Most people who get a kick out of driving also get a kick out shifting their own gears. Not with a push of a button, the tug of a paddle or the nudge of a lever, but with a deft combination of well ...

The automatic versus manual dispute regarding the transmission systems installed on a specific car has been going on for quite some time now, especially when a certain automaker came out with the ...

Sequential and dual-clutch gearboxes both allow you to manually select gears without a clutch pedal, but that doesn't mean they're the same. This video from parts supplier FCP Euro explains the ...

Went from a 6-speed manual Mini Cooper S to a 6 speed dual clutch dsg Volkswagen gti MK6. Is it as exciting and engaging on the weekends? No. Is it a much better choice for a daily driver that can ...

Understanding the 'dry clutch' DSG issue's that I've read over a handful of websites, my 1.4 TSI GT golf (52k) has been advised to have a new clutch pack, timing chain and adjuster replaced. I've been ...

Engineering Explained and The Humble Mechanic team are two YouTube channels with the goal of teaching us more about the cars we drive. Today, they get together to break down how Volkswagen's ...

LuK, a specialist in clutch and gear systems, said on Thursday it had developed a dedicated dry double clutch for the new Volkswagen group seven-speed direct-shift (DSG) gearbox. Fuel savings of up to ...

Q) My wife and I love the DSG gearbox fitted to our Skoda Octavia for its quick, smooth changes and good fuel economy. Does any manufacturer outside the VW Group offer this type of gearbox? A) The DSG ...

My 2015 model which has done 30k suffers from rough idling when in Park and neutral. It's not all of the time but it happens often, say 8 to 10 times a day (car is a taxi). What I have noticed is that ...

The Lancer Ralliart and Evolution aren't the only Mitsubishi-badged vehicles to offer a dual-clutch transmission. Interestingly, the new medium-duty Mitsubishi Fuso Canter cabover also receives a dual ...

In a word, no. I'm not convinced the gearbox issues are fully fixed, and I certainly wouldn't buy one outside the warranty period. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided ...