A Dual-Clutch Transmission is an asset when you're trying to shift gears quickly and without losing power. We'll tell you how it works and why you want one.

The sequential also has fewer gear shafts to spin—just two versus three for the dual-clutch. Paired with a lighter flywheel, that means less rotating mass for the engine to spin.

Starting in late 2007, diesel versions of Volvo’s S40 and V50 will have dual-clutch transmissions. The transmissions eventually will go into the majority of Volvo parent Ford Motor’s lineup in ...

Update: The dual-clutch gearbox is now official. Read about it here. BMW will use the launch of its upcoming M3 Sedan to introduce its first dual-clutch gearbox.

Porsche claims the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder with the optional dual-clutch gearbox rushes to 60 mph in 3.7-seconds. On the other hand, the manual is good for 4.2-seconds.

For what it’s worth, the manual gearbox i30N currently starts from €25,990 ($31,967) in Germany and £24,995 ($35,037) in the United Kingdom.

Ford’s new six-speed dual clutch semi-automated gearbox is available for order in the UK. Called PowerShift, the transmission is offered on the Focus and C-MAX (minivan version of the Focus ...