Raise your hand if you answered that the difference between a single and dual-clutch transmission is one clutch. Excellent. We're halfway home. Single-clutch and dual-clutch transmissions differ in ...

Dual-clutch automatic transmissions have exploded in popularity over the last two decades. They're used in performance cars of all types, from the Volkswagen GTI and Hyundai Elantra N to the BMW M2 ...

If you've done any research on current cars, you've probably seen references to dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs). And you might well have asked yourself, "What is a DCT? What is a dual-clutch ...

What is a DSG transmission? How does a direct shift gearbox work? A DSG transmission is a dual clutch transmission used by Volkswagen. A DSG uses two wet, multi-plate clutches to activate separate ...

Choosing between motorcycle transmission types these days is a bit more complicated than a simple manual-versus-automatic decision. In reality, it's more like four transmission options: automatic, ...

Chase Bierenkoven is a gearhead and writer based in Denver, Colorado. As the family lore goes, Chase's first word was "truck." Cars have been a problem ever since. By 16, Chase was spending his ...

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 ...

The Procision transmission was unveiled at Eaton's Marshall, Mich., proving grounds on Sept. 4. Photo: Jim Park Eaton is bringing a new transmission to the medium-duty market that boasts car-like ...

One dual-clutch gear oil to lube them all. Almost. Ever since 2003, when the R32 Volkswagen Golf debuted its new dual-clutch automatic transmission, DCTs have been on the rise. Sometimes called an ...