I always found it odd how VC and SA had much more recognizable licensed music, while 4/5 went with less known stuff.

Or maybe I'm getting old :)

I think it's also why games with licensed vehicles are way stricter on how they're presented now (no damage models, etc.). As the big brands became more away of video games as a big thing, they held closer control and pricing compared to it being "ehhh, whatever" remnant income