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

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

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 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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While the notion of a manual gearbox that forgoes a clutch pedal is nothing new (Chrysler brought such a concept to market in ...

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 ...