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 ...

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 ...

Whether it's legal concerns or making enthusiasts feel more at home, fake engine noises serve multiple purposes and are prominently featured on a wide array of makes and models. Typically on EVs and ...