Consumer Reports Slams Poorly Designed Gearshift Selectors
1 Mar 2017, 17:12 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Consumer Reports, the respected American publication, has made a list of all new automobiles on sale today with confusing gearshift selector designs
Ford Will Build 10-Speed Transmissions for Next F-150
27 Apr 2016, 13:07 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Ford has announced a $1.6-billion investment in two of its US factories. They will build ten-speed automatic transmissions, which will be used in the next F-150
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Built One Million Eight-Speed Transmissions at Kokomo Plant
21 Jul 2015, 16:07 UTC · By: Tudor Rus / The one millionth TorqueFlite 845RE eight-speed automatic transmission produced at the FCA Kokomo Transmission Plant rolled off the assembly line today
Half the Cars Sold in Russia in 2014 Had Automatic Gearboxes
5 May 2015, 18:09 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The numeber of auto sales is on the rise. This is partly because only richer customers can afford to buy new cars in Russia, but also for comfort reasons
ZF CEO Calls Nine-Speed Transmissions the "Natural Limit"
7 Nov 2012, 13:11 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / While you can still find multiple cars with four-speed automatic transmissions, as well as even more vehicles with five-speed manuals in dealerships from across the world, the auto industry has deve...
2013 Scion FR-S Downshift Rev Blip Explained
19 Jun 2012, 11:11 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Toyoscionbaru was developed as a pure sportscar with plenty of driver feel, a light chassis and a low-slung boxer engine at the front. Both the Subaru BRZ and the Scion FR-S are imported to Amer...
Volvo Cars Getting Automatic Gearbox With Start-Stop Tech
23 Aug 2011, 08:28 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Swedish automaker Volvo announced today that a six-speed automatic gearbox with start/stop will become available in the D3 versions of the S60, V60, V70 and S80 models starting from early September ...
ALG Is Trimming Residuals for SUVs and Pickups
21 Jul 2011, 11:10 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Anticipating higher gasoline prices in the future, ALG Inc. is trimming residual values for less fuel efficient vehicle segments such as full-sized SUVs and pickups. ALG assumes that three years fro...
VW Golf VII Prepares for Making the Entrance
12 Jul 2011, 08:22 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / German automaker Volkswagen is currently working on the Golf VII, which is expected to debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2012, before it will hit the streets in October that year. According to ...
No 6-Speed Manual Transmission for 2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
18 Apr 2011, 14:19 UTC · By: Cosmin Voicu / Nowadays manual gearboxes have become a thing of the past for performance machines and the 2012 Cadillac CTS will not make an exception. The 2012 Cadillac 3.6L V6 CTS won’t have available a...
BMW M5 to Only Use Automatic Gearbox?
17 Feb 2011, 11:03 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Before a new BMW M model is released, the news related to it should brings enthusiasts’ level of excitement sky-high and, so far, this has been the case with the upcoming F10 BMW M5. However, ...
Chevrolet Orlando Compact MPV Launched in Great Britain
7 Dec 2010, 15:35 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Chevrolet is further expanding its model range with the launch of the all-new Orlando seven-seat MPV. The car promises to offer good value for money, stylish design and low insurance and running cos...
Peugeot 308 CC Gets New Flagship Petrol Version in the UK
27 Jan 2010, 09:21 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Peugeot 307 CC receives a new 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol unit and a fresh 6-speed automatic gearbox for the UK market, thus continuing the downsizing trend. The turbocharged 1.6 liter THP ...