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Volkswagen recalls 13,500 DSG-equipped 2009-2010 models 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 2.0-liter EcoBoost and dual-clutch gearbox for 2010 Sam Abuelsamid

As reported earlier, Ford used its 2010 model year preview in Dearborn, Michigan to announce the next stage of the company's EcoBoost strategy for North America. The new 2.0-liter EcoBoost ...

BMW prefers 8-speed automatic over dual-clutch for volume vehicles Jeremy Korzeniewski

In the fierce competition between luxury automakers, every detail is a potential battlefield, including the number of forward ratios in an automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz struck first with ...

Audi S3 and S3 Sportback get S tronic dual-clutch trannies Jonathon Ramsey

Audi's five-door S3 and its Sportback sibling will now be able to benefit from the S tronic dual-clutch transmission. Mated to the 2.0-liter TSFI, you'll seamlessly shift from first all the way ...

2009 BMW 3-series to get DCT gearbox Damon Lavrinc

The 2008 BMW M3 won't be the only 3-series to get Bavaria's newest dual-clutch gearbox. According to documents leaked out of BMW's Australian arm, the 2009 335i coupe will be available with a revised ...

Ford to adopt three-year vehicle cycles, plus more Blue Oval updates 1 year ago on Autoblog

Big product changes are apparently afoot at Ford, with a series of comprehensive goals that will get more people in showrooms while simultaneously trimming costs within the automaker. FoMoCo's group veep of global product development, Derrick Kuzak, spoke at the Automotive News World Congress ...

Getting greasy with BMW's M Dual Clutch transmission 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more high-res images of the BMW M3 Convertible Honestly, we couldn't care less about BMW's recent introduction of the M3 convertible. What did get our attention is the long-awaited addition of a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox on every vehicle donning an M3 badge. The M DKG setup ...

VW introduces 7-speed DSG on Euro Golf and Golf Plus 1 year ago on Autoblog

Volkswagen's dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) has proven that a balance can be struck between driver involvement and running the daily slog without a cramped left leg, with a bump in fuel economy to boot. As reported earlier this year, VW has plans to introduce another cog onto its six-speed DSG unit, ...






Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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