It seems that scandalous newspaper headlines related to the ill-fated Powershift (DPS6) transmission are not going to stop haunting Ford in the near future. Moreover, several Ford ex-workers recently confirmed that the defectiveness of this transmission was not a big secret even during a testing stage of this unit. And now a new story hit the headlines.

The FCA’s automotive investment program covering the period until 2023 implies the discontinuation of what is known as a time-proven industry veteran: the 4-speed Ultradrive automatic transmission. It is not surprising that time of this famous unit comes to an end, as more stringent CO2 emission rules require the use of more efficient transmissions, which, in turn, implies more gears.

Recently, Top Gear arranged an exciting speed competition between the Tesla Model S Performance and the new Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Despite the fact that the Tesla had an edge in weight and power, the German car came out victorious in the 0-60 sprint. The secret of this result lies in one important powertrain difference between these two great cars, namely the transmission unit.

Allison Transmission encourages European owners of construction fleets and vehicle manufacturers to consider Allison’s transmission solutions with their operating and TCO (total cost of ownership) as a viable alternative to AMTs (automatic manual transmissions) commonly used in this segment.

GKN Automotive has recently embarked upon implementation of the new stage in its electrification initiative. The major supplier of AWD and electric driveline solutions is currently working on standardization of P4 e-drive systems for environmentally friendly types of vehicles, with the aim to cut expenses and provide performance gains.

GM has recently filed an application for a patent on a method for controlling the transmission of a car by using a prognostic road curvature feature, coming with a front-facing camera.

With the purpose of strengthening its potential in the field of AI technologies, Aisin Seiki plans to construct the Hakata Laboratory in Fukuoka. The project is expected to be implemented in May 2020.

While cars equipped with manual transmissions gradually become outdated, many car manufacturer still integrate the feature allowing drivers to shift their own gears. How it can be implemented in automatic cars? The answer is simple – easy-to-use and efficient paddle shifters.

Despite the fact that higher echelons of BMW management previously assured admirers of BMW equipped with stick shifters that the upcoming BMW M3 will come with a manual transmission option, but until recently this promise hasn’t been backed with any substantial evidence. Fortunately, the physical proof has been detected in the city streets.

Recently the German automaker VW has issued a recall of the Jetta Hybrid, the only hybrid model included by VW for the US market, for a transmission issue. This model comes with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (also known as DSG).

The Ferrari 250 GTO is considered to be one of the most remarkable and rare cars ever produced, and undoubtedly has its rightful place in the list of top-requested cars. As there are only 39 original examples of this model, it is always a breaking news, when any of them changes hands. The recent newspaper headlines related to this elegant Ferrari model say about a scandalous deal that ended in court action.

Currently, Ford is facing several legal actions related to the Powershift (DPS6) transmission issues. This ill-reputed transmission found application in Fiesta and Focus models. In the latest Powershift-related judicial case, a couple, who pulled out of the class-action lawsuit, filed a lawsuit against Ford in connection with the problematic gearbox installed in their 2014 Focus car.

Subaru has issued a second recall in two days, this time the compulsory measure is caused by a possible transmission malfunction in the 2019 Subaru Ascent. Earlier, the automaker announced a recall of several other models because of a faulty PCV valve leading to the engine failure.

Recently, it has transpired that the Mercedes-Benz plant in Untertürkheim will focus on manufacturing of e-powertrains (eATS) components. The eATS design includes 3 main components: the e-motor, its power electronics, and gearbox.

BorgWarner plans to present its sophisticated technical solutions intended for hybrid and electric vehicles at the EV Japan 2020 trade show, held early next year in Tokyo. Visitors of the BW’s booth will have a chance to see a full range of e-mobility solutions, including e-motors, battery and transmission units, power electronics, eTurbo technology and temperature control solutions.