Fake vents. Fake engine sounds. Fake tailpipes. Fake gearshifts. What’s next? Fake shifters, of course.
Cars have always been about the vibes, and digitization has opened a huge door of possibilities for automakers. Shift-by-wire systems aren’t new in the industry, but a patent filing from Hyundai puts a big twist on the technology that looks to provide buyers with the best of both gearboxes.