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Volkswagen recalls 13,500 DSG equipped cars over sensor problem

Anybody who bought a Volkswagen in North America in the past year with a DSG gearbox will want to keep an eye on their mailbox in the coming weeks for a note from the home office in Herndon, Virginia. It seems there is an issue with a temperature sensor in the dual clutch transmission. Problematic sensors can give erroneous readings that cause warning lamps in the cluster to turn on or send the transmission into neutral. The quick-shifting DSG is a popular option in the Jetta sedan, Sportwagen, GTI and Eos convertible. A total of 13,500 ... Read more →

Ford announces 2.0l ecoboost and dual clutch gearbox for 2010 Sam Abuelsamid

At Ford's 2010 model year preview – hey, they're more efficient! – in Dearborn, Michigan this morning, Barb Samardzich, VP of global powertrain development announced the next stage of ...

Audi offers 3 diesels, auto start-stop in new A5 Sportback Sam Abuelsamid

First, the bad news: Audi has no plans to offer the car pictured above to American consumers. This is the new A5 Sportback, a five door hatchback based on the A5 coupe that debuted last year. If ...

Audi adds dual clutch S-Tronic to Euro A4 and A5 Sam Abuelsamid

Audi has just added a new transmission option to European-market versions of the A4 and A5. The company's 7-speed S-Tronic dual clutch gearbox is now available with the 2.0L TFSI four cylinder. The ...

Volkswagen adds 7-speed DSG to European CC Sam Abuelsamid

Over in the UK, drivers buying a new Passat CC now have a new transmission option that gives them an extra 1.2 mpg. The 160 hp 1.8L TSI four cylinder can now be paired with VW's 7-speed DSG dual ...

Without Getrag DCT, Chrysler will stick with conventional 6 speed automatic 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

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 to 700,000 transmissions a year that could cut fuel ...

Financing lawsuit threatens Chrysler-Getrag dual clutch transmissions 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The current credit crisis could be playing further havoc with Chrysler's future powertrain product plans. In the first half of 2007, Chrysler announced investment plans to build two new engine plants and a transmission plant for 2010 model cars. The transmission facility was to be a joint venture ...

BMW reduces fuel consumption by 5% on 3-series with dual clutch trans 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

BMW is launching a refreshed version of its mainstream 3-Series sedan this fall with tweaked front and rear styling. On the mechanical side, we already know about the coming 3.0L dual turbo diesel for the U.S. market. One other change that's coming is the addition of a 7-speed dual clutch ...

Chrysler expands dual clutch transmissions, we still can't get one 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The unfortunate reality for Chrysler in North America is that aside from the new Ram, the Wrangler and the minivans, few of its products are considered desirable alternatives in their segments. At least part of that is due to what many consider - rightly or wrongly - to be outdated powertrains. ...

Can advanced drivetrain tech bring in buyers? 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

There's no doubt that there are a lot of advances in powertrain technology that will improve the efficiency of vehicles over the next few years. There are near-term features like direct fuel injection, turbocharging and dual clutch transmissions. Other features like start stop systems and ...

Frankfurt Preview: Euro Ford Focus gets dual clutch gearbox for 2008 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

The 2008 Ford Focus EcoNetic At the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, Ford is showing off an updated version of the European Focus. On the outside the freshened Focus picks up some kinetic design cues from the Mondeo but the best stuff is under the skin. The 2.0L DuraTorq common-rail turbo diesel ...

European spec Dodge Journey to get dual clutch gearbox with diesel 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

click above image to view high-res gallery of 2009 Dodge Journey When Chrysler announced the new Dodge Journey cross-over early last week, we skipped over it hear here on ABG. However a second look at the specs revealed something of interest, at least to non-American drivers. While the home market ...

Chrysler to introduce dual clutch transimissions 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Earlier this week, after the groundbreaking for Chrysler's new axle plant near Marysville, Michigan, company spokesman David Elshoff spoke to the Worldwide Automotive Report. The new axles to be built at the plant are designed to help improve the fuel efficiency of both the Chrysler and Mercedes ...

Volvo to get dual clutch gear box and 10% economy boost 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Late next year, dual clutch gearboxes will cease to be a Volkswagen Group exclusive when Volvo introduces a similar design in their S40/V50 models. The dual clutch gearbox first appeared in the mid-1980s in some Porsche 962 endurance racers and Audi Quattro rally cars. They disappeared through most ...


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