The obvious answer is the number of clutches. But it goes beyond that, into questions of design and operation that can bring ...

The automatic versus manual dispute regarding the transmission systems installed on a specific car has been going on for quite some time now, especially when a certain automaker came out with the ...

The history of the DTC stretches back to early 20th century, when inventors explored ways to make gear changes smoother long ...

The dual clutch transmissions are one of the most important technological features to have surfaced in the last few years. These no longer come with the drawbacks of the classic automatic ...

Not so long ago, dual-clutch transmissions -- with their superior fuel economy and lightning-quick gear shifts -- were widely viewed as the Next Big Thing. Automakers were counting on those gearboxes ...

Modern 8- and 10-speed automatics deliver huge performance gains through tighter gear ratios, fast clutch-to-clutch shifts, ...

The Koenigsegg Jesko is too good for dual-clutch. It's too good for three clutches, or four or five or six. No, the Jesko's transmission has seven clutches, in an effort to make the time between gear ...

Both the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS 4.0 were available to pre-order earlier this year, and we knew tboth vehicles will come with an optional seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox. And since ...

WOLFSBURG, Germany -- The Volkswagen brand plans to replace all of its transverse-mounted automatic transmissions with its direct-shift gearbox over the next five years. The direct-shift gearbox, VW's ...

The hottest of Audi's TT lineup will be making its way to the U.S. late next year and fans who prefer the convenience and fuel efficiency benefits of a dual clutch transmission can rest assure their ...

Does your clutch slip? It should. Your clutch and transmission are "in the middle." That's not just slang. Your engine is running. Your car is standing still. Only by correct clutch operation—which ...

Honda submitted the patent to the Japan Patent Office back in May, but the link is currently broken or has been taken down. But according toAutoGuide¸the patent's description claims the addition of a ...