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Next-gen GM six-speed automatic to boost mileage another 5 percent

It's only been a year since General Motors launched its 6T40 six-speed automatic transmission for mid-size and compact cars. When it was introduced, this new transmission brought with it a five percent bump in fuel efficiency. The engineers at GM Powertrain are now developing a second generation variant of the 6T40 for introduction in 2011 that will bump fuel efficiency by yet another five percent. The new version will have updated electronic control strategies based on the work done for the new 2011 Chevy Equinox with the four-cylinder ... Read more →

Audi and BMW to utilize 8-speed gearboxes to take on Lexus Michael Harley

As we reported last month, it appears BMW and Audi, following the lead of Lexus, will begin to offer eight-speed automatic transmissions in their flagship models. Sources are now saying the ...

VW Polo gets a 6-speed auto Alex Nunez

In what's being touted as a first-in-class application of the technology, Volkswagen now offers a 6-speed automatic transmission in its Polo small car. Mated to the company's 1.6L 4-cylinder, VW ...

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Next-gen GM six-speed automatic to boost mileage another 5 percent 4 months ago on Autoblog

Audi and BMW to utilize 8-speed gearboxes to take on Lexus 1 year ago on Autoblog

As we reported last month, it appears BMW and Audi, following the lead of Lexus, will begin to offer eight-speed automatic transmissions in their flagship models. Sources are now saying the transmission will be supplied by ZF Friedrichshafen, a familiar German supplier to both marques. Although we ...

VW Polo gets a 6-speed auto 3 years ago on Autoblog

In what's being touted as a first-in-class application of the technology, Volkswagen now offers a 6-speed automatic transmission in its Polo small car. Mated to the company's 1.6L 4-cylinder, VW states that the 6-speed Tiptronic's gearing is configured to maximize refinement and that the driving ...

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