivers how hard a car is working. As digital audio and electrification spread, engine sounds are ...
SlashGear

Why There's A Ticking Sound In Your Engine When It's Idle & Should You Be Concerned

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Car engines derive power from thousands of miniature explosions contained within their cylinders every minute. We quickly become accustomed to ...
Jalopnik

We Don't Need Fake EV Engine Noises

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 ...
The Daily Dot

‘Sounds like a brand new GM truck engine’: Mechanic reveals the engine noise you never want to hear—especially in a Hyundai or Kia. Then he reveals what you can do about it

If your Kia or Hyundai engine just started making a loud knocking sound, don’t panic. You might be eligible for a free engine replacement due to a massive engine recall. Featured Video A viral TikTok ...
Inside EVs

Mercedes’ Porsche Taycan Rival Will Make V-8 Noises

Mercedes-AMG has published a teaser video featuring its new electric sedan. The prototype appears to have a V-8 interior sound and even paddles to shift simulated gears. Fake combustion engine sounds ...