Recently, it became known that BorgWarner (BW) has officially taken on the obligation to provide its cutting-edge triple-clutch P2 drive module and electro-hydraulic control unit to ChangAn Automobile, a major Chinese supplier of auto parts, within the terms of the recently signed agreement.

The Automotive Testing Expo 2019, one of the most important events in the field of automotive test, evaluation and quality engineering, was officially closed on 24 October 2019. This year, more than 370 participants presented their innovative test, development, validation and calibration solutions intended for the automotive industry.

Five Mercedes-Benz OF 1721 buses equipped with Allison 3000 Series automatics were supplied to the urban transportation company named Auto Viação Tres Amigos in Brazil. These are the first buses manufactured by the German company in Brazil. The second set of 5 buses will be distributed among two other local companies.

Torque converter (TC) dumps are one of the innovative components that have already helped many racers to set impressive records. Now Hughes Performance starts selling a Dump Valve Kit that can be installed in any performance-oriented car equipped with an automatic transmission.

Motul, a global French company specialized in production of automotive lubricants, has recently announced the release of a new DHT e-ATF fluid specifically intended for transmissions installed in hybrid cars.

Since 4-speed automatic transmissions first appeared, 2-speed automatics have almost become obsolete. No doubt that these simple but powerful transmissions are still popular among some drag racers, but it becomes a real problem when it is required to find these units on the market. While it is still possible to visit a local junkyard, find a used unit (if you are lucky), and to have it reconditioned, it may be not the best solution.

Magna International recently sealed a major deal on delivery of transmission solutions with BMW Group. It is referred to supply of FWD dual-clutch transmissions (including hybrid solutions). It is considered to be the biggest deal in Magna’s history.

Thanks to huge experience and high proficiency, BW engineers came up with the Torque-Vectoring Dual-Clutch unit, which contains 2 clutches, replacing the standard differential unit in an electric driveline. Conventional torque-vectoring solutions need 2 e-machines in the rear, which are quite pricy and weighty, while BW’s technology saves weight and space in the driveline, having a positive impact on total efficiency of the car.

Allison Transmission plans to showcase its fully automatic transmissions intended for different types of commercial vehicles at the upcoming Solutrans 2019 exhibition. During the event, the company will demonstrate models of the 3000 and 4000 Series units.

Car manufacturers have always been looking for ways to make their cars more cost-efficient and customer-friendly, developing less expensive car components (engine, gearbox, etc.) in hope to increase the take rate of their products. In this article, we go back to 1968 when Chevrolet released its semi-automatic transmission named “Torque-Drive”.

Recently, Eaton has presented its QuietTec technology ring and pinion gear sets during the SEMA Expo. The new solutions are intended for highly powerful cars where it is problematic to construct a smooth, quiet gear setup.

Eaton has presented new additions to its range of well-known ELocker differentials, which now includes solutions for Toyota pickups and SUVs. Eaton showcased new products during the SEMA 2019.

Enhanced customization capability is one of the main advantages of modern cars that are computer-operated, but what should be done when the computer’s ability reaches its limits? When we are talking about gear shifting characteristics of modern cars, it is recommended to consider the TCU 2.0 Transmission Controller provided by TCI. This solution gives a user 100% transmission operation.

To eliminate one of the most common transmission issues – jerks during gear shifting, an automatic transmission design includes a transmission brake band. The automatic transmission brake band is necessary to block planetary gear elements for a short time. In this article, we will consider the main purpose of the transmission brake band, its design peculiarities, place of installation, and why it is necessary to adjust this element.

The recently released 2020 Corvette C8 is notable for a variety of remarkable technical features, including an advanced 8-speed DCT transmission. Now, we have a great chance to get more insight into peculiarities of this gear shifting solution thanks to a document that specifies desirable fluid for the DCT lubrication.