The sounds of the automotive world are as diverse as the cars from which they emanate, with certain engine notes being almost instantly identifiable. For instance, there's no mistaking the deep, ...

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 ...

An exhaust note helps give a cars its personality, and what that personality is has a lot to do to the type of engine it has. Toyota has released a helpful explainer on why that is. It starts with the ...

Sound editor Al Nelson wanted to recreate the experience of a Formula One race: “It’s something you feel in your bones.” ...

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 ...

BMW reveals that it recorded engine sounds from three iconic M cars to give the electric M3 character and a sense of connection. The cars sampled were the E63 M6, F82 M4 and the E90 M3. The prototype ...

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 ...

Electric vehicle engines are almost silent. They’re so quiet, automakers have to add sounds to warn pedestrians and cyclists that EVs are approaching. To avoid collisions, the National Highway Traffic ...