November 15, 2025
v25.54

Engine and horn sounds added to the civilian 2018 Volvo XC60 (2nd generation, pre-facelift) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine sounds added to the police 2018 Volvo XC60 (2nd generation, pre-facelift) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Worked on partitioning AI traffic sounds for memory optimization purposes. [ETS2 edition]
Applied engine and horn sounds for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Actros MP3 (4x2 configurations) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Conservatively improved the stability of the pumpjack sound effect again so more instances of it can play simultaneously. [ATS edition]

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November 11, 2025
v25.53.1

Compatibility update for the ATS 1.57 open beta. [ATS edition]
Compatibility updates for the ETS2 1.57 open beta. [ETS2 edition]

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November 9, 2025
v25.53

Comprehensive sounds added to the 1986 Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget SJ Rc6 train. [ETS2 edition]
Attenuation now works with the "elements/river small 1" sound item. [ETS2 edition]
Engine sounds added to the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer (post-facelift) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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November 9, 2025
v25.52.1

Slightly lowered some sound volumes in the rain sound mix.
Attenuation now works with the "elements/river small 1" sound item. [ATS edition]

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November 9, 2025
v25.52

Comprehensive sounds added to the 2007 Copenhagen S-train (S-tog, 4th generation). [ETS2 edition]
Horn sounds added to the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer (post-facelift) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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November 7, 2025
v25.51

Adjusted interior rain sound mix.
Replaced and added log pickup and log dropping sound effects for the dynamic cargo loading and unloading of logs. [ETS2 edition]
Applied engine and horn sounds for the taxi variant of the 2015 Škoda Superb (B8, Typ 3V generation) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine sounds added to the 2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew (P702; 14th generation) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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November 7, 2025
v25.50.6

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.57 open beta. [ATS edition]

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November 7, 2025
v25.50.5

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.57 open beta and the Louisiana DLC. [ATS edition]

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November 6, 2025
v25.50.4

Compatibility updates for the ETS2 1.57 open beta. [ETS2 edition]
- Includes progress on correct AI traffic truck sound assignments: 2008 MAN TGX 18.440.

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November 6, 2025
v25.50.3

Compatibility updates for the ETS2 1.57 open beta. [ETS2 edition]
- Includes progress on correct AI traffic truck sound assignments: 2009 Scania R480.

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November 6, 2025
v25.50.2

Compatibility updates for the ETS2 1.57 open beta. [ETS2 edition]
- Includes progress on correct AI traffic truck sound assignments: 2016 Scania R500.
- Reinstated world sounds that were temporarily removed in mod update v25.50.

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November 6, 2025
v25.50.1

Compatibility updates for the ETS2 1.57 open beta. [ETS2 edition]
- Includes progress on correct AI traffic truck sound assignments: Iveco Stralis Hi-way, Renault Magnum/Premium/T, DAF XF 105.

Discontinued and removed fallback railroad crossing bell sound replacement. [ETS2 edition]

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November 6, 2025
v25.50

Compatibility updates for the ETS2 1.57 open beta. [ETS2 edition]
- Postponements: Dynamic log loading/unloading and AI traffic truck correct sound assignments will be applied later (v25.51).
- A few world sounds from the mod were also temporarily removed.

1 new sound loop to hear sometimes for crickets in the "field/grown" ambient sound item.
Replaced all garage door opening/closing sounds for all of the player's owned garages. [ETS2 edition]
Indoor perspective rain can now be heard in a small part of the player's owned garage during rain. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced the garage door opening/closing sounds for the Tiny/Starter garage variant. [ATS edition]

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November 1, 2025
v25.49

Indoor perspective rain can now be heard in a small part of the player's owned garage (Small and Large only) during rain. [ATS edition]
Replaced the garage door opening/closing sounds for the player's owned garages (Small and Large only). [ATS edition]
Replaced the outdoor rain sound loop.
Minor sound mixing adjustment for the rain on windshield sound during light rain.
Replaced the music for the "others/radio dance music" sound item and extended its sound distance range.
Added wheel sounds for strollers being pushed.
Slight reduction in sound volume for the "elements/river small 1" and the "elements/river middle 1" sound item.
Reworked distance attenuation mixing for the "elements/river small 1" and the "elements/river middle 1" sound item.
Added sound files for dynamic cargo log loading/unloading in preparation for 1.57. [ETS2 edition]

Dropped support for game version 1.55 on the Steam Workshop in preparation for 1.57.
Added entry for indoor perspective rain sound in the recommended audio settings information text file.

-- Optional addon news --
Menu Music Remixes & Nostalgic Soundtracks has been reworked.

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October 22, 2025
v25.48

Reworked the "elements/river small 1" sound item.
Reworked the road cutting machine sound.
Enhanced the "elements/river big 1" sound item with a larger sound distance range.
Replaced a default city horn sound variation (horn_02) with a city horn sound that has far less input lag. [ATS edition]
1 new horn sound variation for the 2018 Mack Anthem in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Reworked the Latvian railroad crossing alarm sound. [ETS2 edition]
1 new horn sound variation for the 2014 DAF XF in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]

-- Optional addon news --
Previous soundproofing for ETS2 updated for the DAF XF Electric.

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October 11, 2025
v25.47.1

Mitigated abruptness of the rain on windshield sound effect when the rain starts or stops (cabin perspective).

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October 11, 2025
v25.47

Reworked the "elements/river middle 1" sound item.
Improved sound transition of moving from grass/gravel to asphalt roads at high speed.
3 new tire bump / suspension sound effects.
1 new air brake sound effect variations for the reworked default/fallback air brake sounds.
Reworked light rain on windshield sound effect during gentle rain.
Slight reduction in bass for the tire sounds on gravel terrain.
1 new sound effect for the default/fallback sound set for the electric window interior sound.
7 new hazard warning button sound effect variations for the default/fallback hazard warning button interior sound.
Worked on optimizations to minimize audio congestion.
1 new sound variant for the sound of putting the seatbelt on after refueling.
1 new interior door close sound variant for the sound of getting back into the truck after refueling. [ETS2 edition]
Added chance of squeaky brake sound for the 2016 Scania R500 (2nd generation) and the 2016 Scania S500 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Conservatively improved the stability of the pumpjack sound effect. Now more instances of it can play simultaneously. [ATS edition]
1 new air brake sound effect variation for the 2019 Freightliner Cascadia in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
1 new horn sound variation for the 2019 Freightliner Cascadia in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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October 8, 2025
v25.46.1

Worked on optimizations to minimize audio congestion.

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October 7, 2025
v25.46

Compatibility update for ETS2 1.56.1.8. [ETS2 edition]
Reworked engine and horn sounds for the 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4 (WK2) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
1 new horn sound variant for the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
New large waterfall sound effect for the "elements/waterfall big" world sound item, with a larger sound distance range.
New light rain on windshield sound effect during light rain.
Minor sound mixing adjustments to the rain sound (cabin perspective).

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October 3, 2025
v25.45 - 10th anniversary edition

Edited sound samples for the "field/grown" ambient sound item.
Reworked engine sounds for the 2014-2017 Nova Bus LFS (Low Floor Series, transit) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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September 28, 2025
v25.44

1 new engine sound variant for the Kenworth W900's in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Applied automatic sliding gate sound set to another sliding gate animation that did not have any sound. [ATS edition]

More details added for the 2016 Scania R500 (2nd generation) and the 2016 Scania S500 sound set in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
- Special thanks to Max2712 for permission to use some of his sound samples in accordance to these Scania trucks.

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September 25, 2025
v25.43

Replaced 2 air brake sounds for the reworked default/fallback air brake sounds.

Worked on optimizations to minimize audio congestion when you're in heavy traffic areas.
- Special thanks to Max2712 for assistance in monitoring this issue.

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September 23, 2025
v25.42

Reworked the "elements/sea coast 1" sound item.
Engine sounds added to the Vespa 946 in the Motorcycle Traffic Pack by Jazzycat.
Added 1 new variation of an automatic sliding gate sound set. [ATS edition]
Applied new automatic sliding gate sound set to a sliding gate animation that did not have any sound. [ATS edition]
Replaced 1 phrase for the optional CB radio cop scouting feature. [ATS edition]

Added new phrases from a new driver available for the optional CB radio cop scouting feature. [ATS edition]
- This expands the availability for detecting cops by a couple more hours in the day thanks to the new driver using the CB radio.
- Also special thanks to Frontiersman for 6 response phrases to this new driver using the CB radio.

-- Optional addon news --
Reefer trailer sound addon for ETS2 has been formally updated for 1.56.

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September 17, 2025
v25.41

Reinstated the vanilla game's pumpjack sound effect, capped to 1 allowed instance for the sake of audio stability. [ATS edition]
Minor sound volume adjustments for some phrases for the optional CB radio cop scouting feature. [ATS edition]

Reworked/replaced sound for the "544 LOGGER" log loader. [ETS2 edition]
- The replacement sound used is based on a Liebherr LH 30 C Industry Litronic.

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September 16, 2025
v25.40.1

Temporary removal of the vanilla game's pumpjack sounds. [ATS edition]
- This is to fix an issue contributing to audio congestion that caused several other sounds to not work while in its proximity.

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September 16, 2025
v25.40

Repacked with newer version of the Game Archive Packer.
Applied a replacement sound for the missing sound for the "animals/dogs far more frequent" sound item. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced some phrases for the optional CB radio cop scouting feature. [ATS edition]

-- Optional addon news --
Reefer trailer sound addon for ATS has been updated with 1.56 compatibility.

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September 13, 2025
v25.39

File clean-up to remove legacy files in the mod.
Worked on optimizations to minimize audio congestion.
Local police siren sound now supported for the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. [ETS2 edition]
1 new sound variant of water lapping around parked boats. [ATS edition]
Minor sound mixing adjustments for the 2013 Buick Enclave (1st generation, refreshed) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
1 new purring sound variant for outdoor cats. [ATS edition]
Applied a replacement sound for the missing sound for the "animals/dogs far more frequent" sound item. [ATS edition]

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September 8, 2025
v25.38

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.56 open beta. [ATS edition]
Reinstated the log loader sound for dynamic log loading and unloading, based on a Doosan DX225 LL. [ATS edition]
Applied a reworked default tram sound set - useful for map mod trams where there is no modified tram sound. [ETS2 edition]
Extended sound distance range for the default/fallback tram bell sound effect when the player blocks the tram. [ETS2 edition]
1 new engine sound variant for the 2021 DAF XG+ in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Local police siren sounds now supported for the countries of Croatia, Kosovo, and Slovenia. [ETS2 edition]
1 new sound variant of water lapping around parked boats. [ETS2 edition]
1 new purring sound variant for outdoor cats. [ETS2 edition]
Reworked idle sound for the civilian and police 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced 1 interior suspension sound effect.
File clean-up to remove legacy files in the mod.

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August 28, 2025
v25.37.2

Compatibility updates for the ETS2 1.56 open beta. [ETS2 edition]
File clean-up to remove legacy files in the mod. [ETS2 edition]
Reinstated the mod's log pickup and log dropping sound effects for the dynamic cargo loading and unloading of logs. [ATS edition]

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August 27, 2025
v25.37.1

Equalization tweaks for the field/grown ambient sound item.
File clean-up to remove legacy files in the mod. [ATS edition]

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August 27, 2025
v25.37

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.56 open beta. [ATS edition]
- Some sound features temporarily omitted until v25.38.

2 new trailer coupling sound effect variations.
Reworked sounds for the field/grown ambient sound item, now supporting sound volume variability for the wind going through the field.
Added water sounds around some parked boats (only animated ones).
Replaced the elements/sea coast 1 ambient sound item with gentler wave sounds (since the game does not graphically portray strong waves).
Partial rework of engine sounds for the 2010 Renault Premium in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]

Dropped support for game version 1.54 on the Steam Workshop in preparation for 1.56.

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August 21, 2025
v25.36

Slightly lowered sound volume for the ocean wave sound for the legacy ocean wave animation.
Added sounds for bisons grazing. [ATS edition]
1 new straight piped engine sound variant for the Kenworth W900's and the Peterbilt 389's in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
2 new horn sound variations for the 2010 Renault Premium in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound mixing adjustments to the engine sound for the 2010 Renault Premium in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
(For "SGD TRUCK TUNING PACK" v1.3.0) Engine sounds added to the 2020 MAN TGX 18.520 (TG3) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
(For "SGD TRUCK TUNING PACK" v1.3.0) Removed retarder sound for the 2020 MAN TGX 18.640 bobtailing variants in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
(For "SGD TRUCK TUNING PACK" v1.3.0) 3D positioned air horn sounds for the 2020 MAN TGX 18.520 (TG3) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
(For "SGD TRUCK TUNING PACK" v1.3.0) 3D positioned air horn sounds for the 2020 MAN TGX 18.640 (TG3) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]

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August 16, 2025
v25.35.1

Compatibility updates for "SGD TRUCK TUNING PACK" v1.3.0 (also backwards compatible with v1.2.0). [ETS2 edition]

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August 15, 2025
v25.35

2 new trailer suspension sound variations.
1 new interior suspension sound variation.
1 new long air brake sound added for the reworked default/fallback air brake sounds, which can play when applying the parking brake.
Added sounds for herons.
Reworked engine sounds for the 2006 Lada 119 (also known as the Lada Kalina) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
(For "SGD TRUCK TUNING PACK" v1.2.0) Engine and horn sounds added to the 2020 MAN TGX 18.640 (TG3) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
(For "SGD TRUCK TUNING PACK" v1.2.0) Horn sounds added to the 2020 MAN TGX 18.520 (TG3) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced air horn sounds for the 2009 MAN TGX in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced air horn sounds for the 2014 MAN TGX in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
1 new air brake sound variation for the 2016 Scania R500 (2nd generation) and the 2016 Scania S500 sound set in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
1 new horn sound variation for the 2016 Scania R500 (2nd generation) and the 2016 Scania S500 sound set in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Corrected distance attenuation for some AI traffic car sounds. [ETS2 edition]
GE AC4400CW train locomotive sound is now the default sound set for train_diesel.soundref. [ATS edition]

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August 8, 2025
v25.34

Major rework of the GE AC4400CW train locomotive sound. [ATS edition]
- New horn sounds used for railroad crossings.
- Several more engine sound effects, and they're now more prominent from far away.
- New steel bell instead of E-bell, although if you like the E-bell, it's still present for the Amtrak GE P42DC locomotive!

Reworked the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National train locomotive sound set in ProMods Canada. [ATS edition]
Applied engine sounds to the 2013 Ford Taurus police car in AI traffic in ProMods Canada. [ATS edition]
Minor sound distance attenuation adjustment for the log debarker machine sound. [ATS edition]
Slightly increased audibility of the default/fallback reverse beeper sound replacement. [ATS edition]
Slightly increased amount of herring gull sounds that can be heard when there are multiple of them flying. [ETS2 edition]

Partial rework of the 2016 Scania R500 (2nd generation) and the 2016 Scania S500 sound set in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
- Special thanks to Max2712 for permission to use some of his sound samples in accordance to these Scania trucks.

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August 2, 2025
v25.33

New log debarking machine sounds at some sawmill company locations. [ATS edition]
- Unlike in the vanilla game, it stops sounding overnight, in respect to the animation not playing when you load in at non-work hours.

Applied engine and horn sounds to the 2016 Ford (Explorer) Police Interceptor Utility in AI traffic in ProMods Canada. [ATS edition]
2010 RAM 2500 Crew Cab (DS generation) Cummins engine sound set is now the default sound set for car_diesel_1.soundref. [ATS edition]
2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty 6.0L VT365 engine is now the default sound set for car_diesel_2.soundref. [ATS edition]
Minor engine sound mix adjustments for the 2007 MINI Cooper S hatchback (R56 generation, pre-facelift) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Added sounds for herring gulls that are seen flying. [ETS2 edition]
3D sound position slightly improved for a few of the standalone "under frame" aftermarket air horns from this mod. [ETS2 edition]
Hadley H00293AS aftermarket air horn added to the Service Shop.
Reduced probability of how often the burner sound plays for the hot air balloons.

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July 27, 2025
v25.32

Reworked engine sounds for the 2007 MINI Cooper S hatchback (R56 generation, pre-facelift) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]

Applied partial native engine and horn sound support for some newly added AI traffic vehicles from the US Car Culture mod. [ATS edition]
- Civilian 2006 Chevrolet Impala (9th generation)
- 2023 Audi A3 sedan (4th generation; Typ 8Y)
- Unidentified station wagon. Sounds based on the 1983 Mercury Colony Park for the time being

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July 21, 2025
v25.31

If both windows are open, the throbbing wind noise at speed will now be less than if only one window is open, due to balanced airflow.
Added sounds for the horses walking on dirt roads while pulling a cart or carriage.
Increased audibility of the default/fallback reverse beeper sound replacement. [ETS2 edition]
New horn sounds for the police 2020 Škoda Octavia Mk4 sedan in AI traffic in Serbia. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound mixing adjustments for some AI traffic car engine sounds. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced horn sound for the 2022 Audi A3 (8Y generation, pre-facelift) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
2022 Audi A3 (8Y generation, pre-facelift) 40 TFSI engine sound set is now the default sound set for car_default_4.soundref. [ATS edition]
2022 Audi A3 (8Y generation, pre-facelift) 40 TFSI engine sound set is now the default sound set for car_normal_2.soundref. [ATS edition]

Note: To future-proof for the 1.56 game version, there are also local police sirens prepared for Albania, Greece, & Serbia in this update.

-- Optional addon news --
Previous soundproofing for ETS2 formally updated for 1.55 (repacked with 1.55 SCS Game Archive Packer for better performance).

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July 17, 2025
v25.30

Comprehensive sounds added to the 1923 Baldwin-Westinghouse Steeple Cab on the Iowa Traction Railway. [ATS edition]

Some local police vehicle sound additions listed below. [ETS2 edition]
- United Kingdom: 2 new sound effect variations for its local police siren sound.
- Türkiye: Replaced horn sounds for the police 2016 Toyota Corolla sedan (11th generation) in AI traffic.
- Russia: 1 new sound effect variation for its local police siren sound.
- Lithuania: New horn sounds for the police 2013 Škoda Octavia Mk3 sedan (Typ 5E) in AI traffic.

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July 14, 2025
v25.29

1 new tire skid sound effect for when skidding your truck on grass.

New sound feature that adds localized police sirens (when you get ticketed) for the specific countries listed below. [ETS2 edition]
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hungary
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Türkiye
- United Kingdom

1 new engine sound variant for the civilian and police 2016 Dacia Logan II (post-facelift) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
1 new engine sound variant for the civilian and police 2012 Kia Cee'd (JD generation, pre-facelift) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
1 new engine sound variant for the civilian and police 2017 BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 generation, pre-facelift). [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound mixing adjustments for some AI traffic car engine sounds. [ETS2 edition]

-- Optional addon news --
Previous soundproofing for ATS updated for the 2022 Kenworth T680 that had its engine sound balanced in 1.55.

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July 5, 2025
v25.28.2

Fix for interior suspension sound effects not playing as often as it should in rough terrain.

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June 29, 2025
v25.28.1

Minor sound mixing correction and audio cleaning for the default/fallback reverse beeper sound effect replacement. [ATS edition]

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June 29, 2025
v25.28

Merged a selection of cabin sounds from the base game (1.55) to the Sound Fixes Pack rework of the truck interior suspension sounds.

Replaced the default/fallback reverse beeper sound effect with one from a Scania truck, courtesy of Max2712. [ETS2 edition]
- Special thanks to Max2712 for permission to use this sound effect.

Replaced the default/fallback reverse beeper sound effect with a quieter one. [ATS edition]
- Also has a slightly longer duration beep compared to the ETS2 edition, as this is more common in North America.

Replaced engine sounds for the Forest River Berkshire motorhome in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
- Originally the sounds were based on a Ford motorhome. This has now changed.

-- Optional addon news --
Reefer trailer sound addon for ETS2 has been formally updated for 1.55.

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June 26, 2025
v25.27

1 new trailer suspension sound variation.
Minor improvement to the master reverberation for the reverb sound item that is used where cliff faces and rock formations are present.
Extended sound distance range of the anti-theft alarm horn sound effects when colliding into a parked AI traffic vehicle.
Replaced 4 default/fallback horns for AI traffic cars. This is applicable for cars in AI traffic packs. [ATS edition]
Replaced 4 anti-theft alarm horn sounds for AI traffic cars. [ATS edition]
Replaced default/fallback horn for AI traffic trucks/vans/pickup trucks. This is applicable for AI traffic packs too. [ATS edition]
New anti-theft alarm horn sound for AI traffic trucks/vans/pickup trucks. [ATS edition]
Minor sound mixing adjustments to the superstructure_truck_work (municipal truck) sound set in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
2 new horn sound variations added for the 2018 Mack Anthem in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Attempted fix for the uncommon randomly occurring popping / click sound glitch that began in the vanilla game. [ATS edition]

Reworked one of the vanilla game American forest world bird sound sets. [ATS edition]
- Birdsong peaks at dawn and lessens towards midday and afternoon.
- Added missing fade effects for a better auditory experience.
- Bird sounds can come from different directions and distances in the forests.
- Slightly more FMOD efficiency at night due to less simultaneous sound events than the vanilla game when birds are not active.
- Introduced additional sounds of various birds heard in the USA: the blue jay, American robin, the house sparrow, and the Scott's oriole.

Replaced 4 default/fallback horns for AI traffic cars. This is applicable for cars in AI traffic packs. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced 4 anti-theft alarm horn sounds for AI traffic cars. [ETS2 edition]
Slightly increased sound volume for some EMD G16 train locomotive sound effects. [ETS2 edition]
Slightly increased sound volume for some Luhanskteplovoz M62 train locomotive sound effects. [ETS2 edition]
Slightly increased sound volume for some Siemens Vectron train locomotive sound effects. [ETS2 edition]
Slightly increased sound volume for some Bombardier OSE Class 220 train sound effects. [ETS2 edition]
Slightly increased sound volume for some Rīgas Vagonbūves Rūpnīca DR1 train sound effects. [ETS2 edition]

-- Optional addon news --
Reefer trailer sound addon for ATS has been formally updated for 1.55.

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June 22, 2025
v25.26.1

Compatibility update for the 1.55 open beta. [ATS edition]

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June 22, 2025
v25.26

1 new additional variation of the default air cutoff sound for when the air compressor is unloaded by the governor.
Replaced sound effect that plays when you enter the parking trigger area in the Driving Academy module.
New iteration of the checkpoint sound effect that plays when successfully reaching a waypoint in the Driving Academy module.
Reduced file size of some air brake sound effects for the 2019 Freightliner Cascadia in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Fully decommissioned sound modifications for the UDS package van in AI traffic (pv_uds unit name retired in base game). [ATS edition]

Engine and horn sounds added to the superstructure_truck_work in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
- A resemblance for this vehicle couldn't be found, so I've chosen to base the sounds on a Freightliner M2 which seems appropriate.

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June 19, 2025
v25.25

Compatibility updates for the 1.55 open beta. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced checkpoint sound effect that plays when successfully reaching a waypoint in the Driving Academy module.
New 1.55 SCS Game Archive Packer version used for packing of the SAFE_MODE version of the Sound Fixes Pack.

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June 17, 2025
v25.24.1

Compatibility updates for the 1.55 open beta and the Iowa DLC. [ATS edition]
New 1.55 SCS Game Archive Packer version used for packing of the mod, which should result in better performance in 1.55.

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June 15, 2025
v25.24

Applied reworked leaf blower sounds also to the leaf blower in sound_item_data.
Added sounds for the 1910 Sulzer La Suisse ship that is seen in Geneva, Switzerland. [ETS2 edition]
Added improvements to some motorboat sounds. [ATS edition]
1 new horn sound variant added for the 2017 International LT in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
New horn sound for the 2011–2014 Dodge Charger R/T (LD, 7th generation) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Applied engine sounds for the 2011–2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit (LD, 7th generation) in ProMods Canada AI traffic. [ATS edition]

Created Chrysler 3.6L V6 Pentastar engine sound variant for some applicable AI traffic vehicles. [ATS edition]
- 2011–2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit (LD, 7th generation)
- Jeep Wrangler (JK, 3rd generation)

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June 8, 2025
v25.23

Replaced 1 thunder sound effect.
Replaced and improved combine harvesting sounds. [ETS2 edition]
New air brake sound in accordance to the real truck when the 2012 Volvo FH4 in AI traffic comes to a stop. [ETS2 edition]
Temporarily disabled noisy log debarker sound at sawmills. It will return in a later update with more ideal mixing. [ATS edition]

Replaced/improved sound for the log loader used for dynamic log loading and unloading of the player's log cargo. [ATS edition]
- The replacement sound used is based on a Doosan DX225 LL.

Reworked/replaced sound with lower noise emissions for the "544 LOGGER" log loader. [ATS edition]
- The replacement sound used is based on a Liebherr LH 30 C Industry Litronic.

Added sound functionality for the dynamic unloading of logs, which the vanilla game does not have. [ATS edition]
- 8 new sound effect variations for picking up of the logs from the trailer.
- 8 new sound effect variations for dropping the logs into a log pile.

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June 1, 2025
v25.22

3 new extra sound effects for light scrape impacts of truck collisions.

Added entry for crash impact sounds in the recommended audio settings information text file.

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May 31, 2025
v25.21

Reworked default wiper sounds.
Completed rework of interior rain sound in heavy rain conditions.
2008 BMW 5-Series E60 Sedan N62 sound set is now the default sound set for car_v8_1.soundref in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]

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May 28, 2025
v25.20

1 new sound variant for the leaf blower.
Western gull (Larus occidentalis) sounds now limited to mostly being heard at daytime. [ATS edition]
Added wet tire sound during rain for livestock trailers hauled by pickup trucks in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Added sound for rain hitting the roof on livestock trailers hauled by pickup trucks in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

-- Optional addon news --
Previous soundproofing for ATS updated with revised soundproofing for the Kenworth W900.

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May 25, 2025
v25.19.2

Applied engine and horn sounds to the Kenworth T800 hi-rail and tow truck variants in AI traffic (unused). [ATS edition]

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May 23, 2025
v25.19.1

Bug fix for duplicate interior rain sound issue in v25.19.

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May 23, 2025
v25.19

Compatibility updates for the ETS2 1.55 Async Loading Experimental Beta. [ETS2 edition]
Added sound for rain hitting the tarp on speedboat trailers in AI traffic.
Added wet tire sound during rain for tarp covered speedboat trailers in AI traffic.
1 new sound variant for raindrops hitting the truck (interior sound).
Added possibility of hearing another layer of wind sound during rain while the player truck is stopped.
Slightly increased exterior light rain sound volume.
Added possibility of hearing cat purring when up close to some cats visible outside.
Improved transition to idle sound for the operating Caterpillar Towmotor forklifts. [ATS edition]
Reduced sound volume for western gulls (Larus occidentalis). [ATS edition]

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May 17, 2025
v25.18

Compatibility update for the ETS2 1.55 Async Loading Experimental Beta. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced some brake squeaking sounds (for high odometer value trucks with wheel wear).
Subtly enhanced reverb effects for harbor and industrial areas in the game.
Engine sounds added to operating Caterpillar Towmotor forklifts. [ATS edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the civilian and police 2015 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8 generation, pre-facelift). [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the civilian 2014 Škoda Octavia Mk3 (Typ 5E, pre-facelift). [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the police 2014 Škoda Octavia Mk3 (Typ 5E, pre-facelift). [ETS2 edition]
Replaced 1 panic alarm sound for parked AI traffic cars. These can be triggered by colliding into them. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced 1 default/fallback horn for AI traffic cars. This is applicable for cars in AI traffic packs. [ETS2 edition]
Reworked passenger carriage sounds for the Siemens Modular Metro Type V train for the Vienna U-Bahn. [ETS2 edition]

Engine (DC13) and horn sounds added to the 2009 Scania R360 and the 2013 Scania R490 Streamline in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
- Special thanks to Max2712 for permission to use some of his sound samples in accordance to these Scania trucks.

Engine (DC12) and horn sounds added to the 2013 Scania R420 Streamline in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
- Includes restored sound samples from Vasily (Engine Voice Records), previously used in the Sound Fixes Pack for the 1.36 game version.

Dropped support for game version 1.53 on the Steam Workshop in preparation for 1.55.

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May 2, 2025
v25.17.1

Compatibility updates for the ETS2 1.55 Async Loading Experimental Beta. [ETS2 edition]

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May 1, 2025
v25.17

Minor sound volume adjustments to some AI traffic car idle sounds. [ATS edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Bombardier FS Class E.405 train locomotive. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Rīgas Vagonbūves Rūpnīca ER2 train. [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the civilian 2015 Kia Cee'd hatchback (JD, 2nd generation, post-facelift). [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the taxi and police 2015 Kia Cee'd hatchbacks (JD, 2nd generation, post-facelift). [ETS2 edition]
Further lessening of birdsong around 7:00 PM (forest ambient sound item). [ETS2 edition]

Applied sounds to the 2008 ČKD Tatra T3A tram variant for Oryol / Orel, Russia (unused). [ETS2 edition]
- Note: Unused status is due to tramway tracks being absent in Russian map mods for this city.

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April 22, 2025
v25.16

Decreased sound volume for some bird and owl sounds (forest ambient sound item). [ETS2 edition]
Birdsong now peaks at dawn and lessens towards midday and afternoon (forest ambient sound item). [ETS2 edition]
Applied sounds for additional city variants of the Škoda Transtech Artic tram. [ETS2 edition]
Added sounds for the Duewag Stadtbahnwagen Typ B (1st generation body, subtype B100S) tram. [ETS2 edition]
1 new trailer suspension added to the array for the trailer suspension sounds.
Minor sound mixing adjustments for the trailer suspension sounds.

-- Optional addon news --
The "Winter sounds" mod is discontinued for now (but could return) since its features are only partially compatible with 1.54.
However, you can still run the mod on 1.54.

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April 20, 2025
v25.15

Attempted fix for the notorious randomly occurring popping / click sound glitch that began in the vanilla game (1.53). [ETS2 edition]
- Special thanks to xXCARL1992Xx for the tip on what may be the root cause of the glitch.

Reworked and enhanced sound for the Russian railroad crossing bell. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Ural Locomotives / Siemens ES2G Lastochka train. [ETS2 edition]

Reworked one of the vanilla game European forest world sound sets (one that has birds during the day and owls at night). [ETS2 edition]
- Improved clarity of some bird sound samples and added missing fade effects for a better auditory experience.
- Bird and owl sounds can come from different directions and distances in the forests.

Hadley H00640RP added to horn sound variations for the 2018 Volvo VNL in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
1 new Hadley H00640RP horn sound effect variation added to the array for some AI traffic truck horn sounds. [ATS edition]

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April 16, 2025
v25.14

Comprehensive sounds added to the Valmet VR Class Dv12 train locomotive. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Bombardier TRAXX DE ME train locomotive. [ETS2 edition]
1 new parking brake valve sound added to the array for the default/fallback interior parking brake pull hand control valve sound.

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April 12, 2025
v25.13

Comprehensive sounds added to the ADtranz Incentro AT6/5L tram. [ETS2 edition]
Replaced engine sounds for the 2014-2017 Nova Bus LFS (Low Floor Series) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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April 8, 2025
v25.12

Comprehensive sounds added to the Duewag SWF-Baureihe P light rail vehicle. [ETS2 edition]
More sounds added to the PACCAR MX-13 engine sound set for AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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April 1, 2025
v25.11

Comprehensive sounds added to the AnsaldoBreda Sirio Series 7100 tram. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the AnsaldoBreda Sirietto Series 7500 tram. [ETS2 edition]

Horn sound added to the 2014-2017 Nova Bus LFS (Low Floor Series) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
- Note: Previously the mod based it on the 2024 New Flyer XDE35. Further changes to its sounds will be made in v25.13.

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March 29, 2025
v25.10

Comprehensive sounds added to the Bombardier OSE Class 220 train. [ETS2 edition]
- The train is also known as the Bombardier DE2000.

1 new horn sound added to the array for the Peterbilt 389 in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

-- Optional addon news --
Reefer trailer sound addon for ATS updated for 1.54.

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March 23, 2025
v25.09

Comprehensive sounds added to the Siemens EuroSprinter Classic ES64P "Hellas Sprinter" train. [ETS2 edition]
- The train is also known as the OSE Class 120 and the Hellenic Train Class 120.

Minor sound adjustments to some AI traffic car engine sounds. [ATS edition]

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March 18, 2025
v25.08.2

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.54 open beta. [ATS edition]

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March 18, 2025
v25.08.1

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.54 open beta. [ATS edition]

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March 16, 2025
v25.08

Comprehensive sounds added to the Renfe Class 252 train. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Comboios de Portugal Class LE 5600 train. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound adjustments to some AI traffic car engine sounds. [ATS edition]

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March 14, 2025
v25.07.1

Compatibility update for the ETS2 1.54 open beta. [ETS2 edition]
Partially decommissioned sound modifications for the outgoing UDS package van in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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March 13, 2025
v25.07

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.54 open beta. [ATS edition]
Applied engine and horn sounds to the new variant of the Chevrolet Step Van in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the 2006 Renfe Class 334 / Vossloh Euro 3000 train locomotive. [ETS2 edition]

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March 10, 2025
v25.06

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.54 open beta. [ATS edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2025 Lexus ES (XZ10, 7th generation) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Rīgas Vagonbūves Rūpnīca DR1 train. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the 2011 Ust-Katav Wagon-Building Plant 71-631 tram. [ETS2 edition]

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March 4, 2025
v25.05

Engine and horn sounds added to the 2024 Hyundai Kona SX2 (2nd generation) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
6 new horn sounds added to the array for the 2024 Hyundai Kona SX2 (2nd generation) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
3D positioned engine sounds added to the 2024 New Flyer XDE35 in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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February 27, 2025
v25.04.1

Compatibility updates for the ETS2 1.54 open beta. [ETS2 edition]

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February 26, 2025
v25.04

Compatibility updates for the ATS 1.54 open beta. [ATS edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the LEW Hennigsdorf Deutsche Bahn Class 143 train locomotive. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Electroputere CFR Class 47 train. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Maschinenfabrik Esslingen GT4 tram. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the 2002-2005 Wegmann & Co. GT4d tram. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the 1963–1994 ČKD ČME3 train locomotive. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the 1968-1990 ČKD T-669.0 train locomotive. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the ČKD Tatra KT4D tram. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Alstom SNCF TGV Duplex high-speed train. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Bombardier SNCF Class Z 27500 train. [ETS2 edition]
1 new rolling sound for the Stadler FLIRT train cars. [ETS2 edition]
3 new horn sounds added to the array for the Stadler FLIRT train variant for Switzerland. [ETS2 edition]
Applied comprehensive sounds to the Stadler FLIRT train variant for Estonia (unused). [ETS2 edition]
Dropped support for game versions 1.51 and 1.52 on the Steam Workshop in preparation for 1.54.

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February 12, 2025
v25.03

Comprehensive sounds added to the 1996 Adtranz DB Class 481 electric multiple unit train for the Berlin S-Bahn. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Siemens Desiro Classic electric multiple unit train. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound adjustments for the Siemens Vectron train. [ETS2 edition]
2003 Chevrolet Express sound set is now the default sound set for car_default_3.soundref in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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February 3, 2025
v25.02

Comprehensive sounds added to the EMD G16 train locomotive. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the AnsaldoBreda Frecciarossa ETR 1000 train. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the 1999 KONČAR TCDD E 52516 train. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the TÜLOMSAŞ TCDD E 68 000 train. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the 2012 Hyundai Rotem TCDD E32000 electric multiple unit. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the 2014 CAF Inneo BM3 metro train. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the 2008 ČKD Tatra T3A tram. [ETS2 edition]
2015 Škoda Superb (B8) TDI sound set is now the default sound set for car_default_3.soundref in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
2015 Škoda Superb (B8) TDI sound set is now the default sound set for car_normal_1.soundref in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
2013 Renault Captur (J87 generation) sound set is now the default sound set for car_default_4.soundref in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound adjustments to some AI traffic car sounds. [ETS2 edition]
2015 Ford Mustang GT Premium sound set is now the default sound set for car_sport_1.soundref in AI traffic.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe sound set is now the default sound set for car_sport_2.soundref in AI traffic. [ATS edition]

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January 14, 2025
v25.01

Improved accuracy of the 3D sound position of the reefer unit sound for default reefer trailers in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Siemens Vectron train locomotive. [ETS2 edition]
Comprehensive sounds added to the Corifer FS Vivalto train. [ETS2 edition]
Reduced low frequency for two Carrier Vector reefer unit sound loops. [ETS2 edition]
Reduced low frequency for the default reefer unit sound loop.
Decommissioned 'Return to Winterland' soundtrack music replacements.
Decommissioned sounds for the Winter Express steam train.
Christmas discount ended for aftermarket air horns from the Sound Fixes Pack in the game's Service Shops.

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January 1, 2025
v25.00

Simplified fallback default city ambience, resulting in less noticeably repetitive looped sounds and more efficient usage of memory.
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2007 Dennis Dagger in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the civilian 2013 Renault Captur (J87 generation) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the police 2013 Renault Captur (J87 generation) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2016 Dacia Sandero II (B52 generation, post-facelift) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]

-- Optional addon news --
Previous soundproofing for ETS2 updated with soundproofing for the 2021 Volvo FH Series 5 and the 2024 Volvo FH Series 6.

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