Ford - Ford may switch from DCT to CVT automatics

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Tue 9 Dec 2014 10:13
Ford - Ford may switch from DCT to CVT automatics - RT

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Tue 9 Dec 2014 12:04
Ford - Ford may switch from DCT to CVT automatics - daveyjp

And VW are to increase the DSG to a 10 ratio unit - why? Income for dealers on repairs?

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Tue 9 Dec 2014 13:26
Ford - Ford may switch from DCT to CVT automatics - madf

Meanwhile Honda are dropping the CVT in the new model Jazz for a twin clutch system...

(I suspect Ford's Powershift is pants when it ages..But wdik)

Edited by madf on 09/12/2014 at 13:27

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Tue 9 Dec 2014 13:44
Ford - Ford may switch from DCT to CVT automatics - RT

The Acura (posh Honda in America) has just brought out a 8-speed DCT with a torque converter - which may end up as the best of all worlds.

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Tue 9 Dec 2014 18:45
Ford - Ford may switch from DCT to CVT automatics - gordonbennet

My head's spinning trying to keep up, not as it matters because i won't be buying any auto other than a TC.

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Tue 9 Dec 2014 19:34
Ford - Ford may switch from DCT to CVT automatics - RT

I've never like the idea of a motorbike clutch in a car so a torque converter is a must for me as well - I always thought that CVT was even worse until I tried the Subaru CVT, which does have a torque converter, it was brilliant to drive so just need to wait to see it's reliablity. Since Subaru is part-owned by Toyota the TC/CVT transmission may appear there (perhaps it already has?)

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