Dual-clutch gearboxes. Not yet common parlance for the average buyer, but a frequent topic of debate among enthusiasts. The rift: rowing your own cogs versus having a computer do it for you. There's a ...

The Dual Clutch transmission (DSG) seems to be taking the automotive industry by storm, especially in performance oriented cars. Cars like the 2009 Mitsubishi Lance Ralliart that we reported on back ...

The baseline and all subsequent testing were performed on the same day, utilizing the same tank of 91-octane fuel. All horsepower and torque numbers are quoted at the wheels. It is also important to ...

BMW claims this year's 135i, when fitted with a double-clutch transmission (DCT), will reach 60 mph in 5.0 seconds, while the convertible takes 0.3 seconds longer. The last six-speed 135i we tested ...

We've just returned from a three-day stint testing BMW's 2011 lineup on the track and streets around New Jersey Motorsports Park, and these three videos show off what some of the sportiest of the new ...

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The 2011 BMW 135i promises to become a little bit sportier. The athletic sports coupe will receive a heart transplant, as the current 3.0 liter twin-turbo straight six will leave the engine ...