Automatic Transmissions from Mercedes and their Typical Repair Issues. Mercedes presented its own-produced hydro-mechanical automatic transmission 722.2 in 1961. This transmission found application on W111 220 SEB/300 SE models. Instead of torque converters applied in modern automatics, this transmission was equipped with a hydraulic clutch/coupling. This transmission had been produced until 1983.

Wells Vehicle Electronics’ solid expertise and dedication to providing top-quality technical service and training has resulted in establishment of GoTech, a special tech training resource covering a wide range of topics related to the automotive world.

Transmission issues in Ford F-150 have recently led to a legal action against the automaker. According to the case materials, hard and erratic shifts of a failure-prone 10-speed automatic transmission (10R80) installed in popular American trucks triggered whiplashes.

In recent years it has become commonplace to say that manual transmissions have become obsolete and can no longer compete with more technically advanced types of transmissions both in performance capacity and in cost-efficiency. But recently the racing world has become a witness to a surprising speed record. We are talking about a tuned Toyota Supra equipped with a six-speed manual transmission that has set a drag strip record for manual cars.

Xtrac, a British engineering company specialized in advanced transmission solutions for racing applications, has recently presented its latest P1316 e-axle intended for the first electric-powered cars to participate in the 2021 to 2024 FIA World Rallycross Championship.

During the recent CES show, ZF has presented its technological advances in the field of autonomous driving, and confirmed its intention to deliver a Level 4 autonomous driving solution for an unnamed commercial vehicle (CV) maker by 2025.

If you are an owner of a growing auto repair business and want to build trust and credibility among potential customers, now you have a great opportunity to earn ASE certification or get recertified. ASE has recently opened winter registration, which will remain valid until March 31.

It is predicted that drivetrain technologies are expected to face significant alterations regarding dimensions, packaging and gearing as electrification trend continues to gain power in the automotive industry.

With a price tag reaching almost $60 grand, the new Chevy Stingray is an undisputed performance car bargain. However, as it has been recently discovered, now you can buy a dedicated Corvette dragster for $12,000 less than the Stingray. This car is claimed to cover the quarter-mile distance in only 7.5 secs.

Automotive engineers have always been involved in a constant search for an innovative solution that can solve the problem of varying the gear between the driving and the driven members in a vehicle automatically and in an infinite number of different ratios. Long before the arrival of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), engineers had something to offer in this field.

We get used to newspaper headlines such as “Manuals are dying”, “Stick shift is going extinct”, “Stick shift sales keep falling”, but it should not be assumed that the development curve of manual transmissions stopped at 4-5-speed units without any smart technologies. In reality, modern manual transmissions also can be equipped with a variety of remarkable features.

It seems like dedicated fans of the Corvette family put up with the fact that there won’t be a manual option for the C8 generation of the Chevrolet Corvette. In a recent interview, Tadge Juechter, the head of the Corvette Engineering Department, confirmed that the decision to stick with the automatic transmission option only for the C8 is backed by vital arguments.

Drive System Design (DSD), a British engineering consulting company focused on development of innovative powertrain solutions, takes the lead in a new initiative aimed to set a new standard for operating efficiency of the integrated electric drive unit (EDU) of EVs.

ZF, the German manufacturer of automatic transmissions and related parts, has designed a cutting-edge hybrid driveline for an annual rally raid Dakar. ZF, in collaboration with MKR Technology, has integrated the new driveline into the Riwald Dakar team’s truck. This advanced technology was specifically designed for this racing competition.

Transtar Industries, a major supplier of aftermarket transmission components, has entered into partnership relations with ProfitBoost Software LLC. This cooperation implies the integration of Transtar’s special eCommerce platform, named transend, with ProfitBoost’s shop management software, making transmission parts and driveline-related products more accessible to a bigger number of potential customers.