Autocar notebook: sound clips from the electric vehicles of Genesis, Jarre and Sting Car News

This week we take a look at Lamborghini’s conservation projects and the sounds of Renault’s low-speed electric vehicles. But first, we ask the three Korean manufacturers how their cars are different to drive…

We are not the same

How do Hyundai, Kia and Genesis European cars differ in terms of dynamics? Chief engineer Tyrone Johnson explained: “Hyundai tends to be a bit more comfort-oriented. Kia tends to be more progressive, sporty, responsive. For Genesis, it’s luxury, high-level comfort while maintaining dynamics. He added, “It takes twice as long to develop a Genesis as it does a Kia or a Hyundai.”

Jar in your car

Synthesizer music legend Jean-Michel Jarre’s role as a Renault ambassador has taken on a new dimension, with the company’s CEO tasking him with creating a distinctive low-speed sound for electric vehicles. “It’s his specialty, so it seemed obvious to ask,” said Luca de Meo. With Hans Zimmer already creating similar soundtracks for BMW, we’re just guitarist and drummer a far cry from having the EV supergroup we’ve always wanted.