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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 →
Chrysler sues Getrag over U.S.-built dual-clutch trannies Jonathon Ramsey
Chrysler has managed to stay out of the doom and gloom news for a few weeks now, which goes to show that going private can have its benefits. But things couldn't stay quiet forever, and as if the ...
Hyundai aiming to lose weight, increase efficiency by 2015 Damon Lavrinc
Like every other automaker that intends to do business in the U.S., Hyundai is planning for the future and the proposed fuel economy standards that are expected to hit in 2015. Currently, Hyundai's ...
Mercedes-Benz might dump its transmissions Sam Abuelsamid
Unlike many carmakers, Mercedes-Benz has traditionally built its own transmissions . It has even supplied them to others, such the slushbox that they sold to Porsche for the 928. Economic realities ...
Ford shifts production back into gear at seven plants after identifying transmission defect Eric Bryant
Ford was forced to halt production at seven assembly plants after finding a quality problem with a transmission component, but all seven plants affected by the stoppage should be up and running again ...
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More on the Honda Fit (including video) 3 years ago on Autoblog
The Auto Channel has an extensive article on the Honda Fit, which recently went on sale in the U.S. It delves a little deeper into the five-door subcompact: a summary of its main features; in-depth discussions on the vehicle's exterior, engine and transmissions; an overview of the chassis; a look ...
Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!
Chris Paukert joins the usual crew of Chris, Sam, and Dan, summarily classing up the joint.
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