Over the last decade, auto manufacturers have been engaged in a silent war against, of all things, quietness. Ordinarily, quiet is a desirable quality in cars—engineers actively battle wind roar, tire ...

Following the monumental emissions-cheating scandal at VW, further horrible revelations demonstrate just how corrupt the modern automotive industry has become: many cars make fake engine noise. And we ...

Volkswagen. The name conjures images of the iconic Beetle, the beloved Bus, and a whole lineup of reliable, fun-to-drive cars. For decades, VW has built a reputation on solid, German engineering. And ...