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Proton, a Malaysian automotive company, has recently announced that the new X70 SUV model will be equipped with a 7-speed DCT transmission, and before its official release, the automaker invited a group of media reporters to China for the purpose of learning more about the new transmission 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.

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.

Only a few years ago it would have been difficult to imagine that the new Corvette model can be released without a manual transmission option. But to the surprise of numerous Corvette fans, the recent presentation of the 2020 Stingray model proved the sad fact that manual transmissions less and less frequently can be found on new models, even in the sports car segment. This trend is based on numerous factors, but the main reason has nothing to do with technical obsoleteness of manuals compared to modern automatics.

The long-awaited 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has been recently presented to the public. This supercar is equipped with a wide range of technical features and special attention should be given to the transmission unit, namely an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.

If you've ever considered Porsche models as an option when buying a car, you must have come across an unusual abbreviation PDK, when examining Porsche’s specifications. This advanced transmission solution, built in-house, ensures extremely fast gear shifting and found application in numerous Porsche models for a good reason.

According to numerous media reports, Ford could soon face a huge penalty (approx. $4 billion) for intentionally misinforming the customers with the aim to sell cars equipped with the defected PowerShift transmission.

Hyundai officially presented its Veloster N model more than a year ago, however, the company’s test-driving team has been recently spotted testing a new prototype near the Nurburgring. And it seems like Hyundai considers adding a new transmission option for its hot hatch.

Hyundai Transys, the provider of car elements owned by the Hyundai Motor Group, has recently reported that the company plans to build its 2-nd production facility in India. The main objective of this undertaking is to make 5-speed and 6-speed manual gearboxes for Kia models produced in India.

Recently at the CTI Symposium in Berlin, the British company Ricardo has presented its cutting-edge e-motor as well as a new dual-clutch transmission (DCT) solution with the east-west mounting, which is notable for its compact size and integration capacities with an e-motor in hybrid vehicles.

The Mini plans to provide Hardtop and Convertible cars with a new 7-speed DCT transmission equipped with the electronically controllable shifting mechanism. Due to faster gear-shifting, this transmission will add a sport-like driving experience in comparison with regular type automatic transmissions.