Automatic or Manual? Automakers Offering Both in a Single Package
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Automatic or Manual? Automakers Offering Both in a Single Package
Situation
1. 9 of 10 American drivers choose automatic transmission
2. 8 of 10 Europeans prefer manual transmission
3. More automakers now offering new type of gearbox
4. It's half automatic, half manual but automakers have different names
5. Another type is dual-clutch transmission; acts like 2 gearboxes in 1
6. 1st clutch operates odd gears, 2nd clutch operates even gears
Significant Points
1. Most types are manuals w/ electronic actuators to shift gears
2. Actuator can also operate built-in clutch
3. Some automatics are built w/ manual overrides for shift-like operation
4. Ferrari has automated manual that analyzes style of driving to make gear changes
5. Automated manuals showing up in supercars as well as small compacts
6. Transmissions have safety features to avoid foolish driver changes
Web Source
http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displayStory.cfm?story_id=11484056&subjectID=348990&fsrc=nwl
1. 9 of 10 American drivers choose automatic transmission
2. 8 of 10 Europeans prefer manual transmission
3. More automakers now offering new type of gearbox
4. It's half automatic, half manual but automakers have different names
5. Another type is dual-clutch transmission; acts like 2 gearboxes in 1
6. 1st clutch operates odd gears, 2nd clutch operates even gears
Significant Points
1. Most types are manuals w/ electronic actuators to shift gears
2. Actuator can also operate built-in clutch
3. Some automatics are built w/ manual overrides for shift-like operation
4. Ferrari has automated manual that analyzes style of driving to make gear changes
5. Automated manuals showing up in supercars as well as small compacts
6. Transmissions have safety features to avoid foolish driver changes
Web Source
http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displayStory.cfm?story_id=11484056&subjectID=348990&fsrc=nwl
Re: Automatic or Manual? Automakers Offering Both in a Single Package
I can't stand an automatic tranny. I'd much rather have the extra control allowed by a manual.
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Re: Automatic or Manual? Automakers Offering Both in a Single Package
I don't like them either but you don't always have a choice anymore unless you order it..
Re: Automatic or Manual? Automakers Offering Both in a Single Package
Crazy how they keep coming up with new crap that we have to learn to work on.
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