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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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When Dodge previewed its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust for the all-electric Charger Daytona SRT concept (pictured), enthusiasts were divided. Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. Previewing the 126-dB Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust was the first step.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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However, saying that this is the vehicle women most desire — let alone are willing to spend money buying — is probably a stretch. Women also seemed to appreciate its novel design and how the cabin was oriented. However, common themes seemed to be the availability of electrified powertrains, engaging designs, and a bevy of features.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

However, saying that this is the vehicle women most desire — let alone are willing to spend money buying — is probably a stretch. Women also seemed to appreciate its novel design and how the cabin was oriented. However, common themes seemed to be the availability of electrified powertrains, engaging designs, and a bevy of features.

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J.D. Power Survey Finds Quality Control Has Fallen Into the Abyss

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But the general trend was still that the automotive industry seems to be having serious trouble building automobiles without issues. Volkswagen may offer classic designs and automobiles that seem to punch well above their price point. Meanwhile, Dodge, Ram, and Alfa Romeo topped J.D. Power's 2023 U.S.

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How Much Privacy Do You Really Have In Modern Vehicles?

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But this often happens without either side of the argument having a firm understanding of how much information is actually being obtained inside today’s automobiles. It looked into 25 popular brands representing a majority of the vehicles people tend to buy and determined that none of them are seriously interested in protecting your privacy.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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The Road Noise Cancellation and Engine Order Cancellation systems will provide vehicle manufacturers with the ability to greatly improve in-cabin refinement, with additional design opportunities for optimising vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Follow us on Twitter!

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Gas War: California Brings Stellantis to Heel

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This means the automaker — which oversees Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and several brands that are not sold in the United States — will be required to cut emissions through the 2026 model year and adhere to California’s requirement to have a majority electrified fleet within the next several years.