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Dodge adding a simulated engine rumble to an upcoming EV

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Electric vehicles (EVs) don’t make nearly as much noise as vehicles with gas engines, though one automaker is looking to simulate the sound of a gas vehicle in one of its upcoming EVs. Let me know at zach@teslarati.com , find me on X at @zacharyvisconti , or send us news tips at tips@teslarati.com.

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QOTD: Should Nissan Keep the GT-R?

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If it does hang on, how should Nissan approach a future generation? Sound off below. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter. Or should Nissan keep it as long as internal-combustion engines exist?

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Mercedes Recruited Will.i.am to Create New EV Sound Experience

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partnership, as it has recruited the musician to redesign the electric vehicle sound experience. At a CES press conference, the rapper said Mercedes is his favorite car brand and noted that he wanted to create an EV sound experience “that does more than just simulate a V8 engine.” Image: Mercedes-Benz] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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QOTD: Ready for the Next Toyota 4Runner?

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I know a lot of y'all like the 4Runner -- current or classic -- so are you feeling excited for Toyota to unveil the next-generation version soon? It's a simple question today, so sound off below. Images: Toyota] Become a& TTAC insider.

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QOTD: What's The Most Underrated Car Currently On Sale?

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I have my reasons for liking it -- click the link above to see -- and given how bad the first-generation Trax was, it's a shock that it's so good now. Sound off below. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter.

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Ferrari EVs will differ from Tesla in one big way, CEO says

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Whether this means the noise will come from an artificial source or it will somehow create an electric motor that can generate the noise of a combustion engine is not yet known. You can also reach me on Twitter @KlenderJoey , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com. ” I’d love to hear from you!

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QOTD: Are You Missing the Eclipse?

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On the other hand, Mitsubishi mishandled the car over its life -- remember how weird the last two generations were? The last Eclipse rolled off the line less than 15 years ago, and yet it looks weirder and more dated to me than the car from two generations previous. Sound off below. So, do you miss the Eclipse (and Eagle Talon)?