Dual-clutch automatic transmissions have exploded in popularity over the last two decades. They're used in performance cars of all types, from the Volkswagen GTI and Hyundai Elantra N to the BMW M2 ...

If you've done any research on current cars, you've probably seen references to dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs). And you might well have asked yourself, "What is a DCT? What is a dual-clutch ...

Chase Bierenkoven is a gearhead and writer based in Denver, Colorado. As the family lore goes, Chase's first word was "truck." Cars have been a problem ever since. By 16, Chase was spending his ...

Over the years, automakers have been phasing out manual transmission in their cars, leaving many driving enthusiasts sad. However, these same automakers have been improving their dual-clutch automatic ...

In the beginning, man invented the engine. Now, the engine was shift-less and isolated. And as inventors hovered over the surface of their workshops, they moved upon the crankshaft and said, "Let ...

Just as there are two types of transmissions, there are two types of drivers. There are those who prefer a manual transmission where they're in charge of shifting gears, and then there are those who ...

There are no longer any new BMWs that come with a DCT transmission, all of them having made way for torque converter automatics. This is a decision that was first made around two years ago and is now ...

Look, we get it. It's more fun to drive a manual because, in the enthusiast's eye, it's more engaging, and it used to be quicker. There's one big reason why it isn't anymore: the dual-clutch automatic ...

As an avid car enthusiast, Joe enjoys time on the track, going to car meets, or simply taking a long drive in the Colorado mountains. Joe has always had a love for writing and cars, so he decided to ...