Should You Buy a Car With a Dual-Clutch Transmission?
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If it’s a Ford, probably not.
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Audi Dumping Dual Clutch Transmissions for Traditional Automatics in Hi-Po Models
The German automaker is transitioning back to automatic transmissions on vehicles packing higher levels of torque.
Lexus RC F May Get Dual-Clutch Gearbox
Would the Lexus RC F and IS F models benefit from a dual-clutch gearbox?
GM Files Patent for Seven-Speed Dual Clutch Gearbox
General Motors has filed for a patent for a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, hinting that there might soon include be such a gearbox in the Corvette.
VW Performance Diesel, 10-Speed DCT Announced
Volkswagen announced today that it will build a 10-speed dual clutch transmission and a high-performance diesel engine.
Shifting Trends: Is the Manual Transmission Doomed?
Manual transmissions have always been idolized and are generally reserved for the ultimate sporty-cars, but how does a stick shift compare to its automated counterpart?
2014 BMW M3 to Lose Manual Gearbox, or Will It?
One of the most illustrious names in German sport sedan history, the BMW M3 will transition away from its naturally aspirated engine roots in the upcoming model meant to bow at next year’s Geneva Motor Show, doing so without a manual transmission.
Bugatti Veyron to Get Two More Years in Production?
Somebody ought to call Scooby Doo and the Gang because there’s something fishy going on at Bugatti. We’re not making any accusations, but put your thinking cap on and mull this one over. Midway through last year the automotive media started reporting that Bugatti officially decided to discontinue the Veyron. Sad as we all were...
Lotus Esprit Could Get a Dual-Clutch Transmission
Lotus recently announced its intention to build an in-house V8 engine for its upcoming line of exotic sports cars. Making as much as 570-hp from a displacement of just 4.8-liters the sophisticated powerplant may be joined by an equally high-tech automatic transmission. Back in January of last year it was revealed that Lotus was working...
Volkswagen Celebrates 3.5 Million DSG Transmissions Sold
Dual-clutch transmissions are becoming increasingly popular offerings by all automakers in the search to save every drop of fuel. But the auto-boxes have another benefit: not only do they shift faster than a traditional slushbox, they easily out-match your best manual-transmission heel-toe efforts. Combine those two qualities and you’ve got a solution that will please...
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