With this update, Skoda's best selling Octavia brand's received new front fascia as well as a brand new engine and the best in class 7-speed DSG twin-clutch transmission.
The acclaimed Volkswagen DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) has evolved from a humble 6-speed into a new compact 7-speed and undergone a thorough revision in the process.
Judging by the photos, the Audi A1 Sportback Concept will be close to the Metroproject Quattro Concept revealed last year in Tokyo. And there is a good chance that the production version of the car will not differ too much from the Sportback Concept.
Patent documents filed by Porsche in Germany indicate the company is preparing a seven-speed double-clutch gearbox for use in everything from the Boxster to the 911 to the Carrera GT-based mid-engined GT1 race car.
On the light and fluffy front the folks over at The German Car Blog have come across some breaking news. Apparently, Volkswagen are said to be working on a new logo that they hope to debut on the Golf VI.
The Porsche, VW and Audi ménage à trois looks set to result in a complete range of Audi ‘R’ cars. Word is that Porsche and Audi have agreed to jointly develop an entry level performance coupe and roadster which will be the basis for the next Boxster/Cayman as well as an all new Audi R4
Interesting commentary of the DSG system offered in Audis and the future of stick shifts. With BMW's widely-offered SMG transmission, Lexus installing an eight-speed transmission in the LS460, and wide-spread adoption of sequential-like gear selection in many automatics, maybe it is just a matter of time.
The DSG is already available with 2.0-litre TDI 140 hp Stylance trims of both Leon and Altea and can now be ordered with FR versions through Seat's UK dealerships for £17,895 and £18,195 respectively.
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