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BMW’s electric M3 is getting fake gears and fake noise, and people have thoughts

BMW's upcoming all-electric M3 will feature simulated gear shifts and a synthetic engine soundtrack, igniting a debate over ...
Inverse

Toyota’s Pitch to EV Skeptics is Fake Engine Noise and Simulated Gear Shifting

Even with our EV future, it looks like the stick shift will stick around for a little longer — at least if Toyota has its way. The Japanese automaker says it’s working on a system for its electric ...
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 ...