For those trying to get the efficiency of a manual transmission with the smoothness of an automatic, a Direct Shift Gearbox ...

Went from a 6-speed manual Mini Cooper S to a 6 speed dual clutch dsg Volkswagen gti MK6. Is it as exciting and engaging on ...

Most people who get a kick out of driving also get a kick out shifting their own gears. Not with a push of a button, the tug of a paddle or the nudge of a lever, but with a deft combination of well ...

New leadership at VW reportedly wants to cut 10 billion euros in costs by 2026. Having one transmission in a car instead of two is a great way to cut costs. And particularly in that environment, it’s ...

For the first 29 years of its life the Golf GTI was only available with a manual transmission. But by the time the hot hatch turns 49 that might be the one thing you can’t have on the most famous hot ...

Like a German train schedule, Volkswagen is right on time with its mid-cycle facelift for its Mk8 Golf and GTI. With that facelift comes predictably tweaked looks, some improved interior ergonomics, ...

Since about 2014 or so, Volkswagen has gotten the habit of offering a manual Polo GTI again, and people seem to like it. It wasn't available from day 1 with this all-new model, but you can now order a ...

Robert has been an auto enthusiast his entire life. He started working on cars at a young age, learning the basics from his father in the home garage on the weekends. Over the years, he learned as ...

The all-new VW Golf 8 R is less than a week away from making its official debut. Ahead of that, we're sharing a fresh spy video that seems to suggest it's going to be offered with a manual gearbox, ...