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When Did VW Start Using DSG Transmissions? (And Are They Reliable?)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The first Volkswagen to be fitted with an automatic dual-clutch DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) transmission was the 2003 Golf R32, a hot hatchback ...
Motor Authority

Here’s the difference between sequential and dual-clutch gearboxes

Sequential and dual-clutch gearboxes both allow you to manually select gears without a clutch pedal, but that doesn't mean they're the same. This video from parts supplier FCP Euro explains the ...
Motor Authority

Volkswagen kills DSG transmission in non-enthusiast vehicles

The dual-clutch automatic transmission's rarity at VW just increased. At the reveal of the 2025 Taos on Thursday in Orlando, Florida, Volkswagen told Motor Authority its DSG dual-clutch automatic ...