GM Files Patent for 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission
28 Sep 2013, 08:42 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / General Motors has recently filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a brand new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. According to Corvette Forum, General Motors cou...
Chrysler Cancells Dual-Clutch Plans for 2011
10 Nov 2011, 14:10 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Chrysler was planning to launch a dual-clutch transmission in the US, but the company has delayed the plans, as The Car Connection writes. The transmission was supposed to be introduced on the 2...
Honda to Revive the Beat Blending Car and Motorcycle Tech
20 Jun 2011, 07:40 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / In the early 90s, Japanese automaker Honda was bringing its own contribution to the big kei-car revolution with a rear mid-engined two-seat roadster dubbed “Beat”. Based on a design by P...
2010 Honda VFR1200F US Pricing Revealed
8 Dec 2009, 15:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Honda’s latest machine finally got a price tag set for the US market, which might make the British customers get a bit upset. The Japanese manufacturer announced the new sports-tourer will sel...
2010 Honda VFR1200F Full Specs and Photo Gallery
12 Oct 2009, 06:15 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The very anticipated 2010 Honda VFR1200F had finally break cover, offering a combination between the sports and touring capabilities, while using the latest technologies. Aside from featuring a V4 e...
Honda Details Motorcycle Lineup for Tokyo
30 Sep 2009, 12:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As a Japanese manufacturer, Honda could not miss the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, and announced the lineup for the event, which also includes numerous two-wheeled vehicles to the delight of many motorcycl...
Peugeot To Debut 4007 DCS Automatic in Frankfurt
11 Sep 2009, 09:32 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / French manufacturer Peugeot has just introduced its latest addition to the 4007 range, equipped with Dual Clutch System (DCS). Peugeot 4007 DCS Automatic will be making its first public appearance a...
Honda Introduces World’s First Dual Clutch Transmission for Motorcycles
9 Sep 2009, 13:05 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Not only that Honda is preparing a new sport-tourer powered by a V4 engine with displacement of 1200cc set to take the place of the defunct Blackbird, but the model will also come with the world&rsq...
Audi S3 Sportback Gets S Tronic for Australia
22 May 2009, 14:10 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Audi S3 Sportback will now be available in Australia with the S Tronic dual clutch transmission, to match the 2.0l TFSI engine. Prices for the version of the S3 equipped with this gearbox start ...
BMW Says No Dual-Clutch, Opts for Eight-Speed Automatic
3 Feb 2009, 14:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / BMW will rely more on eight-speed automatic transmissions and less on dual-clutch systems, Klaus Draeger, BMW’s development chief said today, pointing to a number of advantages brought by an a...