New cars are commonly built with dual-clutch transmissions (DCT), but the idea of such a thing can seem puzzling. Why would a transmission need two clutches, anyway? And where’s the clutch pedal? Why ...

The evolution of the automatic transmission, now the most popular type of transmission in the US, has come a long way over the years. Although the earliest type of what can be considered an automatic ...

Michigan-based supplier Tremec has filed a patent application for a new hybridized dual-clutch transmission design that could potentially be utilized in the forthcoming C8 Corvette E-Ray and Corvette ...

Just like any other automaker present in the Old Continent, the Blue Oval had to electrify the 1.0-liter EcoBoost to meet the emissions target imposed by the European Commission. More to the point, ...

The story of the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) began with its use on high-end performance cars, where quick shifting is deeply valued. Over time, DCTs found their way into many mass-market vehicles.

New environmental and fuel efficiency legislation coupled with advances in electronics and manufacturing techniques have triggered new automated transmission technologies, writes Matthew Beecham. The ...

If you’re a fan of BMW’s dual-clutch transmission, you should probably grab an M2 before the next generation 2-series drops. BMW is ditching its dual-clutch transmissions across its line-up in favor ...

However, not all innovations are equal and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early ...

It all started with Gran Turismo. From those early PlayStation days, Sean was drawn to anything with four wheels. Prior to joining the Roadshow team, he was a freelance contributor for Motor Authority ...

A dual-clutch transmission is an automated manual transmission with two sets of gears, each operated by a separate clutch. One clutch handles the odd-numbered gears, the other clutch the even-numbered ...