Who says EVs are boring? How Hyundai, Mercedes, and Kia are faking sounds (and gears) to bring back the thrill
How Hyundai, Mercedes, and Kia are faking sounds (and gears) to bring back the thrill Features By Myriam Joire Published 5 August 2026 It makes EVs way more engaging When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. From displays to ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems), cars are packed with more tech than ever before. While I enjoy touchscreens for navigation and infotainment, physical knobs and switches are always better than capacitive or on-screen controls for critical features like climate.
- ▪How Hyundai, Mercedes, and Kia are faking sounds (and gears) to bring back the thrill Features By Myriam Joire Published 5 August 2026 It makes EVs way more engaging When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate comm
- ▪From displays to ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems), cars are packed with more tech than ever before.
- ▪While I enjoy touchscreens for navigation and infotainment, physical knobs and switches are always better than capacitive or on-screen controls for critical features like climate.
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Vehicle Tech EVs Who says EVs are boring? How Hyundai, Mercedes, and Kia are faking sounds (and gears) to bring back the thrill Features By Myriam Joire Published 5 August 2026 It makes EVs way more engaging When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide / Myriam Joire) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Being a fan of technology and a car enthusiast is difficult these days. From displays to ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems), cars are packed with more tech than ever before.
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