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2009 VW Jetta TDI Cup to air on Speed TV starting Dec. 6

Nov 22nd 2009 3:27PM - 0 Comments

Back in October, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI cup wrapped up its second season in fine fashion during the Petit Le Mans weekend at Road Atlanta. While the ten-race series was not broadcast live, cameras from Speed TV were on hand for each event. If ...

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Chevrolet adds a 4 cylinder-6 speed combo to Malibu lineup

Apr 24th 2008 11:17AM - 6 Comments

Since its debut last fall, the 2008 Chevy Malibu's four cylinder engines have only been available with a like number of transmission speeds. If you wanted a six speed gearbox you had to opt for the top-end LTZ model with the 3.6L V-6 engine. No ...

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New Ford 6 speed automatic bumps Escape mileage 4-6 percent

May 7th 2008 8:37PM - 24 Comments

When Ford launched the redesigned Escape and Mariner compact CUVs last year, the bodies and interiors were all new but the powertrains were largely carried over from the first-generation models. For the 2009 model year, that issue has been addressed ...

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Ford hopes to convert Europeans to automatics: New 6-speed launched

Sep 21st 2007 2:14PM - 3 Comments

Regarding fuel economy, the double-clutch gearbox is surely a positive step. However, updating "regular" automatic transmissions and adding speeds is also good news. As our readers know, Europeans aren't much fans of automatics: fuel economy almost ...

Hyundai introduces new 6-speed auto, increases efficiency

Dec 26th 2008 8:03AM - 0 Comments

More gears often equals more efficiency, so we're glad to see Hyundai release its own 6-speed automatic gearbox. Most manufacturers purchase ready-made auto boxes from specialist companies, but Hyundai's gone the route less traveled. The company ...

BMW X6 and Honda Crosstour: The shape of things to come?

Oct 15th 2009 1:57PM - 9 Comments

BMW ActiveHybrid X6 - Click above for high-res image gallery According to Wired, a trend is emerging from the design studios of some of the world's top automakers, and it may be spreading like wildfire as you read this. We're talking about cars ...

First Drive: 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid is technologically impressive... but to what end?

Nov 11th 2009 2:58PM - 10 Comments

2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery BMW's pitch on how great the X6 ActiveHybrid is goes like this: it's the world's most powerful hybrid vehicle, fuel consumption is reduced about 20 percent compared to a ...

New 4-cylinder, 6-speed Malibu scores 30mpg in real world test

May 1st 2008 4:07PM - 7 Comments

Chevrolet recently launched a four cylinder version of their mid-sized Malibu sedan which is combined with a six speed automatic transmission. The six speed unit is only offered in the top LTZ model for now and replaces the four speed that's offered ...

Without Getrag DCT, Chrysler will stick with conventional 6 speed automatic

Dec 2nd 2008 8:47AM - 0 Comments

Now that Chrysler's deal to build dual clutch transmissions in a joint venture with Getrag is officially kaput, the company will stick with its existing 6-speed automatic for now. In early 2007, Chrysler announced the deal with Getrag to supply up ...

UK government encourages 20mph speed limits

Dec 16th 2009 2:05PM - 19 Comments

There are many ways to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and not all of them require a radical change to the type of vehicle you choose to drive. For instance, taking your foot off the gas pedal and slowing down a bit can have a real effect ...

Current Eliminator V sets new world speed record - 153.6 mph - for electric vehicles

Dec 18th 2007 7:03PM - 6 Comments

Got a need for speed? Strap on a battery pack and his the track. That's the idea behind the Current Eliminator V, which set a new electric dragster world speed record in the National Hot Rod Association's (NHRA) Super Pro class of 153.6 mph at the ...

LA 2009: 2011 Ford Fiesta unveiled by agents of the Movement

Dec 3rd 2009 8:38AM - 0 Comments

2011 Ford Fiesta - Click above for high-res image gallery We've been hearing about the 2011 Ford Fiesta for so long that it's hard to imagine that the U.S. version of the car was just officially unveiled today. We gave you all of the official ...

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